"Where the Wild Things Are"
By Maurice Sendak
This book is about a boy named Max who doesn't behave, so he gets sent to his room without dinner. At night his room grows into a forest. So he gets in a boat and sails to a place where the wild things are. The monsters make him king. Then he feels tired and sails back to where somebody loves him. When he gets home, his supper is waiting.
Reviewed by Morgan, 8
College Park Elementary
Irvine
"The Borrowers"
By Mary Norton
Do you lose things a lot? Well, then, the Borrowers may be living in your house. They are "little people" who, of course, borrow stuff.
Borrowers hate modern living, so not many of them exist. Only the Clock Family is left: Pod, Homily and their daughter, Arrietty. This book is about the good and bad things that happen to this family.
The author gave this book a sad but mysterious ending, which I'm not going to give away.
Reviewed by Rebecca, 10
San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet School
Mission Hills
"Junie B. First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha!"
By Barbara Park
Junie B. is going to Hawaii, and her baby brother isn't even allowed! Junie B.'s airplane is full of grouchy ladies. She gets scared of a jellyfish and an eel. Will Junie B.'s vacation end up perfectly? Read the book to find out.
Reviewed by Annalivia, 6
Culver City
"How Animals Talk"
By Susan McGrath
I liked this story because I learned that animals communicate by howling, moving around and making noises. I also learned that deer rub their horns on trees to make them sharp for protection. I learned wolves get their food by smelling something good and tasty for their dinner. I recommend you read this book to learn more about animals.
Reviewed by Alberc, 10
Dorris Place Elementary
Los Angeles
"The Tales of Olga da Polga"
By Michael Bond
This story is about a guinea pig that wants to go to the wild and explore. A girl named Karen Sawdust buys her. Karen names the guinea pig Olga. The guinea pig makes many new friends and has many new adventures. Read the book to find out what friends she meets and crazy adventures she has.
Reviewed by Rene, 10
Horace Mann Elementary
Glendale
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