Nancy Drew is on the case

“The Secret of the Old Clock”

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew is driving along and a little girl runs into the road. Nancy is horrified and rescues the girl, whose name is Judy, and returns her to her home.

While there, Nancy learns that Josiah Crowley had said that he would leave Judy and her family money when he died.

But he died and there was no money. Nancy has to solve the mystery of the missing will.

There are thieves who drive a moving van. One of the things the thieves stole helps her solve the mystery. Can you guess what that is?

Reviewed by Clementine, 8

Canyon Charter Elementary

Santa Monica

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“Time Warp Trio: Sam Samurai”

Jan Scieszka

Three boys, Sam, Fred and Joe, had to do a report on haiku in their English class. They took a rest and a mist came from the book. Then, bam! They traveled back 100 years to Japan. They lost the book, and that meant that they were stuck there.

I like this book because it is funny and cool and because it is about samurai.

Would you like to learn about samurai? Then read this book!

Reviewed by Sarah, 8

Los Feliz Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Hour of the Olympics”

Mary Pope Osborne

The Magic Treehouse takes Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. There they meet a man named Plato. He becomes their friend and helps them find a book. They also go to an outdoor theater. Men played the roles of women.

Did you know that at one time women were not allowed at the Olympic games?

If you want to learn a lot about this, read the book!

Reviewed by Justice, 4th Grade

Miller Elementary

Burbank

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“The King’s Equal”

Katherine Patterson

This book is about a prince called Raphael who has to marry a princess so he can be a king. The princess lives on a far mountain and comes to the prince so they can marry and live for a long time.

I think you will like this book because it is fun to read. It has no killing, and it is fun because the animals can talk.

Reviewed by Hwa-Soo Choi, 8

Los Feliz Elementary, Los Angeles

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