Book Reviews By Kids

"The Wish"

by Gail Carson Levine

When Wilma got on the train for school, she saw an old lady standing near a pole on the subway having trouble. Wilma gave her a seat, and the old lady thanked her and asked what her wish was. Wilma said she wanted to be the most popular girl at school. The old lady said that her wish was granted and got off the subway.

When Wilma gets to school, everyone likes her. But then Wilma realizes there's a loophole in her wish. Curious readers will find out more.

--Lily, 10, Ivanhoe

Elementary, Los Angeles

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"Meet Kit"

by Valerie Tripp

This remarkable book from the American Girls Collection is about a young girl named Kit Kittredge and her experience when her dad loses his job because of the Great Depression.

Her mom decides to invite boarders to help with expenses while her father finds a job. Poor Kit has to move to the attic. At first, Kit thinks everything will go wrong. Somehow, she learns how to make a horrible situation better.

--Amy, 9, Malcom

Elementary, Laguna Niguel

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--Compiled by MARY ELLEN WALKER

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