Realistic+Fiction

The Ersatz Elevator, by Lemony Snicket, is about the Baudelaire orphans. They move to the penthouse apartment at 667 Dark Avenue. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire want is to live a happy life with their friends the Quagmires, and for Count Olaf to stop making their lives miserable. Count Olaf disguises himself as Gunther, the auctioneer. The Baudelaires try to convince Jerome and Esme Squalor, their guardians, that he is Count Olaf. Will Count Olaf steal the Baudelaire fortune? The Ersatz Elevator is an amazing book. First of all, the author describes things well. He makes you see what they see because when they go down the elevator the page goes black. Second, the reader may think one thing will happen but the opposite will actually occur. Someone befriends them but plots against them. The author creates suspense. He interrupts the story by writing about his own life. This is a great book if you like mysteries.

By Dani M BL-6.6 AR points-7.0

__Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Ugly Truth__, by Jeff Kinney, is about a boy named Gregory who lived in a modern day in America. He had a friend named Rowley they were friend since last year. Greg’s mom is getting a new maid when Greg got back from school she saw the new maid watching TV. He got a note to say to the maid she didn’t know who Greg was and who rodrick was. There was a lock-in in school for the night at eight so Greg asked his mom and she said yes. So at eight Greg went and there was Rowley there, so Greg turned back and there was a chain on the handle so there was no way out. So the children took out there itouch and games. When it was time to sleep the girls had to go next to the library. And every one went home the next day. At the end of the year Greg went to Rowley’s and told Rowley to be friends again.

By Brian P. AR points 3.0

__The Toilet Paper Tigers__, by Gordon Korman. It takes place in Texas modern time. Corey Johnson, Tim, Tuba Dave, and Kristy who are middle schoolers who want a good baseball team but, Tuba Dave can’t ruin because he is fat so, Kristy puts him on a diet. Tim is always thinking about his brother because he is annoying s, Kristy helps him with his brother problem. Do they get a better baseball team? Or not?

I had mixed feelings about this book. First, I didn’t like it because it is about baseball. Every chapter is about baseball. Second, I don’t like it because of the title. It has Toilet Paper. Last, I liked it because it’s about helping people. Every chapter says who they’re going to help next. I recommend this book if you like baseball.

Max M. BL.4.2 AR Pts. 6.0

The Vile Village, by Lemony Snicket, takes place in V.F.D the Village of Fowl Devotees. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are the main characters that are siblings, who want Count Olaf to stop trying to take their fortune and free their friends, the Quagmires. But, Count Olaf finds someone that looks like him and frames the Baudelaires for his mysterious death while disguised as Detective Dupin. So, the Baudelaires make a plan to escape jail. Will the Baudelaires escape Count Olaf’s clutches? The Vile Village is a great book. First of all, the author creates suspense. At the end of each chapter something exciting always happens. Second, the author uses descriptive words. At the beginning of each chapter it explains a word or phrase that will be in an upcoming chapter. Lastly, the characters are interesting. Klaus can read really fast and remember everything, Violet can create inventions with very little tools, and Sunny has four sharp teeth that can hold her weight. If you like mysteries you will like this book. By Dani M. Book Level-6.7 Points-7.0

**//__Ida B__//** __Ida B,__ by Katherine Hannigan, takes place in modern day Wisconsin. The main character, Ida B, is a hopeful fourth grade girl who wants her world to be perfect. One way her world could be perfect, is if she never has to go to school again. One day her mother gets sick with cancer and her parents send her to school. That's only half of what happens though. Her dad sells part of their orchard too. Ida B is devastated beyond repair. School isn't that bad, but Ida B hates it. She grows a new heart and starts to get revenge. One way she gets revenge is by scaring her classmate Claire and Claire's little brother because they are the people who bought her land and built a house on it. Her world isn't perfect anymore. Will it ever be again? __Ida B__ is a really great story that I think should be read all over the world. The first reason is that it has a lot of emotion. I cried a few times during the times when it talked about her mom sometimes, and a few times when Ida B was crying. My second reason is that it makes you think really deep. For example, when it talks about the earth taking care of us, it really makes you think. My last reason is that the story leaves an everlasting impression on you because you'll never feel the same about doing something bad, big and bad. If you like sweet and sour realistic fiction, then chances are that you will love this book.

By Amelia K BL-5.7 AR points-5.0

Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Ugly Truth

__Diary of a wimpy kid the ugly truth__ by Jeff Kinney. Takes place in present day in a town in America. The main character is Gregory he is a wimpy middle school boy. He wants to get bake together with his best friend because he is no longer friends with his best friend. Rowley won’t talk to him. They both wind up at the same party and it is awkward. Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Ugly Truth is a very funny book. First it has a lot of jokes. Hers an example his mom always sends him a note on his lunch and his brother paces his lunch and rot him a very inbreeding note. He also loves going to the dentist. There is a very cute girl that works there and he likes her so he loved going to the dentist. His school had a party called the Lock – in Party. Kids could spend the night at the school and they are locked in so they can’t get out. This is one of the funniest books I have ever read, so if you like funny books I recommend this book for you! Isabella F. BL- 5.5 AR pts.- 3.0

__Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth,__ by Jeff Kinney, is a book set in a modern day town. The main character is Greg Heffley, a regular, young teenager. Greg’s ex-best friend is Rowley Jefferson who Greg ended up in a big fight with. This story is about a boy in middle school who is struggling with growing up. I really enjoyed this book because the author tells the story in a way that kids my age will easily understand. For example, the author talks about Greg wanting to be friends with the popular kids and is very disappointed to not be able to go to a big party, but he discovers later that he and Rowley were just invited to be slaves to the older kids. A second thing that boys and girls can relate to is the struggles with friends. Greg and Rowley had a big fight at the beginning of the year and Greg is lonely, sad, and probably feels a little guilty for causing the friendship to end. Another challenge Greg faces is that his mom goes back to work and everything changes. Not only must Greg help more around the house, but Greg also really doesn’t like that his mom isn’t home to support him after school and that his dad is not very good at helping with homework. This is a good story about how hard it is growing up and that we must learn to figure it out along the way. By Jade NK BL. 5.5 AR Points 3.0

__Diary of a Wimpy Kid__ By Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney, takes place in modern day. Greg loses his best friend and wants to get him back. But Rowley’s parents find him a new friend. So Greg tries to find a friend too. But he cannot find on because he wants his friend back. Will he get his friend back?

I think that this is a great book. First of all, it is very funny. It has jokes like when he looks into his future and his son says, ”Your underwear goes UNDRENETH your close dad.” In addition it makes you want to read more. It is a moving story that just keeps going. Finally it is like a comic book. It has lots of pictures and lots of words. I would recommend this book to a person who likes comic books.

-Ally L. BL:5.5 AR. Pts.:3.0

**Shiloh Season**

//Shiloh Season//, by Phyllis Reynolds Nalor, takes place in a town in America. Marty is the main character, 12 years old, who was given a dog, but the person that gave him the dog wants it back. Throughout the story, the original owner keeps making problems for Marty because he won’t give the dog, Shiloh, back. Will Marty have to give Shiloh back?

//Shiloh Season// is a good book. My first reason why I like this book is because it is funny. There is this part in the book when Marty wants Shiloh’s ear to stay straight up, but it keeps falling down. My second reason why I like this book is because it is interesting. For example, Marty and a group of kids are playing Hide & Seek. They think that Marty’s sister is lost, but actually, she is sleeping in Shiloh’s doghouse. I wondered if they were ever going to find her. My third reason is it is exciting. It’s exciting because there’s a part where the person who gave the dog to Marty comes over to Marty’s house to try to get the dog back. I didn’t know whether or not he would succeed. If you like dogs, then you will definitely like this book. If you read //The Good Dog//, by Avi, and liked it, you would like this book as well.

Matthew O. BL: 4.8 AR Pts. 5.0

Diary of the Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth The author of this book is Jeff Kinney. It takes place in Greg’s house and his school. Greg is the main character. Greg wants a new best friend. He used to have a best friend named Rowley but since they got in a fight their not best friends anymore. Greg goes to a sleep over party at their school but when he arrives Rowley is there too. Since the parents that run the sleep over are there. The parents are taking every thing away from them the kids want to get out. Will Greg have to work with Rowley.

I love this book. I think the characters are funny. One time Greg was waiting for dinner and Rodrick Greg’s brother was making it. Rodrick pretended that he microwave’s Greg’s dinner and when Rodrick gave the food to Greg he said,”Careful it’s hot!” and when Greg took a bite it was ICE cold! I like the end Rowley and Greg become best friends. If you like comedy you will like this book.

Ethan R. BL: 4.8 AR pts. 3.0