A girl who lives in a hotel

“Eloise”

Kay Thompson

I want to tell you about a funny book I recently read called “Eloise.” Eloise lives in a hotel called the Plaza. Eloise’s mom knows the owner of the hotel, so Eloise, her nanny and her mom all live at the Plaza.

Since Eloise’s mom is always busy working, her nanny takes care of her. She repeats everything she says three times.

Eloise has her own bedroom in which to play. Yet she invents games to play throughout the hotel. Once she even runs into the men’s room! (She immediately ran out.)

To find out what other unusual circumstances Eloise gets involved in while playing in the hotel, you’ll have to read the book.

Reviewed by Rachel, 10

Rockdale Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Tut Tut: The Time Warp Trio”

Jon Scieszka

Three boys travel back in time to ancient Egypt. They get separated and are falsely accused of stealing by a bad guy named Hatsnat. Hatsnat wants them killed so he tricks them and makes it look like they stole treasure.

If you like adventurous, funny books, you will love this book!

Reviewed by Harry, 8

The Gooden School

Sierra Madre

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“Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”

Verna Aardema

One morning a mosquito lies to an iguana. The iguana puts sticks in his ears, which frightens the python, which scares the rabbit, which startles the crow, which alarms the monkey, who kills the owlet when he jumped on a branch. Mother owl was so sad -- she couldn’t wake the sun so the day could come.

Read the story yourself and find out why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears.

Reviewed by Andrew, Third Grade

Helmers Elementary

Valencia

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“Franny B. Kranny, There’s a Bird in Your Hair”

Harriet Lerner and Susan Goldhor

Franny B. Kranny is having a family reunion so she gets a new hairdo. She begins to like her new hairdo when a bird perches on top of her head. She may even decide to cut her hair one day. To find out how Franny manages with a bird in her hair, read the book!

Reviewed by Nicole, 8

Cornerstone School

Rancho Palos Verdes

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