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I recently finished the book, Appleblossom The Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan (the author of Counting by 7's )  Let me start by saying I will read anything that H. G. Sloan writes.  What an amazing author!  Appleblossom is the sweetest little possum you ever did read about and she totally changed my feelings about possums.  They just don't seem quite so nasty anymore:).  Just look at that cute little possum waving to you on the cover below.  She was drawn by Holly Goldberg Sloan's husband, Gary A. Rosen. I started reading this book on Monday and found myself headed back to school tonight (Wednesday) after dinner so I could find out what happened to sweet little Appleblossom in the "monster's house."  I have always thought that I didn't enjoy fictional animal books.  I may be the only person in the world who doesn't like Charlotte's Web.   I am beginning to wonder if it is because of the sadness I felt as a little girl when I read ab...

A cold morning 11:00...1944... two teams hop into their cars. The members of Duke University Medical School team knew they were going to play a game but against who? They would round the streets of Durham to make sure they were not followed.  When the cars stopped, they pulled towels over their heads and walked into the gymnasium. Who are they facing? How will it end? Reviewed By Ben H.

 How would you like it if a lion stole your arm? Well, a boy named Pedru had his arm stolen by a lion in an nighttime attack. Pedru wants to avenge this lion who stole his arm. But he’s going to need some help. Pedrus dad is the best hunter in the village! Pedru asks his dad to help him hunt, he says yes! They’re going to need some gear so they grab spears and set out the next day. Soon they have come across many lions but they are looking for one in particular. They hide in lots of places to try to hunt down the lion who stole Pedru’s arm. But will they find the lion? Read to find out. Reviewed by: Paige M.

This is an adventure book of a growing epic series with Ron Wesley, Hermione Granger, mean Malfoy, nice Hagrid and Dumbledore the weird head master. Is Harry in danger from one little mirror and a stone? Read more to add magic to your day. Reviewed by Maxwell

Have you ever wondered who is the best at math?  Well I am going to tell you it is Annika Riz.  She has 2 best friends Kelsey and Izzy. So at the beginning of the year there was a sign up for who wanted to make a dozen cookies for a baking contest.  Annika and her best friends sign up to make cookies because they like to bake.  Keep reading to see if they won the contest. Reviewed by Madeline J.

Have you ever wanted the world to not have any people in poverty? Well, ever since Mahammad Yunus was little he loved helping people. As he got older he decided to teach Finance and Economics and that allowed him to work towards helping others. When he was teaching he noticed there were other people suffering out there. Read on to find out what Muhammad did to help others.                                                Reviewed by Grace

Do you know what it is like to have an annoying brother? Well Peter knows how it feels! He not only knows his annoying brother, he meets his cousin who also is annoying and has the same name as Peter's younger brother, Farley Drexel Hatcher also known as Fudge. If you like humor and want to have double fun than read Double Fudge by Judy Blume. Reviewed by Zoe

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a slave?  The book All Different Now is about a girl and her family who are all slaves, they pick cotton. One June morning changed their life forever. The girl and her family were out in the field when the big announcement came, it spread from the port, to the town, to the countryside, and into the field...things were going to be All Different Now . Read the book All Different Now  to find out more about this wonderful event.  Reviewed by Jane G.        

      Have you ever wondered that a kid might go to juvenile jail? Well, a kid named Teddy gets bullied by somebody named Vance Jessup. He forces Teddy to put a fake arm and a fake foot in Shark Oddesey in Fun Jungle...it freaks people out! Then Teddy gets framed for stealing a koala. Large Marge tries to catch him to handcuff him and take him to juvenile jail but Teddy's parents won't let them.  Marge thinks she has enough evidence to get him in trouble.     Read more to find out about the case!   Reviewed by Klaire P.

Nate's luck is out. Getting yelled at left and right, 3 detentions in one day, looking like a fool at the assembly and-oh no *gulp*... REPORT CARDS CAME HOME! But that's not even the worst part, the school became a fitness zone. That might not sound bad to you, but it's a DISASTER for Nate! The vending-machine Nate gets cheez doodlez (that's the actual name) from, doesn't have them any more!! But then something happens, I don't know what. (OK I do, but what fun would it be if I TOLD you?) Things start taking a turn for the better. From sinking a miracle shot, to getting out of science, and replacing Arthur as Mr. Lucky! But how long will it last? Read Big Nate In The Zone to find out! Reviewed by Andrew A.

Have you ever found a mysterious bag on your doorstep? Well in the book Lulu and the Cat in the Bag, Nan, Lulu's grandmother is not an animal person at all.  But when Lulu and her cousin Mellie find a mysterious bag on Lulu's doorstep, the last thing they expect to be in there is a big margold colored cat.  Read Lulu and the Cat in the Bag to find out what happens next. Don't miss Hillary McKays other  books including... 1. Lulu and the Duck in The Park  2. Lulu and the Dog from The Sea 3. Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door Reviewed by Ava

 The book Soccer Star,  is an Everybody book that all kids would like.  Soccer Star is about an amazingly kind young man named Paulo Marcelo Feliciano.  He loves to play soccer.  He believes every person on his team will shine someday.    His sister's name is Maria. Maria loves to play soccer and she wants to be on her brothers team, but she can't because there's a rule, "no girls aloud.''  I really like this book because it shows kindness and respect and that's why you should read the book Soccer Star . Reviewed by Jenna                              

Have you ever wondered how to survive in a desert? Well this is how...first, keep cool.  Second, get and  keep water.  If you want to learn more read the book,  Surviving Death Valley:Desert Adaptation. By:Kegan

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be visiting Southwest China and then out of the middle of nowhere an earthquake happens?  Well in the book, A Perfect Time For Pandas  , Jack and Annie are whisked back to China in 2008 where they go to a panda center and help out. Read the book to find out what happens.  By: Olivia

Imagine what it would be like if you lived in a city underground. It would be a very, very, limited life, right? That's what it's like to live in Ember. It's a grand city that has hundreds of people that don't even know what the sun is! But they survive with 1 light source, the generator. If it's not working, then the city can get 'blackouts' and none of the lights work. But two people believe that there is another city. Doon Harrow and Lina Mayfleet. As they try to escape Ember, They read a map made by the Builders, but Lina's very sick grandma tears it up. Do Lina and Doon make it out of Ember, or does the evil mayor catch them? Read The City of Ember to find out!                                                     ...

The Long, Long Journey is about an egg that hatched and all the things it has to go through in order to survive. If you want to learn about all the events in the journey of the goodwit read more to find out. Reviewed by Canaan

The characters are Me (it is a choose your own book), Appius and Caesar.  The setting is Rome, Egypt and Greece.  Last but not least, the plot is that Appius and some other Senators want to kill Caesar but I don't, so when they kill Caesar they get punished by being killed. Reviewed by Mateo

What if you found a s tolen pony lost in a park?  If you have, you are like the main charater in this book by Wendy Orr called STOLEN .  This book will set you on a journey about friendship between Amy, Pebbles, and other animals at Rainbow Street Shelter.  Amy is one horse crazy girl who finally learns how to take care of a horse.  If you live and breathe horses like Amy and I, you just might want to checkout this book!                      Reviewed by:  Shay

Have you ever wondered what the world of fairy tales is like? Well, in the book, School for Good and Evil , every day is a fairy tail. It is magical, funny, and there is a riddle that will keep you turning the pages until the end. You will love this book. I know I did.  My opinion of this book is that it is very fun and you go on lots of adventures. Read this book and your mind will sure be going.      Reviewed by Madison

Kelsy Green thinks shes the best reader in the class. When she finds out there is a reading contest she's thrilled...until she finds out that Simon has more bookworms than she does.  She plans to take revenge. Find out more by reading  Kelsy Green Reading  Queen. Reviewed by Anna