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Book Reviews - Fantasy/Science Fiction

The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket.

This book is about three children that have to live with their fourth cousin 3 times removed. He wants to steal the family fortune. I liked this book because it has a lot of good language. Anybody would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Amanda.


The Borrowers
by Mary Norton.

Have you ever lost something in your house, like a pin or a feather? Maybe you have Borrowers living with you. Borrowers are very small people who use the things they borrow to live. Your pin might be a picture on a Borrower's wall or your feather might be a fan. It is interesting how the Borrowers use things from our world. Also the friendship between a human child and a Borrower family is very appealing. People with imagination would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kathleen.


The Dark Materials Trilogy
by Philip Pullman.

This trilogy follows friends Lyra Belagua and Will Parry's adventures through different worlds looking for a magical particle known as dust. I like this book because I'm into fantasy and the author uses very rich language in describing the landscape and how the character feels. Someone who likes fantasy worlds and lots of action would like this book.
I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. Reviewed by Andy.


Dealing With Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede.

Cimorene is a princess who wants to be different. She finds a dragon cave. She becomes princess of the female dragon Kazul. As a princess for a dragon, she cooks, cleans, and organizes things for the dragon. Kazul is a nice, intelligent dragon. Kazul and Cimorene get along very well together and help each other. Cimorene finds that Woraug -- a mean dragon -- is planning with the Society of Wizards so he can become the next King of the Dragons. If he does become king, he will give the wizards the King's Crystal so the wizards can get anything they want. Woraug, with the wizard's help, poisons old King Tokoz. Then the competition to be king starts. The competition is to carry the Colin's stone from the Ford of Whispering Snakes to the Vanishing Mountain. If a dragon holds the Colin's Stone, it will vibrate. The dragon destined to be king will not feel anything and the stone will feel light. During the competition, the wizards cast a spell on a pebble that linked onto the Colin's Stone to help Woraug win. Cimorene arrives in time to break the spell and melt the wizards. Woraug fails to be King. To Cimorene's surprise, Kazul becomes the new king. I could not stop reading this book! I almost never put it down.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Karen, age 8.


Ella Enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine.

This book is about a girl with a curse. That curse is obeying any order someone orders her to do. The only people who know of this is her mother and her fairy godmother. But when her mother dies she is sent to a boarding school where people give her all sorts of orders. I liked this book book because it's funny, romantic, it has fantasy, dramatic and adventurous. I think everyone and anyone would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Shoshana.


Eragon
by Christopher Paolini.

This book is about a boy, a dragon, and an ancient man who try to avenge the boy's dad who died by the evil emperor. I liked this book because a boy has magic that is ancient and tries to kill the emperor. I think people who like magic, adventure, fighting, or dragons would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by George.


Eragon
by Christopher Paolini.

I think that this book is really exciting because there is alot of magic and mythical creatures like dragons and dawrfs and the setting is really cool and that makes me feel that im right there in the story. The only thing I don't like about this book is that the complete story isn't in just one book but three, and the 3rd one isn't even out! : ( I would say that anyone that is into fantasy tales would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Sami.


Fantastic Mr. Fox
by Roald Dahl.

I like this book because the characters are really funny. It was so funny I felt like crying. It is a fantasy book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Bronwyn, age 8.


Friendship According to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney.

This is about a hamster that helps people get along and finds out what friendship is like in the outside world while he tries to make a friend, Toad. I like this book because I love hamsters and he is an intelligent hamster and he tries to help people. Anybody who likes hamsters and friendship would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Alison.


The Great Blue Yonder
by Alex Shearer.

This book is about a boy named Harry who dies in a bicycle crash and goes to the "Other Lands" and meets a friend. Harry wants to apologize to his sister for all the mean things he ever said to her. When he comes to Earth as a ghost, he has to face what life is like without him. I liked this book because it really shows voice and it makes me very sad. I think anyone who is emotional would like this book.
I would give this book four stars. Reviewed by Belicia.


Harry Potter
by J.K. Rowling.

Harry Potter going to Wizard school. I liked this book. My friend Jack would like this book.
I would give this book 4 stars. Reviewed by Noah.


Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
by J.K. Rowling.

Harry Potter goes to the textbook store to get his books for Hogwarts for wizardry and witchcraft. And when he buys his books he finds out that someone has written in that textbook before him. I like this book because it's Harry Potter 6, and 6 is my favorite # because it's my golden birthday. I think mostly third to sixth graders would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kai.


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by J.K. Rowling.

This book is about Harry being tauntalized by Voldemort and almost getting killed. I liked this book because there was curiosity and dispising horror. People who like adventure and suspense would like this book.
I would give this book 5 stars. Reviewed by Alexander.


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by J.K. Rowling.

This book is about a boy named Harry Potter and he lives with his Aunt and Uncle. I like this book because it is adventurous and it is scary in some parts and it is sad when a person dies. I think people would like this book who like adventure.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Lauren.


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling.

A Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with a personality like poisoned honey. A venomous, disgruntled house-elf, and things like that. I liked this book because it takes me on a adventure through Hogwarts, and flying on brooms. I think maybe my grandma and sister may like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Onzja.


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by J.K. Rowling.

Harry Potter met his godfather who escaped from Azkaban, because people think he has murdered a lot of people. Before Harry knew his godfather, he thought he was trying to kill him, but now he knows the truth. I liked this book because it is very catchy. Anybody would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Yi.


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling

This book is about a boy named Harry Potter. When Harry was a year old a man named Voldemort killed his mom and dad. Voldemort tried to kill him but it didn't work. All it did was leave a scar on his forehead shaped like a bolt of lightning. Harry is a great wizard just like his mom and dad, but he didn't know it because he was put with his aunt who was human. They don't like his kind. This book was thrilling. I couldn't put it down. I couldn't wait to find out what would happen. Anybody who likes a really really good mystery would like this book.
Reviewed by Autumn, age 12.


Harry Potter: Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling

about:: This book is about finding a way to blame Malfoy. I liked this book because of the similarity it has with real life. I think someone who likes sophisticated fiction would like this book.


The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien.

A hobbit named Bilbo Baggins is talked into going on an adventure by an old wizard, Gandalf, and thirteen dwarves. It was lively and adventurous. Somebody who likes adventure would like this book.
Reviewed by Nadine.


Kitten
by Lady Yoxemmady Smith.

This self-published book is about a kitten that gets lost in a rainstorm. And he survives it all. I liked this book because it is about a very brave kitten. I think a kitten lover would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Lady Y. Smith.


The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
by Julie Andrews Edwards.

This book is about Lindy, Tom, and Ben Potter. When they met the "Professor" and learned about the one extraordinary Whangdoodle that was left in the world, the Potters wanted to visit him in Whangdoodleland, where he was king. Lindy, Tom, and Ben could only get to this super place through their imaginations. After a long time of working, Lindy, Ben, and Tom finally arrived in Whangdoodleland. But danger awaits them... I liked this book because it was very descriptive. The suspense and pleasure kept me turning pages! This book was interesting. I think anyone who likes adventures, or books that takes you to magical places would like this book.
Reviewed by Anwen.


Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby
by Natalie Jane Prior.

Lily was born to be a dragon-slayer; but she meets a very nice dragon. They go on many adventures, looking for Prince Alwyn; because the current leader of Ashby Castle is a mean man named Captain Zouche, who took over the country by force. I liked this book because you had to discover that the librarian Lionel was actually Prince Alwyn. And Prince Alwyn eventually fell in love with Evangeline. Also, its nice to imagine that a dragon can be friendly. My classmates and my teacher would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Emily, age 8.


The Lion, the Witch,and the Wardrobe
by C.S.Lewis.

This book about four kids who find themselves in another world: Narnia! I like this bookbecause it is full of magic and adventure. Somebody who likes adventure would like it.
I give this book four stars. Reviewed by Celia.


Mariel of Redwall
by Brian Jacques.

A young mouse who, when taking a newly made bell (with her father) to its owner is attacked by sea rats. Then, after a fight with her new "master" she is thrown off a cliff, looses her memory, and ends up at Redwall and has a great adventure. This book is full of excitement, fun, arguments, and games. With lots of adventure, Brian Jacques spices it with a lot of plot and lets you see it from all the adventurers' views, good and bad. Everyone who likes a good dose of adventure, lots of combat, and some anger, will like this book.
Reviewed by Bronwyn, age 9.


Marlfox
by Brian Jacques.

Marlfoxes are afoot in Mossflower. Evil, stealing marlfoxes. When their path takes them to Redwall, they steal the most precious thing belonging to the abbey, the tapestry of Martin the Warrior. When this happens, Song Breeze Swifty, Dannflor Reguday, Dippler, and Burgle set out to bring the tapestry back to Redwall. This book is fun because it's full of riddle and rhyme. Anyone who likes adventure and battle will like this book.
Reviewed by Bronwyn, 9.


Matilda
by Roald Dahl.

A girl that has mean parents and a horrible life. Matilda also has powers. I liked this book because it is so different than than the movie. My friend Zoe would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Tierra.


Mattimeo
by Brian Jacques.

This book is about Mattimeo the mouse, the headstrong son of Matthias the warrior, who is kidnapped by the vicious, savage fox Slager the Fox, first. Will he escape by himself, or will his unstoppable father slay Slagar first. I liked this book because it has battles, traitors, arrior and merciless villians and is still appropriate. I think anyone who likes weapon and wars would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Joey.


Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
by Georgia Byng.

Molly's an orphan but not an ordinary orphan. She's a hypnotist. She finds a book on hypnotism and hypnotizes people to get what she wants. But a stranger is watching her every move and he'll do anything to get the hypnotism book. It was fun to predict what Molly was going to hypnotize next. People who like things that aren't real or things that are magical would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Lauren.


Mossflower
by Brian Jacques.

This book is about Martin the warrior who goes on a journey to Salamandastron to bring back Boar the Badger to stop the evil wildcat Queen Tsarmina. I liked this book because it is adventurous and warlike. I think anyone who likes adventures would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Joey.


The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster.

This book is about a boy who finds a tollbooth in his room. He goes into it only because he has nothing better to do. Once he goes inside, he finds himself in a totally different world. Soon the boy is on his way to rescue Ryme and Reason, accompanied by Tock, a dog and a humbug. I like this book because it takes me to places I can't really go. I think Karis would like this book.
I give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kira.


Piggie Pie
by Margie Palatini

This book is about a witch who one day wants to eat some piggie pie but she runs out of pigs. All she finds is a cow and a few hens. The truth is that the pigs dressed up as cows and hens. In the end, she meets a pig-chasing wolf. They plan on eating each other. I liked this book because it had funny and weird adventures and in the end when the witch went to the farm she got fooled and she met a wolf that was going to eat her. I think someone who likes animals or funny stories would like this book.
I would give this book four stars. Reviewed by Lisa.


Pixie Trick
by Tracey West.

This book is about a girl and a fairy who have to trick 14 pixies and send them back to the other land. Find out how they trick the pixies. I liked this book because I like fairies and magic. I think everybody would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kristen.


The Princess Test
by Gail Carson Levine.

This book is about a princess named Lorelee who is tested to see if she is a real princess. She is tested by getting a salad with an uncooked noodle in it. If she spots it she has past the princess test. I think Gail Carson Levine's theme or message is that some people will not just trust what you say they will try to test your words. I liked the book because it had a lot of laughing moments included. Gail Carson Levine did a great job with this book. I would read this book when you have a little extra time. this book is short but excellent. This is a magical book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kelly, age 10.


The Sisters Grimm
by Michael Buckley.

Two sisters,Daphne and Sabrina,go from foster home to foster home after discovering that their parents were missing.Soon they find themselves in the home of someone who claims to be their grandmother.Not long after that they are told that they were living in a fairy-tale world.Then their grandmother and her companion,Mr.Canis, are kidnapped and Daphne and Sabrina set out to find them. I liked this book because it is full of exciting action and magic.Anybody would enjoy it-even adults!
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Sara, age 13.


Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith Visual Guide
by James Luceno.

This book is about Star Wars. I like this book because it has guns
and lightsabers. I think people who like this book like Star Wars.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Kai.


Triss
by Brian Jacques.

Enslaved by the Evil ferret King Agarnu and his daughter Princess Kurda -- slavers of hundreds. The brave squirrel maid named Trisswith, her friends Shog and Welfa, escape by sea. I won't spoil the rest. I liked this book because it is very adventurous -- just the kind I like, with a female hero. The sad thing is, Triss is the only one to reach their destination. Anyone who likes adventure and can stand creatures dying would like this book. (Sorry!) but that's it.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Bronwyn.


Tuck Everlasting
by Natalie Babbitt.

A young girl who ran away from her family now lives with a new family. She has to save herself and her new mom. I like this book because I love magic and fantasy books. People who like magic would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Alison.


Tuck Everlasting
by Natalie Babbitt.

A young girl who ran away from her family now lives with a new family. She has to save herself and her new mom. I like this book because I love magic and fantasy books. People who like magic would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Alison.


Witch: stolen spring
by Kaaberbol Lene.

This book is about a good witch that has a job of being a model. But one day her powers were spreading the whole world. I like this book because I like
good witches that fight evil. I think a 3rd grader would like to read this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Nanami.