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Realistic Fiction
Book Review Rating
Guide--What do the books by the reviewers name mean?
| 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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| Hobbs, Jamie. Defiance |
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One of the best books I have ever read was for a book
report. Defiance is about a boy named Toby, who has cancer.
and wants to do things like normal kids do. He wants to ride bikes, go
fishing and go on hikes. It is a heartbreaking book. You should so
totally read this book. Its not even a waste of time, so come an find
the book and read it. That's why I think you should come down to the
library right now and search for this super book. |
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Reviewed by JJ, 4th grade, 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--2008 |
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| Mass, Wendy. Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. |
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Read this amazing book! You'll never regret it. It's
about a boy named Jeremy Fink who's dad died when he was about 8. Now
Jeremy is turning 13. For his birthday, he gets a box from his dad
in the mail. It says that it holds the meaning of life. There are 4 keys
that you need to open the box. There is no other way to open it. So
Jeremy and his friend Lizzy go through all kinds of adventures to find
the keys. Can they find them in time for Jeremy's birthday. This is my
all-time favorite book. I like it when Jeremy and Lizzy get caught
vandalizing someone's office to find the keys. Read the book to find out
if they find them in time. |
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Reviewed by Zoe N--4th grader--2008 |
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| McDonald, Megan. Stink, The Incredible Shrinking Kid |
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This book is a really good book, because it is funny and
a great book to read. This book is about a boy named Stink. The setting
is at his house and at school. The problem is that he is shrinking, not
growing taller. You need to find out what happens next in the book. |
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Reviewed by Shy--4th grader--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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Reviewed by Syd the Kid --5th grade--2008 |
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| Sedita, Francesco. Miss Popularity |
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One of the best book I've ever read is a Candy Apple
book, Miss Popularity. Its about a popular girl in Texas. She has
to move to Maine and leave all her friends in order to go to a private
school where it is so different and dull. She has a hard time making
friends and fitting in. Can it all work out for Casey or will she she be
unpopular forever? You find out for yourself. I absolutely enjoyed
reading this book. I loved how Casey is so creative and fashionable. I
would recommend it just to girls. I hope you will read this book and
like it just as much as I did. |
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Reviewed by Sarah W--4th grader-2007-2008 |
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