Monday, January 30, 2012

AR Book Blogs

 Jennifer W. 5-E
The Lemonade War by Jecqueline Davies (Realistic Fiction)
Why did you pick this book?
I picked it because everybody who had read said it was great. Also, when I read the back it looked good. If you like lemonade stands you will love this book.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of the book is when they are doing the lemonade war because it was intense. You wouldn't know what was going to happen next. If you read the part where they were fighting you would be forced to read the rest. In other words you wouldn't want to stop. Also, I liked how she wrote it so you could make connections. If you have a brother or a sister you could relate to it.
Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed reading this book.
 I enjoyed this book because it was suspending. You would be silly to stop reading it. That is just my thoughts though because I loved it. In the book some things will make you laugh and some things will make you be sad. That's what I loved about it.
Add any other details about this book that you think is important to share.
When you read this you will want to just sit back, read, and have a nice cold glass of lemonade. It might even inspire you to make a lemonade stand. It will give you tips so you might get a lot of money. It will give you ideas and you will not want to wait for summer. So read it over and over and drink lemonade. There are two more books so you can just keep on reading it. It will give something to read.


*Note from Mrs. Fellows*
I have not read this book yet, but after reading this Book Blog, I'm adding to my list for sure.  Check out this Book Trailer, it will surely want to make you read it too!


http://www.lemonadewar.com/book1_tlw_trailer.html

Zachary VS 4-D
Septimus Heap: Magyk by Angie Sage (Fiction/Fantasy)
Why did you pick this book?
I picked this book because I love to read fiction stories and the title sounded interesting to me.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of this story is when boy 412 falls into a deep hole and finds the Dragon Ring. He can now stop DomDaniel from taking over the palace with the Dragon Rings Magykal powers.
Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed reading this book.
I enjoyed this book because it is a great fiction story, and has adventure in it. I also love reading about magic and some combat, and this story has all of that too!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

AR Book Blog Entries

Jennifer W. from 5-E
President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston (Realistic Fiction)
Why did you pick this book?
One reason I picked this book was because the back looked good. Also it had cupcakes on the cover. I love books about cupcakes. Another reason I chose the book is because I'm in fifth grade and so I could make connections.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of this book is when she goes to Mrs. Wetzel's shop and makes cupcakes. Another thing I likes about this book is it has recipes so you can make some of the things she talks about.Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed this book.
If you like books that are about cooking,food,or anything to do with a kitchen you will be engaged in this book. Also if you like a book about friendship you will love it.
Add any other details about this book that you think is important to share.
In this book a girl named Brianna dreams to be president of the fifth grade. Her dream gets interrupted by Jasmine Moon. If you like a great plot you will love this book!

Claire T.- 5-E
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (Fiction)
Why did you pick this book?
I picked it because, I like the other books  in the series. Also I like some of his other books, they are very interesting.They always have something happening.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part was the end because it was very exciting and you didn't know what was going to happen next. You thought something was going to happen but it turned out the complete opposite. 
Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed this book because there are lots of twists and turns. You never knew what was going to happen next. Also it has action, adventure, and a little bit of humor. The characters were so well described you felt like you could actually know them, plus there was always something happening in the story so you never got bored of reading it.    
Add any other details about this book that you think is important to share.
I think it's important to share a little about the story line. The book is about three kids who are children of a god and human. They are called godlings. They have to go on a journey to stop monsters from rising and taking over the mortal world.They travel all over to find stuff they need to stop the monsters. It's a very good book.
 

Monday, January 16, 2012

What's that awesome smell?

Can you smell the new books in the air?  Sure, call me strange, I just LOVE the smell of new books!  That first sniff when you open it....yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about, don't you?

One of the new books that I was so excited to read to the students was "Mustache!" by Mac Barnett, and Kevin Cornell.  You must take the time to read this, be sure to really look at the illustrations, they will crack you up!

Mustache!
I'm currently working on placing the order for the Non-Fiction books that will be covered by the Grant money from HEF.  Am I bragging?  Maybe just a little, I'm just so excited to get $500 in new books!  The teachers have been giving me some great ideas of books to add to our library!
 
So many things to be grateful for at Alward right now!
 
Keep Reading,
Mrs. Fellows