Author: Wendy Mass
Characters: Amanda, Leo, Stephanie, Ruby, Kylie, Ms. and Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. and Mr Ellerby
Setting: Willow Falls
Leo and Amanda were born on the same day, but are not related. They end
up having their birthday parties together every year. The day of their 10th birthday Leo's friends teased him about being a girl's best friend. Leo says some mean things and Amanda overhears him. She does not talk to him for a long time. Eventually there is a problem they must fix. While Leo has a hypnotist, rock band, football star, and a giant iguana, Amanda has to wear an itchy costume for their SEPARATE parties. She can't wait until her day after her birthday, except it never came, the day repeated. Amanda eventually has to team up with Leo to get themselves unstuck from reliving the same day over and over again.
This is a must read for everyone. It is very funny. I would give it a 10 out of 10.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Mysterious Benedict Society
The Mysterious Benedict Society by: Trenton Lee Stewart
I read this book as it was on this years Battle of the Books list for school. I really enjoyed this book because I was able to visualize myself in the book along with the characters solving the mystery. I highly recommend this book for the young and old. I would give this book 5 stars (out of 5)!
Here is the editorial review from the School Library Journal
Starred Review. Grade 5–9—After Reynie Muldoon responds to an advertisement recruiting "gifted children looking for special opportunities," he finds himself in a world of mystery and adventure. The 11-year-old orphan is one of four children to complete a series of challenging and creative tasks, and he, Kate, Constance, and Sticky become the Mysterious Benedict Society. After being trained by Mr. Benedict and his assistants, the four travel to an isolated school where children are being trained by a criminal mastermind to participate in his schemes to take over the world. The young investigators need to use their special talents and abilities in order to discover Mr. Curtain's secrets, and their only chance to defeat him is through working together. Readers will challenge their own abilities as they work with the Society members to solve clues and put together the pieces of Mr. Curtain's plan. In spite of a variety of coincidences, Stewart's unusual characters, threatening villains, and dramatic plot twists will grab and hold readers' attention. Fans of Roald Dahl or Blue Balliett will find a familiar blend of kid power, clues, and adventure in Society, though its length may daunt reluctant or less-secure readers. Underlying themes about the power of media messages and the value of education add to this book's appeal, and a happy ending with hints of more adventures to come make this first-time author one to remember.—Beth L. Meister, Pleasant View Elementary School, Franklin, WI. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
I read this book as it was on this years Battle of the Books list for school. I really enjoyed this book because I was able to visualize myself in the book along with the characters solving the mystery. I highly recommend this book for the young and old. I would give this book 5 stars (out of 5)!
Here is the editorial review from the School Library Journal
Starred Review. Grade 5–9—After Reynie Muldoon responds to an advertisement recruiting "gifted children looking for special opportunities," he finds himself in a world of mystery and adventure. The 11-year-old orphan is one of four children to complete a series of challenging and creative tasks, and he, Kate, Constance, and Sticky become the Mysterious Benedict Society. After being trained by Mr. Benedict and his assistants, the four travel to an isolated school where children are being trained by a criminal mastermind to participate in his schemes to take over the world. The young investigators need to use their special talents and abilities in order to discover Mr. Curtain's secrets, and their only chance to defeat him is through working together. Readers will challenge their own abilities as they work with the Society members to solve clues and put together the pieces of Mr. Curtain's plan. In spite of a variety of coincidences, Stewart's unusual characters, threatening villains, and dramatic plot twists will grab and hold readers' attention. Fans of Roald Dahl or Blue Balliett will find a familiar blend of kid power, clues, and adventure in Society, though its length may daunt reluctant or less-secure readers. Underlying themes about the power of media messages and the value of education add to this book's appeal, and a happy ending with hints of more adventures to come make this first-time author one to remember.—Beth L. Meister, Pleasant View Elementary School, Franklin, WI. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
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