The First in the Hunger Games Trilogy!

Danny

December 1, 2010

Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

ISBN 978-0-439-023528

Science Fiction

The Hunger Games is the best book I’ve read by far and I give it an absolute 2 thumbs up. North America is destroyed by terrible raging storms and creates a country known as Panem divided into 12 districts. In this science fiction packed book 2 tributes from each district a boy and a girl between the ages of 12-18 are chosen randomly to compete in the annual Hunger games. The 24 tributes compete in an arena made by the capital, which could be just about any environment, killing each other, until last one standing is crowned winner. Who gets picked to compete? Who is victor of the games? Why were the games created? The only way you can find out is if you read the book.

This book only had strengths, no weaknesses what so ever. Every page builds up suspense like when they’re competing. Almost every single chapter ends in cliffhangers for example when in the arena main characters come face to face like Katniss and Cato. The most unexpected events happen in this book like kills, injuries, and victories. Only a few from Katniss who competes in the arena with her ally Rue but others seem to be built like killing machines.

I would recommend this book to any one 11 and older, even if you don’t like science fiction. Even my mom who is not at all a fan of any science fiction loves this book. Some reasons why you might like this book is because there is true friendship between Katniss and Rue but bitter enemies like them and Cato. The Hunger Games also includes a faked relation ship between 2 tributes from district 12 Katniss and Peeta, flinging fireballs, and a pack of mutated wolfs. The thrilling sequel to this book is Catching Fire and I highly recommend any one who reads Hunger Games to read it.

Kidnapped!

Jessica

December 1, 2010

Kidnapped Book One: The Abduction

Gordon Korman

ISBN 0-439-84777-X

Realistic Fiction

Do you like books that have you at the edge of your seat, or that leave you wondering what will happen next? If so, Kidnapped Book One: The Abduction, by Gordon Korman is obviously for you. This Realistic Fiction is about a girl, named Meg Falconer, daughter of alleged terrorists, John and Louise Falconer. Many people believe the Falconers are guilty, even though proven innocent. Now the Falconers are back to living a normal life, or so they thought. In a matter of seconds, Meg was kidnapped as her brother Aiden watched in horror. Is this an act of revenge, or are the kidnappers in it for money? What lengths will the Falconers go to, to get their precious Meg back?

In this book, I get a new meaning of the word family. The Falconers even call in the hated Agent Harris (the person from the FBI that arrested John and Louise Falconer) to try and find their beloved Meg. Also, this was a real page-turner because I felt that I was there in the very room with the Falconers as they went through this terrible ordeal. I felt like I was hearing about this and seeing their terrified faces on the 5:00 news. There are also lots of surprises in the story. Like when one of the kidnappers wanted to play paper airplanes with Meg. Have you ever heard of any kidnappers who “play” with their prisoners?

I strongly recommend this book for kids 4-6 grade. I have to warn you though, this book is so suspenseful that you won’t want to put it down. It’s very suspenseful because you can feel the tension in the air, as the FBI goes to investigate a sighting of a girl that fits Meg’s description. Was it her? Could this finally be the end of the Falconer saga? Or is it too good to be true? Also, when you finish this book, there are other flabbergasting choices about the Falconer saga, before Meg’s kidnapping, like the On the Run series. Some of the books are, Hunting the Hunter, Public Enemies, and The Stowaway Solution.

The Report Card

Nathan

December 1^st 2010

Report Card

Andrew Clements

ISBN-13: 978-0-439-90678-4

Realistic fiction

The Report Card

Have you ever gotten bad grades? It doesn’t feel good. The Report Card by Andrew Clements is about a genius a named Nora who keeps her talents a secret. Her best friend Stephen got a bad grade on the CMT (Connecticut Mastery Test) so she gets Ds for him. She is trying to prove that grades don’t matter and she has a plan. Will this plan work? Read this book now if you want to know.

This book’s strength is that kids are doing amazing things that can really happen. Also this book uses easy understandable words the reader can read. This book has no pictures and puts all the imagination into the words. This can also be a weakness for visual learners though. This is a great book for creative people.

I recommend this book to all ages, because it is fun and is appropriate for younger readers. This book can help younger readers’ reading knowledge get better. This is a great book with an outstanding story. This books genre is realistic fiction. You should really read this book.

Griff Carver, Hallway Patrol by Jim Krieg

Have you ever wondered who keeps the halls of your school safe? Who patrols those halls on a regular basis, rooting out corruption, troublemakers, and all sorts of untold evil just so you can move freely from class to class, blissfully unaware of the dark side lurking around every corner? If you guessed teachers, the principal or even the custodian, you’d be wrong! It’s the safety patrol. A thankless job, but someone’s got to do it.

Griff Carver is that someone at Rampart Jr. High. After being expelled from his last school for going too far in the name of the law, he is eager to continue his law enforcement career at his new school. A school that seems “perfect” on the surface, that is until Griff receives his badge and uncovers a crime ring so strong and far reaching it almost pushes him over the edge.

This book is sure to keep you laughing as Griff and his camp scout sidekick, Tommy, work together to rid their school of crime and clear their good names. Will Griff be able to continue his legend? Or will this be the end, as he is expelled from yet another school?

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Welcome to "Zone 114: The Next Chapter"! As a sixth grader teacher, I am constantly on the look out for great reads for my students which usually means I'm also reading a wonderful book that I can't wait to share. Now that summer is finally here, I thought it would be the perfect time to start a "book blog" in order to continue not only sharing books I'm excited about, but giving others the opportunity to make comments and share interesting titles. I will try to update regularly so please check back often. Can't wait to get started!Mrs. S :)


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