Kids Picks
(reviews from kids)
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IT
by Stephen King
review by Samantha, age 12

Summary:
A clown that trys to kill little kids.

Would you recommend this book?
I recommend this book to people that love murder mysteries because there good books.

The Miserable Mill
by Lemony Snicket
review by Liviah, age 12 years

Summary:
The three Baudelaire children when they get sent to stay at Lucky Smells Lumber. It is very interisting twist of: hypnotist and a terrible "accident" resulting in injury.

Would you recommend this book?
I recommend this book because Lemony Snicket is a great author! and his books are vary unique! and I would not recommend it because it would be a little too intense for kids.

Perloo the Bold
review by Jane, age 12

Summary:
a mermear that was chosen the grantir to be the new grantir and just as she wrote her name to sign the paper that told everyone she would be the new grantir, she died and he was accused of murduring her and goes on a journey to prove that wrong.

Would you recommend this book?
yes, it is filled with funny and sad and scary parts that make it feel like you are Perloo.

The Vile Village
by Lemony Snicket
review by Liliana, age 12

Summary:
3 orphans who are going to be raised by a village and they end up having to do chores for the whole village and a evil man is always after them.

Would you recommend this book?
Yes I would because it is very adventurous and intresting.

Climb or Die
by Edward Myers
review by Liliana, age 12

Summary:
A family going to their cabin in the Colorado mountains and an unexpected blizzard comes and Danielle and her brother have to get help for thier parents by climbing the mountain.

Would you recommend this book?
I would recommend this book because you never know what will happen next!

Nancy Drew, Bungalow Mystery
by Carolyn Keene
review by Alex, age 10

Summary:
a young 18 year old who is trapped in two mysteries, if you want to know what mysteries, read this book.

Would you recommend this book?  
I would recommend this book to anybody who likes suspence and mysteries.

 

Reef of Death
by Paul Zindel
review by Liliana, age 12

Summary:
A brother & sister try to find treasure that was buried by their village years ago. They did this to try to save their village but along the way the brother gets eaten by a sea monster. this kid d.c. & his uncle are trying to help & face many trials along the way.

Would you recommend this book?  
Well, if you like scary books I would recommend this book. I personally really liked this book.

Melanie Martin goes Dutch
by Carol Weston
review by Liviah Jane Blackford, age 12

Summary:
A girl who goes on a trip with her family and her best friend cecilly. Melanie is reading the diary of ann franke and sees she sould be happy with what she has!

Would you recommend this book?  
Yes, I would recommend this book. It is a GREAT book, at lest I thought so.

 

LOCK
by Paul Zindel
review by Liviah Jane Blackford, age 12

Summary:
It was about this boy whos nickname is Lock and he and his sister fight to save  something they have found that everyone else thinks is a beast and they find out it is only dangerous when threatened.

Would you recommend this book?  
If you like dinosaur books it good and scary too. I liked the characters: Lock and his sister: Zaidee

The Great Green Notebook of Katie Roberts
(who just turned 12 on Monday)
by Amy Hest
review by Liliana, age 12

Summary:
A girl who's father dies in a war & her mother remarrys a man named Sam & they move to Texas and her mother has twin boys.

Would you recommend this book?  
yes, it's a good story about a girl who goes through hard times but then things turn out in the end.

 

The Wide Window
by Lemony Snicket
review by Hannah, age 10

Summary:
The Bauldulair orphans are with their scardy cat aunt but when they see Count Olaf she doesn't believe them.

Would you recommend this book?  
I recommend this book becasue it sad but extreemly funny!