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James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl: I liked the part when the giant peach rolled over and smushed Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. It is so cool that 501 seagulls can lift up the giant peach, James, Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Glow-worm, Miss Spider, the Ladybug, and Silkworm. I would like to be on the giant peach someday. It is funny that the Cloud-Men were painting a rainbow and attaching it to a cloud to lower down. I can't believe that the giant peach landed right on the point of the Empire State Building. It must have been an amazing sight to look down from the top of the Empire State Building.
Reviewed by Haruka, age 11
Submitted July 19th, 2006
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson: Journey to the River Sea is a great tale about Maia, an adventurous English orphan, who travels with her governess Miss Minton to live with her nearest relatives who lived in a city called Manaus on the Amazon River. Maia meets many people on her journey and learns to love the life she once didn't appreciate. This is a super fast paced book and will keep you on your toes trying to follow the story.
Reviewed by Julia, age 12
Submitted July 1st, 2006
Julia's Kitchen by Brenda A. Ferber: Cara Segal was having a great time at a sleepover when the phone rang. Mrs. Rosen picks it up and finds out terrible news. Cara's mother and sister have died in a fire! After grieving for a long time, she and her dad move into a new apartment. She starts taking weekly sessions with the school counselor. Then one day, the phone rang again. "Hello, is this Julia's Kitchen?" Julia's Kitchen was the name of her mother's cookie business. "Yes, it is. How can I help you?"
Reviewed by Priyanka, age 12
Submitted June 21st, 2006
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen: Annabel's life is far from perfect. A long time ago, her best friend started to ignore her. Then, after finding a new best friend, something happens that her friend missunderstands, causing another friendship to be lost. Then she meets Owen. Coincidently, she meets him because they are both loners, and they happen to be sitting at the same table at lunch time. They soon become friends, and Annabel finds out about his love for music and much more. But then, after running away from a concert with him, she jeopardizes yet another friendship. Will she be able to keep him as a friend? Find out when you read the book.
Reviewed by Priyanka, age 12
Submitted June 23rd, 2006