Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Shiloh is a book that any child will love. Shiloh is about a young boy, Marty, and a beagle named Shioh. Shiloh is treated badly by Judd Travers so Marty takes Shioh as his pet, thathe has always wanted. Marty runs into a lot of trouble trying to keep Shiloh hidden, fed, out of trouble, and away from Judd Travers. This is a very exciting book that kids won’t want to put down.
Amadas family has decided to flee across the border from Mexico. While the rest of the family is excited, she is frightened about what is on the other side and what may happen along the way. She confides in her diary and we follow her journey.
Hatchet is about a boy named Brian traveling in an airplane to Alaska to visit his father. On his way there the pilot has a fatal heart-attack and the plane crashes into a lake in the wilderness. Brian learns to live off of the land and take care of himself. Everyday he has run ins with the animals of the area. His goal is to get out of there.
This is a wonderful story about an amish family and their Christmas traditions. They border christian traditions but have there own twist. It is amazing to see another cultures traditions through the eyes of a child. This book even borders on non-fiction.
Eddie Lee is a little boy with down syndrome who just wants someone to play with, and Christy, his neighbor, is made to play with him. She is made to play with him because her mother always tells her, “Be good to Eddie Lee because he is different!” Christy wondered if that meant he would have to follow her and Jim Bud, her friend, around all summer? Jim Bud and Christy were on their way to the creek one afternoon when they hear an awful noise coming from across the road, it was none other than Eddie Lee. Christy knew she had to let him tag along or she would be in trouble. Much to her surprise, that afternoon was one of the most exciting afternoons she had ever had. Eddie Lee shows them unique places, cool frod eggs, and beatiful flowers, and this is when Christy realizes that even people with speacial problems have special, unique, individual gifts.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great book to give a child 7-10 years old. Children often experience many feelings when entering a new school or third grade. This book address some of those issues such as school bullies, clothes, and names children consider as funny. It also encourage children to communicate those concerns to their parents. It’s funny and very well written. Children will love reading it to find out how Robbie deals with his mom kissing him in front of other kids, the school bully and changing his super hero underwear.
Jennie Clendenin
This is a great book. It is about a poor boy wrongfully accused of a crime. He is sentenced to Camp Green Lake where he is forced to dig holes. This is suppose to help them turn into good boys and build character. The holes actually serve another purpose. It’s a wonderful, entertaining, and moving story.
There’s something in my attic is about a little girl who is convinced that there is a monster in her attic. She discovers that it is a nightmare. She keeps telling her parents that there is something in the attic, but they keep telling her that nothing is up there. Finally she goes up there and finds a nightmare. She tries to lure it to her parent’s room so they can see it. When she finally gets her parents awake, the nightmare dissappears. This is a great book for children. It allows them to use their imagination. I’m sure that a lot of small children can relate to being scared of something at night. I think this book will keep students engaged!
“Has Anyone Seen My Emily Greene?” is a cute little story about a man trying to find a little girl named Emily Greene. He looks everywhere and it is time for lunch but he just canot find her. Finally she comes out of hiding with a big “ROAR” and they have a wonderful lunch together.