T. rex is at the root of riddle

“The Talking T. Rex”

Ron Roy

Have you ever seen a talking T. rex? Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose have a friend, Jud Wheat, who has one. Jud comes to Green Lawn and gives a show with Tyrone the T-rex. The money he raises is for a dinosaur museum. All of the money is hidden in a secret compartment inside Tyrone. But after the show all of the money is gone! To find out where the money went read this book!

The book was great! It held me to the end. My favorite part was when the money disappeared. That part was full of mystery and suspense. I really like the main characters because they’re sneaky detectives! I learned that you should have a brain full of imagination like the author Ron Roy!

Reviewed by Ani, 8

Los Feliz Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Island of the Blue Dolphins”

Scott O’Dell

Have you ever wanted to read a book that has suspense, humor, adventure and sadness all in one? Well then, you should read “Island of the Blue Dolphins.” It is about a brave girl named Karana who is stranded on an island. This Island is shaped like a dolphin! A rival tribe had stolen all her tribe’s food and killed virtually all their men. So the chief decides that it would be best to leave the island. They get on a ship ready to go, but suddenly Karana jumps of the boat. Why? To save her brother. He jumped off to get a possession that he left behind. The wild dogs would soon kill him. Find out if Karana survives and gets rescued or if she dies of loneliness.

Reviewed by Laurel, 10

Robinson Elementary

Manhattan Beach

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“The Dark Pond”

Joseph Bruchac

This is a story about a shy, half-Armenian, half-Shawnee boy named Armie. He is a little shorter than most boys his age, but he’s a lot stronger and tougher. He has a special bond with animals and follows a trail of their tracks that leads to a dark body of water.

The pond calls to him. He makes friends with another Indian, who helps him discover what lies beneath the dark, dangerous water. You’ll find out what only by reading the book. Take it from me, you’ll never guess the ending!

Reviewed by Cameron, 11

Ivanhoe Elementary

Los Angeles

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