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“The Case of the Secret Valentine”

James Preller

Jigsaw Jones is at it again. Jigsaw has a secret admirer. It’s up to him to find out who it is. Will he find out before Valentine’s Day? Or will he no longer be the best detective in the second grade? Read this book and find out.

Reviewed by Danielle, 9

Barnhart School

Arcadia

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“Holes”

Louis Sachar

A boy, Stanley, is convicted of a crime and sent to a juvenile correctional facility. They are forced to dig holes all day in the hot sun of the desert.

One of the boys has dug his hole for him while Stanley was away. In exchange, he teaches the boy, Zero, how to read. One day, they find something in a hole. They soon find out that that thing is good -- but comes with an almost deadly consequence. What could that be?

Reviewed by Amelia, third grade

Hermosa Valley School

Hermosa Beach

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“Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist:

The Invisible Fran”

Jim Benton

Franny’s only hobby is inventing. On Hobby Day at her school, Franny is going to make a two-headed robot. But when she tells her classmates how much fun it is to be a mad scientist, they don’t listen. Then the idea of making herself invisible pops into her head. She makes herself invisible and scares her classmates by talking to them. Her classmates wind up making the robot evil and a huge mess! She makes herself visible again and tries to stop the robot with her classmates who are now her friends. They stop it. One of her new friends teaches her how to make pretty cookies.

I liked this book because it was funny. If you like funny books, I recommend it.

Reviewed by Rebecca, 8

Crossroads School

Santa Monica

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“Peter and the Starcatchers”

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Peter is on an adventure on the high seas with his new friend Molly. They overcome pirates and thieves in their journey as they fight to keep a secret safe from evil. Molly is captured by Captain Hook and his assistant. Will Peter save Molly?

I like this book because it has lots of challenging words. It also explains everything very well. You’ll love this book!

Reviewed by Emily, 9

Miller Elementary

Burbank

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