Girl cares for baby dragon

“Dragon Keeper”

Carole Wilkinson

Ping is a slave girl who works for Lan, a fraudulent dragon keeper. She escapes with a dragon called Danzi. They go to the ocean to hatch Danzi’s egg. When Ping and Danzi reach an island in the middle of the ocean, the egg hatches and Danzi leaves. Ping is left to look after the baby dragon.

This is an adventurous and exciting book. I thought that this was just going to be a book about someone who takes care of dragons. But with all the deceivers, sorcerers and dragons, it was really exciting. Read the book and find out for yourself.

Reviewed by Nicole, 10

Third Street Elementary

Los Angeles

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“Meet Yo-Yo Ma”

Meish Goldish

A young boy gets a pain in his back. He has to get surgery. The doctor says the surgery might damage his nerves and he might not be able to play the cello again. He decides to have the operation because the pain is so bad.

His name is Yo-Yo Ma. He grows up to be a musical superstar.

Read the book to find out what happens after the surgery and how he grows up to become the great musician he is today.

Reviewed by Isaac, 11

Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

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“Julie and the Eagles”

Megan McDonald

Julie Albright is a 10-year-old who lives in San Francisco. Her parents are divorced and she’s having a hard time.

One day, she and her friend Ivy go to the park. They find an injured baby owl. Julie takes the owl to a rescue center. She meets a nice helper there named Robin.

Julie sees two eagles with their babies. Robin wants to send the eagles into the wilderness. Julie wants to help. Will they raise enough money for the eagles? Will the baby owl die? If you want to know the answers, read “Julie and the Eagles.”

Reviewed by Melissa, 10

Ivanhoe Elementary

Los Angeles

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