Best friends in good times – and in bad

“Emily and Alice Stick Together”

By Joyce Champion

This book is about friendship. Emily and Alice are very good friends. They share things, they play and have fun together and they comfort each other when they are scared. I liked this book because I wish I had friends like Emily and Alice.

Reviewed by Angelique, 8

Coeur d’Alene Elementary, Venice

 

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“Ramona the Pest”

By Beverly Cleary

Ramona Quimby is such a pest in kindergarten. She is jealous of a boy named Howie. Her teacher gives out presents to those who are good, but Ramona never gets one. Ramona also loves a boy named Davy. She chases him on the way to school. She is late for school one day. She plays around with other people’s hair. She gets in trouble. To find out what happens next, read the book.

Ava, 8

Welby Way Magnet School

West Hills

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