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Title:	The Angel's Command
Author:	Brian Jacques
Review:
	AWESOMENESS!!! Another great Brain Jacques book! Keep it up!!!
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	08/04/2009

Title:	Anyone but Me
Author:	Nancy Krulik
Review:
	I like this book because...Katie is really smart.
Reviewer:	sydney, Age 8, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Artemis Fowl
Author:	Eoin Colfer
Review:
	Tops on my list. Full of drama and action. "Artemis Fowl" is about a 12-year-old boy genius, who is the son of a great length of criminal masterminds. He needs to find a way to restore the family fortune. So, he researches the People. Elves. Pixies. Trolls. Dwarfs. But then, like all geniuses, he bites off more than he can chew. He kidnaps an elf named Holly Short. But little does he know that elves aren't the joyous people of bedtime stories... For while humans were smashing rocks together, they were figuring out scientific formulas...
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 12, Ocean Park
Date:	03/14/2010

Title:	Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
Author:	Eoin Colfer
Review:
	As the second book in the Artemis Fowl series, The Arctic Incident definitely meets expectations. Artemis is back, and the People still hate him, but this time there's an unlikely partnership involved. Holly and Artemis team up to rescue Artemis' father from the Russian Mafia, and figure out who is supplying goblins with batteries to power their weapons.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 12, Ocean Park
Date:	03/14/2010

Title:	Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
Author:	Eoin Colfer
Review:
	Once again, Artemis Fowl is back and committing crime, this time against his father's wishes. Artemis is trying to make a deal with a shrewd pirate, who in the end shoots Artemis' faithful bodyguard. Artemis is trying to sell him a stolen piece of fairy technology. What the pirate doesn't know is that Artemis is the only one who knows the code, and it would take approximately 10 years to crack. The faster way? Kidnap Artemis and torture the answer out of him.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 12, Ocean Park
Date:	03/14/2010

Title:	Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception
Author:	Eoin Colfer
Review:
	Holly Short, Artemis Fowl's rival, and her father-like commander, Commander Root, have been lured into a trap that in the end will kill one of them. When Holly is framed for Root's murder, it's up to her to save Artemis from Opal Kobio, an old enemy, and to save to underground world from Opal's side: humans.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 12, Ocean Park
Date:	03/14/2010

Title:	Banner in the Sky
Author:	James Ramsey Ullman
Review:
	I love "Banner in the Sky". The detail is so incredible that you feel like you are climbing up the Citadel with Rudi and the climbers. If you love to get active and feel a part of a story, "Banner in the Sky" would be a great book for you to read.
Reviewer:	Crystal, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	08/28/2009

Title:	The BFG
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	I liked this book. The BFG stands for the Big Friendly Giant. The BFG never went to school which meant that he couldn't speak, write, or read well. My favorite part of the book is when Sophie, a little girl, and the BFG travel to England to meet Queen Elizabeth. They told Q.E that there was a Giant Country. They also said that the giants went out at night to eat children. The BFG was a vegetarian. At the end, the army and the navy captured the giants and the children of the world were saved. I recommend this book to all readers who like adventure books.
Reviewer:	Hanan, Age 10, Ocean Park
Date:	03/29/2009

Title:	The Candlestone
Author:	Bryan Davis
Review:
	A little sad at the end, but still an awesome book. A girl named Bonnie helps another girl named Ashley go through the failing health of her grandfather, who raised Ashley.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	06/06/2009

Title:	The City of Ember
Author:	Jeanne DuPrau
Review:
	This book is amazingly awesome. I hate science fiction, but this was one of my favorite books.
Reviewer:	Lauren, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	04/06/2009

Title:	Crispin
Author:	Avi
Review:
	It was a great book. It's a long book, but it's worth it. It's about a mob chasing Crispin and accusing him of murder and stealing. If you like action, you will love this book.
Reviewer:	Christina, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	06/12/2009

Title:	The Dark is Rising series
Author:	Susan Cooper
Review:
	This series is awesome!!!! Susan Cooper is a great writer! It has 5 books about a boy named Will who, on his 11th birthday, discovers he is the last of the Old Ones. Along with a Welsh boy named Bran, an Old One called Merriman, and Simon, Jane, and Barney Drew, Will learns many things and has many adventures. Sad in some parts, but mostly very exciting! 5 Stars!!!!!
Reviewer:	Deborah, Age 11, Chehalis
Date:	02/04/2010

Title:	Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author:	Jeff Kinney
Review:
	It funny.
Reviewer:	Alex, Age 8, McCleary
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Author:	Jeff Kinney
Review:
	I like this book because it is funny and it tells details and I like the pictures.
Reviewer:	Joel, Age 8, Shelton
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Diary of a wimpy kid: Rodrick Rules
Author:	Jeff Kinney
Review:
	It's funny.
Reviewer:	Alex, Age 8, McCleary
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Author:	Jeff Kinney
Review:
	I like this book because it is funny, hysterical. My four favorite characters are Manny, Rodrick, Greg, and Rowley.
Reviewer:	Evan, Age , Amanda Park
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	All the Dragons in our Midst books
Author:	Bryan Davis
Review:
	I love these books!!! If you like The Lord of the Rings, Redwall, DragonSpell, or The Chronicals of Narnia, you'll love these.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	06/06/2009

Title:	Gathering Blue
Author:	Lois Lowry
Review:
	This book was so awesome! If you read "The Giver" you should read this too. They are tied together because they both take place in the future, but one world is all high-tech, and in the other world, they live in huts.
Reviewer:	Katie, Age 13, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2009

Title:	GERONIMO STILTON, SECRET AGENT
Author:	Geronimo Stilton
Review:
	Geronimo lost the red sealed envelope.
Reviewer:	Alex, Age 8 , Amanda Park
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	The Giver
Author:	Lois Lowry
Review:
	I loved this book! It was so interesting! It got me thinking about all of the possibilities that our future could end up as.
Reviewer:	Katie, Age 13, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2009

Title:	Hank the Cowdog
Author:	John Erickson
Review:
	The tapes are good. The author does all the voices himself. It's really comical.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	03/31/2009

Title:	( All of Harry Potter Series)
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I personaly think J.K. Rowling should add to this series. It is AMAZING! I recomend these books to ages 10- a billion.
Reviewer:	Madisyn, Age 10, Yelm
Date:	06/12/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author:	J.K Rowling
Review:
	I loved this book! It kept me interested in every word, every sentence, and every chapter. I can't wait to see the last movie of this series.If you like fiction, then I suggest you read this series.
Reviewer:	Deanna, Age 12, Winlock
Date:	08/11/2009

Title:	harry potter and the goblet of fire
Author:	j.k. rowling
Review:
	I LOVED THIS BOOK! It was my fave in the series! the next one is good, too; HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.
Reviewer:	KIM, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	06/17/2009

Title:	Harry Potter series
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I totally disagree with Kai, Age 11. I thought it was much better than the films which are Excellent! I recommend these to everyone.
Reviewer:	Molly, Age 10, Ocean Park
Date:	11/22/2009

Title:	Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
Author:	Cynthia Rylant
Review:
	It was a good story. I like Henry a lot.
Reviewer:	sara, Age 7, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet
Author:	Tony Abbott
Review:
	Because it is magical.
Reviewer:	Tanmayee, Age 7, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Author:	BARBARA PARK
Review:
	I like this book.
Reviewer:	bailey, Age 8, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Junie B., First Grader Aloha-ha-ha
Author:	Barbara Park
Review:
	I liked it because of the bird in her hair!
Reviewer:	sarah, Age 7, Aberdeen
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	The Lightning Thief / Percy Jackson series
Author:	Rick Rordan
Review:
	This book is original and has many twists that readers don't think of. The purpose of Greek mythology not only entertains you but gives you knowledge about mythology.
Reviewer:	Gorgia, Age 12, Oakville
Date:	02/08/2010

Title:	Once Upon a Curse
Author:	E. D. Baker
Review:
	I loved this book! I just piked it off of my shelf and started reading it. It pulled me in right away! I haven't read the previous books in the series, The Frog Princess, or the Dragon's Breath, but it still made lots of sense to me. I'm reading Dragon's Breath right now. Apparently I'm reading the series backwards. You could pick up any book in that trilogy and be into it immediately. If you're looking for a quick, funny, and interesting read, then read one of these books, they're awesome! Also, no one is too old or too young to read these books.
Reviewer:	Katie, Age 13, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2009

Title:	The Principals New Clothes
Author:	Stephanie Calmenson
Review:
	I like this book bcause it talks about integrity.
Reviewer:	Bob, Age 10, Elma
Date:	02/05/2010

Title:	Raising Dragons
Author:	Brian Davis
Review:
	I absolutley loved this book. I am now hooked on the series, Dragons in our Midst, and have read each book at least two times. I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens to Billy, Bonnie, Ashley, Walter, and all my other favorites.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	06/06/2009

Title:	Replica series
Author:	Marilyn Kaye
Review:
	This book was ssssssssoooooooooooooo good! It had everything in it! Adventure, mystery, romance everything! And it's suitable for ALL ages! such a good book. There are 26 in the series. P.S: I didn't get them from a library, just go on the internet. McCleary is just a random library.
Reviewer:	Jennifer, Age 9, McCleary
Date:	05/29/2009

Title:	Ruby Holler
Author:	Sharon Creech
Review:
	I love this book. It was so hard to put down. Great mystery, suspense, and adventure.
Reviewer:	Rose, Age 9, Tumwater
Date:	05/16/2009

Title:	The Sea of Monsters
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	This was the first book i read from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and i liked it so much i forced my brother to read them, now he is so into it he makes me pick a character and go sword fight HIM as Percy........
Reviewer:	Abigail, Age 12, Montesano
Date:	06/02/2009

Title:	The Singer of All Songs
Author:	Kate Constable
Review:
	Loved it. Read it.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	03/31/2009

Title:	Circles of Seven
Author:	Bryan Davis
Review:
	Incredibly sad in the middle, but the end is fantastically happy. I promise you, if you liked the first two books, (Raising Dragons and The Candlestone) you will also fall in love with this one.
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	06/06/2009

Title:	Tears of a Dragon
Author:	Bryan Davis
Review:
	This is my favorite book of all time. It involves a loving sacrifice, a computer genuis, jumping from an airplane, restoring dragons...What more could you want?
Reviewer:	Hope, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	06/06/2009

Title:	The Titan's Curse
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	Very Great,Full of ACTION AND SUSPENSE
Reviewer:	Cole, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	06/16/2009

Title:	Tuck Everlasting
Author:	Natalie Babbit
Review:
	I loved this book because it was exciting to read. The author was very descriptive.
Reviewer:	Angi, Age 15, Amanda Park
Date:	02/03/2010

Title:	Twilight and New Moon
Author:	Stephanie Meyer
Review:
	I love her series. They are AMAZINGLY interesting and good. I would recommend these 2 books to ages 10-10 billion.
Reviewer:	Madisyn, Age 10, Yelm
Date:	06/12/2009

Title:	A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village
Author:	Lemony Snicket (Real name unknown)
Review:
	This book is the best of its series! Really! You don't have to read them in order! Just start with this one! Please! It's so awesome! Please! PLEASE! It's so awesome!
Reviewer:	Kai, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	05/11/2009

Title:	Warriors
Author:	Erin Hunter
Review:
	It's about cats and it's interesting.
Reviewer:	Luke, Age 11, Chehalis
Date:	06/19/2009

Title:	The Whispering House
Author:	Elliott Mason
Review:
	If you like ghost stories then you will love this one! It keeps you guessing all the way. There were parts that almost freaked me out! But it was also sad and I almost cried at the end.
Reviewer:	Tina, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	10/09/2009

Title:	The World of Warcraft Comic Books
Author:	Various authors
Review:
	These books are fantastic! Suspenseful, creepy, LOTS of action. A little hard to follow for some readers. Really great. You should play the online game, too!
Reviewer:	Kai, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	07/14/2009

Title:	Al Capone Does My Shirts
Author:	Gennifer Choldenko
Review:
	Al Capone Does My Shirts is a great book! Gennifer makes Moose sound like someone who would be your best friend, in my opinion. She does AMAZING elaboration when it comes to detailing the locations, especially in the sequel, Al Capone Shines my Shoes, I loved how she described China Town. Try the book out!!!
Reviewer:	Kyanna A., Age 11, Centralia
Date:	02/23/2010

Title:	Candyfloss
Author:	Jacqueline Wilson
Review:
	funny
Reviewer:	holly, Age 6, Westport
Date:	01/31/2010

Title:	Haunted Mask
Author:	R.L. Stine
Review:
	It was very, very, very scary.
Reviewer:	victor, Age 8, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
Author:	Cynthia Rylant
Review:
	I think this book is a great story and it is funny!
Reviewer:	Hannah, Age 8, North Mason
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Bailey School Kids: Monsters Don't Scuba Dive
Author:	Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones
Review:
	I have a connection.I like to scuba dive.
Reviewer:	aleia, Age 8, Westport
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes
Author:	Wendelin Van Draanen
Review:
	Because it was exciting and funny and because I love mysteries!
Reviewer:	Jana, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	12/11/2009

Title:	Sisters Grimm series
Author:	Michel Buckley
Review:
	They are really thought-out books, and interesting.
Reviewer:	kimberly, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	09/07/2009

Title:	The Spiderwick Chronicles
Author:	Holy Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
Review:
	These books are pretty darn good. However, you can tell that none of it is real because one, faeries are just not real, and two, most of the important facts the author(s) write about they forget. These books are okay and they are usually for low-level readers.
Reviewer:	Kai, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	05/11/2009

Title:	That Summer
Author:	Sarah Dessen
Review:
	I liked this book because it was exciting and great to read and it was realistic.
Reviewer:	Quincy, Age 13, North Mason
Date:	03/01/2010

Title:	Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
Author:	Dav Pilkey
Review:
	It is kind of boring, a bit.
Reviewer:	dominic, Age 8, Raymond
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Junie B. First Grader at Last
Author:	Barbara Park
Review:
	I liked this book because I once had glasses and I was scared that people would laugh at me.
Reviewer:	shriya, Age 8, Ilwaco
Date:	03/05/2010

Title:	Twilight
Author:	stephanie meyer
Review:
	well all of my friends were reading the Twilight series and i wanted to see what all this was about so i read Twilight. just a little advice if you saw the movie dont read the book because then it ruins it. thats what happend to me!!!! and also if you are not a heavy reader like myself then i would only kindda sortta recommend but my reading level is a 5.4 and im in 6th grade so yea ...THANX!!!:)) ;P
Reviewer:	Ryann, Age 12, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2009

Title:	warriors
Author:	Hunter,Erin
Review:
	I liked the book because I like cats and it's long but good. It could make you hooked like it did to me.
Reviewer:	Malachi, Age 8, Aberdeen
Date:	06/18/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	The first two movies are good. The books give me gas. BOOOO!
Reviewer:	Kai, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	05/11/2009

Title:	Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake
Author:	Sobol, Donald
Review:
	This was the most boring book I have ever read. I would never recommend this book to anyone that likes a good mystery.
Reviewer:	Molly, Age 10, Ocean Park
Date:	11/22/2009

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