The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

There was a kid named Dwight. He made a little origami Yoda. Kids in the school think that Origami Yoda can tell the future. Then Tommy wants to know if Origami Yoda is real; real as in he can tell the future. Tommy wants to find out if a girl likes him, but he needs to know if he is real so that it is not the wrong answers, because then he will be thinking the wrong thing. So Tommy made a case file to decide if Origami Yoda is real or not. He collected story after story his friend Harvey who does not believe in Yoda lives a comment too, which gives you two pontes of view. Read the book to fig out if Yoda is real and if the girl likes Tommy or not.

James M.

Woodridge Elementary School

No Talking By: Andrew Clements

Dave Packer and Lynsey Burgess  are enemies. They've never liked each other. Dave and Lynsey are in the same class. One day while Dave is reading about Ghandi, who often remained silent for a whole day, he thought of something. The next day, Dave and Lynsey get in a fight as usual. But this fight is about talking. Dave thinks that girls talk more than boys. Then, they make a bet. Dave bets that girls will talk more than boys in one day. So, it's boys against girls. They are only allowed to say three words in each sentence. No talking for two WHOLE days. Who will win?

I recommend this book for anyone who likes challenges and betting.

 

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Genna C.

Grade 6

E.S. Rhodes

Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker? by Todd Strasser

Is that a dead dog in your locker? Barton Slugg, the Tardy Boys worst arch-enemy ever, asks. Barton is always looking to get the boys in trouble and their school is very strict. They have the NFA rule [No Furry Animals rule]. Is that a dead dog in the locker or is it just a dirty pile of gym clothes? Read Todd Strasser's funny book, Is that A Dead Dog in Your Locker? to find out what's really in the locker.

By: Jacob H.

Woodridge Elementary School

The War With Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith

Be prepared to laugh when you read The War with Grandpa. When Peter's grandma dies, Peter's grandpa is very lonely so he comes to live with Peter and his family. At first, Peter can't wait for his grandfather to move in, until he finds out that Grandpa will be staying in his room. Peter is forced upstairs into the spare bedroom, and he does not like it one bit. Peter decides to declare war with his grandpa. He told his grandfather if he won the war then he would get his room back. Throughout the entire book they play cruel and unfair tricks on one another. Peter steals Grandpa's false teeth, and Grandpa even takes Peter's toothbrush forcing him to be late for school.

I personally loved this book! I could relate to Peter's feelings when his grandfather took his room. My uncle is in the midst of moving so right now he is living with us. My sister and I now have to share a room with one another. No, I didn't declare war but I can relate to how Peter felt. I don't think I could pick a favorite part because the whole book was just too good! I caught myself laughing out loud many times when I was reading. I felt as if I knew all the characters because the author included tons of description.

I would recommend this book to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. As soon as you start reading you won't want to put it down . The War with Grandpa has all the characteristics of a good book such as humor and a descriptive author. I had never read a book by Robert Kimmel Smith before but I can't wait to read more by him! So, who will win the war? Peter ... or Grandpa? Start reading to find out! -- A.C., Garden City