Of planets and pirates

“Venus”

Melanie Chrismer

I like this book because it is about my favorite planet. Venus is the second planet from the sun and has no moons. Venus is named after the Roman god of love and beauty.

Reviewed by Eli, 6,

John Muir Elementary

Santa Monica

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“The Hunt for Pirate Gold”

Irene Schultz

The Woodlanders are hunting for gold using a treasure map. Meanwhile, some crooks are trying to find diamonds. The Woodlanders go to Florida. When they catch the crooks, one of them has the diamonds. But then they put the diamonds back! Why? Read the book.

Reviewed by John, 10

Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

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“Field Trip to Niagara Falls”

Geronimo Stilton

What a story about a group of amazing mice! Geronimo and his nephew Benjamin are off to Niagara Falls for a field trip. Geronimo falls in love with Benjamin’s teacher, Ms. Angel Paws. They arrive at Niagara Falls and it is dark. They set up camp. The next day Ms. Angel Paws falls in love with Gentle Mouse! This upsets Geronimo. Suddenly there is the sound of helicopter engines. Who is it? You better read the book before I blurt it out.

Reviewed by Gracie, 9

Ivanhoe Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Ramona the Brave”

Beverly Cleary

Ramona Quimby is 6 and determined to be brave. It is not easy.

She is always getting into trouble and it is usually out of the blue. Plus, her mom has a new job. Her teacher does not understand how hard Ramona is trying to grow up. And she has a scary new bedroom.

I thought this book was going to be a regular old clumsy little girl story, but it wasn’t. I never knew what was going to happen next. Anybody who likes to read stories about funny little girls should read this book. It is fantastic.

Reviewed by Amber, 10

3rd Street School

Los Angeles