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2009 Literary High Tea
Book Review Rating
Guide--What do the books by the reviewers name mean?
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| Gutman, Dan. The Homework Machine |
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The Homework Machine is about four
fifth-graders spending no time at all doing their homework--a machine
does it for them. BUt when it gets to be too much, they do something
with the machine that gets them into trouble with the law. I liked this
book because it made me laugh at times and I love realistic fiction. If
you're looking for a book to read read this one. |
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 Reviewed by Rachel P, 4th grade,
2007-2008 |
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| Gutman, Dan. The Homework Machine
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In the Homework
Machine the D squad a group in a ordinary class have a meeting.
Brenton Damagatchi the dumbest and smartest kid in class tells the D
squad that he had a machine do his homework for him. They all had to
spend hours on homework when Brenton only had to put in a machine.
That's when the D squad came over every day until they got caught.
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 Reviewed by Nate, 4th grade,
2008-2009 |
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Jones, Diana Wynne. The Pinhoe Egg. |
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I didn't like this book at all. Don't waste your time reading
this book. It too me 100 pages to get what's going on and get used to
it. Bo---ring. |
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Reviewed by Alseronies--5th Grade--2007-2008 |
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| Lord, Cynthia. Rules.
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The book Rules is an excellent book, one of my
favorites actually. The book is about a girl named Catharine who has a
brother, David. Because David has autism Catherine has to go with David
to his occupational therapy sessions. Sometimes Catherine has trouble
with people with disabilities. I think the book was very interesting Its
funny at times and sad at times, so I liked that the book was long. So
that's why you should take my advice and READ THIS AWESOME BOOK.
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Reviewed by JF--4th grader--2008 |
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| Lord, Cynthia. Rules.
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One of the best books is on the 2009 High Tea List.
Rules is about a girl named Catherine and her brother, David, who
has autism. Catherine goes to a clinic with David when he has
occupational therapy. She has trouble with people with and without
disabilities. I liked this book and I know you will, too! One thing I
like is that the book teachers that it doesn't matter if you have a
disability. Everyone can still be friends. |
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Reviewed by Lin--4th grader--2007-2008 |
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Lowry, Lois. Gossamer |
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This book is about dream gives that help people escape the bad dream
mentors. The main character, Littlest One, helps a little boy
especially. I really like that after living in a foster home he was able
to go back and live with his mom. I also enjoyed when the mentors came
and gave bad dreams to the little boy. To find out if Littlest saves the
boy , read the book. This book was perfect for me. |
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Reviewed by Izzy--4th grade--200702008 |
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| Mull, Brandon. Fablehaven |
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This is one of he very, very best books I have ever
read! I thought it was a perfect book for me because I love action and
fiction books. Fablehaven has magical creatures such as
fairies, witches, and the unimaginable animals. The main characters are
Kendra and Seth. When the visit their Gramps Sorensen on his magical
creatures preserve called Fablehaven, they know nothing bout the demon
that has been imprisoned for years and that they will save Fablehaven,
if they can. Read the end to see if Kendra and Seth can save Fablehaven.
I just loved this book. |
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Reviewed by Izzy--4th grader--2007-2008 |
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| Penneypacker. Sara. Clementine. |
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I loved this book. It is about a girl who is called the
"hard one" in her family. At school and at home she's always getting
into trouble. You will like this book, too, because Clementine does get
into trouble and she calls her brother fruit and vegetable names.
Editor's Note: If you like June B. Jones books and are ready
to read something a little harder, this would be a good choice. |
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Reviewed by Lin --4th grade--2007-2008 |
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| Sachar, Louis. Small Steps This
is a 2009 Literary High Tea book |
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This book is
not quite a sequel to Holes but involves some of the same
characters like X-Ray and Armpit. He is trying to improve his life and
trying to lose his nickname. He has a friend, named Ginny. Life is
starting to look good when his old Camp Greenlake friend X-Ray comes
with a scheme is supposed to double Armpit's money. Things start to fall
out of place again but there are multiple surprises on Armpit's way
improving his life.
I enjoyed
this book because it was exciting and had odd twists and turns youʼd
never expect. It was a great book and you are missing out if you don't
read it. |
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| Siegel, Siena Cheison. To Dance: a Memoir
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I thought this was a great book. I loved that the book
showed Siena's true feelings about dancing. The part I didn't like
though was when Mr. B died. T To me it was so sad. Other than that this
was a fantastic, terrific book. If you don't like dancing or true
feelings, don't read this book. |
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Reviewed by Izzy--4th grade--2007-2008 |
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