Surviving trouble and solving mysteries

“The Boxcar Children”

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

This story is about the boxcar children: Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny. Their parents passed away and the children predicted trouble was coming. In this story, these children find new homes in the strangest places. Will the children stay in one place or keep moving locations? How will the children ever make money to survive? Read the story to find out.

Reviewed by Isis, 9

Rockdale Elementary

Los Angeles

*

“The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport”

By Laura Lee Hope

The Bobbsey Twins are good at solving mysteries. They search the Marsden house for two things: a cameo and coins that have four sides. Mrs. Marsden had put them somewhere and doesn’t remember where. The house is going to be torn down. But Nana stopped the wrecking ball. Do they find the jewelry and the coins? The only way you can find out is to read the book.

Reviewed by Mykael, 7

White Point Elementary

San Pedro

*

“Ramona the Brave”

By Beverly Cleary

First-grader Ramona Quimby likes to think she is brave and fearless. She thinks she’s brave defending her older sister at the park, but her sister says she is silly and embarrassing. Then one day, Ramona meets a big, growling dog on the way to school. Read the rest of the book and find out what the “brave” Ramona does.

Reviewed by Victoria, 9

Miller Elementary

Burbank

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