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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Dial-a-Ghost.

Ibbotson, Eva. Dial-a-Ghost. NY: Puffin Books, 2004, 224 pages. (Mystery)

Oliver is an orphan who
Lives in a place called Helton Hall.
Instead of being happy for getting out of the orphanage, he is scared and
Very upset.
Even though he has a HUGE house all to himself! Or so he thinks.
Revenge is the only thing Oliver’s cousin can think about since they had wanted to own Helton. To scare Oliver off, they ordered the

Shriekers. The Shriekers are so terrible that they kill children and animals!
Meanwhile, Oliver is trying to settle in at Helton. He is scared and upset,
In his bedroom in the clock tower. His cousins insisted that he should have it.
Then the most wonderful thing happened. Oliver did not receive the
Horrible Shriekers, but instead he got the kind and loving family, the Wilkinsons!

I would recommend this book to all people, big and small! This book does not look that good on the outside, but on the inside, it is a whole new world! Trust me, when I first looked at this book I was like “I am not reading this! It does not look very good.” Then one day I was so board that I picked up the book and began reading! I liked it so much that I could not stop! That goes to show you, NEVER judge a book by its cover! If I was to give this book a one word label I would say, UNEXPECTED!!!!!! This book had such a good ending but it was so unexpected. So if you want to know what does on between the Wilkinson’s, the Shrieker’s, and Oliver, you will just have to read this book!

Reviewed by. Bluegoo32

Among the Imposters

Haddix, Margaret. Among the Imposters. NY: Children’s Publishing Company, 2001. 172 pages. (Sci-Fi Series)

People are not allowed more than two children which is a problem for Luke Garner, but it was
Over when he started coming to Hendricks (a military type school,) Jen’s dad brings him too because his
Parents couldn’t hang on to him since he was illegal. His first day of school is a little rough thanks to his tour guide Roger
Until he finally gets to his room and unpacks.
Later in the evening he gets
An invitation to his own room with a couple of other guys for a meeting to get to know each other.
There he finds out that some of them are also illegal third children that could get in trouble by the Population Police.
In order to find out what happens to Luke, you’ll need to get the book and read it,
OR ELSE you will find yourself meeting the Population Police. Until
Next time, you shall read this book.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes non-real things or made up stuff, because there really is no such thing as the Population Police (except in China.) But if I were you, don’t show this book to parents because then they will think you will run away and go to a military school. Margaret Peterson Haddix has a great different variety of books, including books in a sequel of this one. So yes, I would, and if I were you I would read another book by this author.

Reviewed by: BulletTaco

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw. NY: Amulet Books, 2009. 224 pages (Graphic Novel / Humor)

D iary of a Wimpy Kid ( Book Three )
I s a book
A bout a kid named Greg Heffley.
R odrick is his brother, and he has pushed Greg to far.
Y ou're going to love the comedy in the book.

O ver the days in the book, Greg finds ways to get though his teenage life.
F or him his family is the hardest

A nd

W hen he is with his friends sometimes make
I t even worse for him.
M anny his brother is one of those examples because everytime Manny does something bad Greg got blamed for it.
P eople love to make fun of him and if he goes over to his friend Rowleys house to play games Rowley Dad will check the game on a parenting website.
Y ou're going to not want to put the book down.

K ids will love this book because it is just like a normal kid and their problems
I t is a good book if you are stressed or
D epressed.

10 words I would use to describe this book are...

1. Fantastic
2. Happy
3. Releaving
4. Funny
5. Comedy
6. Outstanding
7. Hilarious
8. Micvious
9. Classic
10. To the Point

Why? Because when you read the book, you get a sense that you are relieved.

Reviewed by: oldpartner587

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The Outsiders

Hinton, S.E. The Outsiders. New York City: Penguin Group, 1967. 180 pages.

Ponyboy Curtis.
He’s in a gang but he’s gold.
Growing up is tough.

And Darry Curtis
Has cold eyes, uses his head.
Tough love for Pony.

Sodapop Curtis.
Movie star handsome he is.
Loves Pony so much.

And there’s Steve Randle.
He’s tall, lean, cocky, and smart.
Really good with cars.

There’s Two-Bit Mathews
A wisecracker, the oldest.
Shoplifter, switchblade.

Oh Dallas Winston.
Tougher, colder, and meaner.
Dangerous convict.

Little Johnny Cade.
Scared and rejected looking.
Gang’s pet, kid brother.

Tale of Hope and Pain.
Some will make it, some will not.
Count on each other.

This book was really incredible. Even though I have never seen a gang, and I didn’t grow up in a bad neighborhood, I could understand the characters and their situation. S.E. Hinton is an amazing writer. I can see why people love her stories. A must read!

Reviewed by: DancingPenguin96