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Book: __Because of Winn Dixie __ Author: Kate DiCamillo AR Level: 3.9 Pages: 182 Submitted by: Melissa M. Would you recommend this book: Yes! The Review: This book is extremely interesting and heartfelt. I found that Opal and I had a lot in common, and enjoyed reading her story. Opal meets a dog which she names after the local grocery store: Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal makes new friends with the most unlikely people, in her small Florida town learning their stories and sharing hers.

Author: Dan Gutman AR Level: 3.9 Pages: 86 Submitted by: Jessica L. would you recommend this book: it ok  The Review: This book is good but I think it is not the best. But this is an up they are kid in a school so you are just like them. It is a good book and Mrs. Roopy dressed up like George Washington or did she read the book to find out.
 * Book: __Mrs. Roopy is Loopy__ **

** Author: Jeff Kinney ** ** AR Level: 5.2 ** ** Pages: 217 ** ** Submitted by: Katie R. ** ** Would you recommend this book: I have __NEVER__ read a diary of a Wimpy Kid ever ** ** The Review: Though I have never read Diary of a Wimpy Kid I think it is a book I would think about giving a try. Diary of a Wimpy Kid seems like it is about a kid named Greg who has a troubles with life. He has a diary but he calls it a journal that his mom got him. Like every kid he struggles with school and his studies but in a very weird way that makes it funny for kids. He is defiantly not popular he gets bullied and teased at school an at home .Obviously Greg who is the main character needs some help that is when his friend Rowley comes in. Diary of a Wimpy Kid looks funny and entertaining for many kids and maybe evens me. Book: ** **Submitted by: Mr. Bouwman** **Would you recommend this book: Without a Doubt!** **The Review:** Have you ever wondered how you would survive if your plane crashed in the middle of the Canadian wilderness? Not to mention you are all alone, and are only accustomed to city life! This story shows how Brian Robeson becomes a stronger individual and learns how to survive in nature. Author Gary Paulsen does an amazing job putting the reader into the main character's shoes. I have read this book at least a dozen times, and it was my favorite book growing up as a kid. I'm pretty sure this is an adventure you will never forget!
 * Book: __Hatchet__ **
 * Author: Gary Paulsen **
 * AR Level: 5.7 **
 * Pages: 195 Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid **

Author: Susan McCloskey AR Level: 4.0 Pages: 106 Submitted by: Stephan C Would you recommend this book: A very good read The Review: The book __The Real McCoy__ is a wonderful book to read. The book is about a kid named Devin and his mom moving to Maine to help with Devin’s grandma’s diner. Devin also gets a friend named Danny and they all try to help with the diner. They all go to a food fair and also get new food for the diner.
 * Book: __The Real McCoy__ **

B AR Level: I don’t know Pages: 217 Submitted by: Laneasha .P would you recommend this book: Yes I would The Review: I am reading a book called Diary of a wimpy kid dog days. I like this book because Jeff is funny and we have a lot in common. On summer break I like to stay inside and play video games and my mom tries to get me outside all summer but I am always addicted to my video games. ook: __Diary of a Wimpy Kid__ Author: Jeff Kinney AR Level: 5.2 Pages: 216 Submitted by: Stephen S Would you recommend this book: yes you should read this book The Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a book about boy name Greg and a best friend named Rowley .A brother name Rodrick that picks on him all the time that get in trouble together.
 * Book: __Diary of a wimpy kid dog days__ **
 * Author: Jeff Kinney **

Author: Jeff Kinney AR Level: 5.2 Pages: 202 Submitted by: Colton L. would you recommend this book: Yes the Review: Do you know what it feels like to be a kid? Do you know what it feels like to be wimpy? Greg Heffley does! If you read this book you would truly know what it feels like to be a wimpy kid. Greg and his deranged friend Rowley get themselves into a lot mischief. But Rodrick has to come in and tell on Greg but Greg always has a plan to get back at Rodrick. Greg also has a secret but you will have to read the book to find out!
 * Book: __Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules__ **

Author: Andrew Clements AR Level: 4.0 Pages: 146 Submitted by: Hannah L. Would you recommend this book: I recommend this book. The Review: I have recently read a book called **//__ No Talking __//****//. It is about a boy named David Packer tries to not talk for one whole day. Then in the middle of the day all the conversation was kayos. So he said “Stop talking.” Right then he challenged the girls to a no talking contest. Along the way he challenged Lyndsey to a one on one showdown. Want to find out what happens. Well I am not going to tell you. Read the book to find out. //**
 * // Book: __No Talking__ //**

AR Level: 4.0 Pages: 106 Submitted by: Reed L. the Review: ** The book __The Real McCoy__ is a wonderful book. In this book there is a restaurant in Maine they are famous for there home made ice cream. There is also a restaurant in New York they are famous for there salmon. Devin is playing a base ball game and he gets badly injured then moves to Maine. There grandma badly injures her leg and doesn’t think that she can keep her restaurant open so they then have to move to Maine a help keep the restaurant open. **
 * Book: __The Real McCoy__ **
 * Author: Susan McCloskey **
 * W** ould you Recommend this book: Yes

Author: Gary Paulsen AR Level: 6.4 Pages: 110 Submitted by: Adam B. Would you recommend this book: Highly recommended The Review: Brian Robeson is still in the wild and becomes angry with a rogue bear who kills his best friend.
 * Book: __Brian’s Hunt__ **

Author: Jeff Kinney AR Level: I don’t know Pages: 217 Submitted by: Laneasha P Would you recommend this book: Yes The Review: The book is about a wimpy kid that goes to a school that he hate because boys are always pick on him. He only has one friend his name is Rowley, Greg has two brothers. Greg always wanted a dog and one day Greg’s dad had a dog and his grandpa lied and said the dog ran away to butterfly farm. He really ran it over he finally told them so Greg’s dad dropped them off at home and went to buy a dog for Greg.
 * Book: __Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days__ **

Author: Susan McCloskey AR Level: 4.0 Pages: 106 Submitted by: Tyler D. would you recommend this book: yes the Review: I think this book is really good, because theirs this boy named Devin and his mom and dad owns a restaurant named the rhino. Her mom needed to go to main to help Devin’s grandma at her diner because she broke her ankle. Then Devin had to go to main with her. Then he met a boy named Danny.
 * Book: __The Real McCoy__ **

Author: Gary Paulsen AR Level: 4.0 Pages: 90 Submitted by: Samantha B. Would you recommend this book: yes The Review: I like this book, lawn boy is a boy as you can see in the title. You should read This book.
 * Book: __Lawn Boy__ **

Book: __Diary of a Wimpy kid__ Author: Jeff Kinney AR Level:5.2 Pages:217 Submitted by: Tyler D. Would you recommend this book: yes The Review: __Diary of a wimpy kid__ is a good book because it has so many funny parts and some weird parts.

Author: Carl Hinson AR Level: 5.5 Pages: 250 Submitted by: Tyler D. would you recommend this book: yes The Review: __flush__ was a good book because Noah Flushes down the color fuchsia down the mermaids toilets.
 * Book: __Flush__ **

Book: __Ida B.__ Author: Katherine Haggagin AR Level: 5.3 Pages: 246 Submitted by: Abigail would you recommend this book: Yes. The Review: This is a home- schooled girl that has to fight hard times. Her mother has just gotten cancer and to pay the bills they have to sell the apple orchard… and Ida B. has to go to the dreaded school! This is a must read! AR Level: 4.6 Pages: 88 Submitted by: Colton L. Would you recommend this book: Yes The Review: ** The book called ``//__Lawn Boy__//`` is about a little boy is mowing lawns hoping to raise enough money to buy intertube for his bike, but ends up in a lot of mischief **
 * Book: __Lawn Boy__ **
 * Author: Gary Paulson **

Author: Jeff Kinney AR Level: 5.2 Pages: 217 Submitted by: Amy would you recommend this book: yes I would The Review: Diary of a wimpy kid the last straw is a great. It is about this kid that is trying to survive the school year. He is having the worst school year ever it is getting worse ever day. So read this and find out his adventure.
 * Book: __Diary of a wimpy kid the last straw__ **


 * Book__: Flush__ **
 * Author: Carl Hiaasen **
 * AR Level: 4.5 **
 * Pages: 150 **
 * Submitted by: Ashlee **
 * Would you recommend this book: yes **
 * The Review: I love Flush because it’s a funny book and action packed book. **

Author: Sue Stauffacher AR Level: 5.6 Pages: 144 Submitted by: Garrett M. Would you recommend this book: Yes The Review: Franklin Donuthead is a weird boy. He is very health conscious. He talks to health control people. All of his life changes when he meets Sara. She is very dirty in Franklins mind. What will happen in the exciting read?
 * Book: //__Donuthead__// **

Author: AR Level: 5.7 Pages: 195 Would you recommend this book: yes The Review: If you like adventures and the wilderness then this is the book for you. In the book a kid named Brian who has survived a plane crash was on his way to see his dad in Canada. He had to survive in the wilderness of Canada while having to find food for his survival. I definitely recommend this book!
 * Book: Hatchet **
 * Submitted by: Avery B. **

__ Author: Gary Paulsen __ __ AR Level: 5.7 __ __ Pages: 195 __ __ Submitted by: Eric.m. __ __ Would you recommend this book: Yes, it tells how a boy survived. __ __ The Review: It tells how a boy named Brian survived in the middle of nowhere. His pilot died by a heart attack. Then they crashed. He had to make many wise choices of his own. He has to stay alive until a plane. __
 * __ Book: Hatchet __**

**Book: Madeline**

**Author: Ludwig Bemelmens**

**AR Level: 3.1**

**Pages: 48**

**Submitted by: Shaqueline B.**

**Would you recommend this book: Absolutely**


 * The Review: This book somehow makes me nostalgic for a place I've never even visited. It's about a girl's Catholic boarding school in Paris, and Madeline is the bravest girl there. She gets appendicitis and loves showing her schoolmates her scar. **