Hugo Movie Companion

                                                      

     Hook! :(p12)

"It all began with A Trip To The Moon. I can't remember exactly when I first saw the mesmerizing 1902 film by Georges Melies, but I was very young. I grew up in the East Brunswick, New Jersey,the oldest of three kids. I loved to draw and watch monster movies."

                                                          Recommendation

I recommend this book to all kids that enjoy reading. This book has a lot of illustrations, and very little text in each chapter. With each illustration there are little captions to go with it. The book is about an orphan named Hugo. Hugo works inside a big clock in the train station, so the clock keeps on moving. This book takes place in a train station. Hugo needs to fixes his father's automaton, will he be able to do it? The best part is at the end, you will have to read it to find out! 


Recommendation By:Kimberly Ceremuga
Written By: Brian Selznick
Photography By:Jaap Buitendijk
 Genre:Fantasy

dork diaries tales from a not so party girl

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It all began with a girl named Nikkie.

She had a secret crush on Brandon.

Nikkie has 2 BFF's named Zoey, and Chloe.

There's also a mean girl Mackenzie.

There's a dance. One day Brandon comes over to Nikkie and says......

"Umm Nikkie can I ask you something" Brandon said

"YES BRANDON YOU CAN TELL ME!"

                                  Recommendation

I recommend this book to kids that love suprise and romance. There are a lot of lies, ideas, sneaking, gossip. I read this book non-stop because every page is unbleavble suprise that you will be shocked. .There is a special funny part in it but it turns sad. The next few days something bad happens to her BFF'S. I believe that boys and girls will love this book because its a perfect grade level, it will not be boring, it will be the greatest book...you might even finish the book in one day.


BLOG BY:EMILY ANN GEORGE
BOOK BY:RACHEL RUSSEL
GERNE: FANTASY

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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"The tool house burned right down to the ground, and I think that surprised the Herman's. They set fire to things all the time, but that was the first time they managed to burn down the whole building. I guess it was an accident. I don't suppose they woke up that morning and said, 'Let's go burn down Fred shoemaker's toolhouse'... but maybe they did. After all, it was a Saturday, and not much going on."(page 4)

  

Recommendation:

                             Have you ever met anyone like the Herman's?????

    

The Herman's daily Checklist

* lie

*steal

*smoke cigars( even the girls)

*talk dirty

*hit little kids

*curse their teachers

The Herman's are the WORST kids in History. They appear in church one day and decide to take over the Christmas pageant. None of them have ever heard the Christmas story. This year's pageant is most unusual but possibly the best one yet.I recommend this book to people who like books not to long and not to short. 

So head down to your local Library and pick up this book.

Book By: Barbabra Robinson

Blog By: Rebecca D.

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Jurassic Park 1

Eric Biswas

Hook: pg:41

"The rex lifted its powerful leg. Smash! Tim and Lex screamed. Alan had to do something. What will happen. Life and death hang in balance."

Recommendation:

Have you ever seen a dinosaur? Alan has. Did he die? Find out by reading the book. MUST BE 8 OR UP, NOT for the faint hearted. In the beginning, Isla Nublar lay silent, untouched...uninhabited. But an incredible experiment and a wealthy man's fantasy have turned the island into a place of terrible wonder. It's called Jurassic Park.Here-where ancient jungles thrive. Dinosaurs are resurrected!

Jurassic Park 3

Eric Biswas
Hook : (p. 19)

"ROAR! BANG, BANG!  Suddenly Udesky and Nash sprint out of the jungle. 'We gotta go now said Udesky.  Everyone in the plane,' Udesky commanded. When everyone was in the plane they pick up speed. A figure emerged from the jungle. It was Cooper!" Will they survive or will all become prey?

Recommendation
Did you ever think you could live for 8 weeks on a island full of...DINOSAURS? Eric Kirbry did.
I recommend this book but NOT for the faint hearted, at least be 8 years old or older.If you like dinosaurs,drama,and survival you will love this book!

A Week In The Woods

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"It took Mr. Maxwell about 15 minutes to locate Mrs. Streans.  After checking over at the girl's cabin's, he walked back and found her at the main lodge.  Taking her aside, he explained what he had to do.  "And I'm going to have to leave you in charge for a couple of hours, all right?"

"My goodness,  she said, shaking her head.  "You'd think that boy would have more sense than to do something so stupid.  But sooner or later, everyone is going to learn that know 'no' means 'no', even when your daddy's got half a million dollars." (pg.128)

Recommendation

Have you ever been in the woods and gotten "lost? " Mark Chemsley has.  Mark is a kid who is experiencing something called moving.  Getting used to his new school is tough.  Follow Mark on this wild adventure through the woods and school.  Just because your family is wealthy, doesn't mean you're perfect!


Blog By: Logan B.

Book By: Andrew Clements

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Amelia Rules The Whole World's Crazy

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"Hey, how's it going?  Beautiful night, isn't it?  Sorry my room is such a mess!  We just moved, so I haven't got around to fixing things up yet.  Actually, we've been here for two months and mom's been having a fit for me to clean up.  Oh, I don't mean to be rude... C'mon in! (pg. 3-4)

Recommendation

Do you have crazy friends that always make you laugh?  Ameila McBride does.  Her friends are always making her laugh and they always do stupid things. If your friends are just like Amelia's friends, then you'll like this book.  You can even show your friends! Follow Ameila and friends (and Rhonda) on this wacky adventure.  Maybe they'll make you laugh!

Blog By: Logan B.

Book By: Jimmy Gownley

Genre: Graphic Novel

the house on hackmans hill

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"We're going to find the mummy," Jeff said.He came to a stop so abruptly that his cousin Debbie bumped into him, kicking snow against his leg and down the top of his boots. 'Very funny' Debbie said. she brushed snow from the top of her camera case. 'I suppose we'll find him hopping down the road in the snow..."i'm not kidding. Jeff said "last time i was here visting grandma and granpa I found out there's a deserted house near here that's supposed to have a mummy hidden somewhere inside it, there's a ten-thousand- dollar reward for anyone who finds it." (pg 1)

Recommendation:
Have you ever been on in a house that has a hidden mummy? Or a god that has been waiting for you to come in ? Well Debbie and Jeff has had to deal with that. Debbie and Jeff were just wandering around and than they saw it . The House On hackman's hill . they felt like they were being watched so they ran back to there's grandma's house... they were at Mr. Karsten's home  he told them about the house on HackMans Hill. he told them about it and when he was done they went to the house..
So what happeneds next go find out!

                           This is a great book if you like ghost stories and think gods are real. You will not be able to put the book down.


If you do not like scary stories then you will get nightmares. i would NOT read it  if you hate scary stories.


Blog by: Meghan M.
Book By: Joan Lowery Nixon
Genre: Mystery




       

Tales of a Fourh Grade Nothing

Hook

"I won Dribble at Jimmy Fargo's birthday party.  All the other guys got to take home goldfish in little plastic bags.  I won him because I guessed there were three hundred and forty-eight jelly beans in Mrs. Fargo's jar.  Really, there were four hundred and twenty-three, she told us later.  Still my guess was closet.  'Peter Warren Hatcher is the big winner!'  Mrs. Fargo announced.  At first I felt bad that I didn't get a goldfish, too.  Then Jimmy handed me a glass bowl.  Inside there was some water an three rocks.  A tiny green turtle was sleeping on the biggest rock.  All the other guys looked at their goldfish.  I knew what they were thinking."  (pages 1-2)


Recommendation
Do you have a little brother that causes mischief?  Do you have a pet turtle?  Either way, you would love this book.  It kind of relates to me as well because I have a little brother that causes mischief.  Actually, two.  "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" is about a kid named Peter who doesn't like having a little brother.  He pretty much doesn't want a little brother.  Also, his mom won't let him have a turtle just because she doesn't like the way he smells.  So, basically, Peter doesn't really have a good life, don't you think?  That's not all.  Wait until you see what happens later in the book.  Do you think Peter will get a better life?  Or will it become worse?  Read this book to find out!

Blog By: Logan B.
Book By: Judy Blume
Genre: Realistic Fiction

Big Nate In a Class By Himself

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"She could have called on anybody.  There were twenty two other kids in the clasroom, and they all had their hands up in the air.  Francis did.  Teddy did.  Gina did, of course.  Even Nick Blonsky, who usually sits in the back row with his pencil up his nose, had his hand raised.  She could have called on one of them, right?  Guess who she calls on." (pages1-2)

Recommendation
Big Nate is about a kid who is 11 years old. In this book, Nate, the main character, does what a fourtune cookie tells him: Today you will surpass all others.  Of course, he TRYS to do it, but ends up getting in trouble.  But there's more where that came from.  Hurry up!  Go to your library and check it out!  Don't think we'll give away ALL the secrets!  Will Nate ever surpass others?  Only one way to find out, READ THIS BOOK!!!!!  Enjoy!




Blog By: Logan B. and Zachary D.
Book By: Lincoln Peirce
Genre: Humor/Graphic Novel