Pranksters' adventure makes for a shorts story

"The Adventures of

Captain Underpants"

(The First Epic Novel)

By Dav Pilkey

This book is about these kids who pull pranks on people. Their names are George and Harold. But then they get caught by the principal, Mr. Krupp. So George orders a hypno ring to turn him into Captain Underpants. But then they get captured by the evil Dr. Diaper. I don't want to spoil what happens next. Read this book because it's funny and shows you the history of the amazing Captain Underpants.

Reviewed by Matthew

Fifth grade

Vena Magnet School

Arleta

*

"Crispin and the

Cross of Lead"

By Avi

It's about a poor boy who has no name and gets blamed for many crimes such as killing the priest and robbing Lord Furnival, the person who owns the boy's village. The boy flees. This book is about how he survives all alone in the world.

Reviewed by Patty, 9

Chadwick School

Torrance

*

"Fairy Realm:

The Charm Bracelet"

By Emily Rodda

When Jessie visits her grandmother, she discovers an amazing secret realm. All kinds of magical beings live there. High hedges keep out dangerous creatures. A noble queen rules them all. But there is danger, and Jessie decides to help her new friends outwit an evil enemy. Can she save the realm before it is destroyed forever? And what magic does the bracelet hold?

Reviewed by Danielle, 8

Ranchito Elementary

Panorama City

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