Space facts, lots of laughs

“Space: Magic Tree House Research Guide”

Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne

When you read this book you can find out a million new things about space. Did you know that the sun can burst solar flares? If you like space, read this book. You will find out things you never knew!

Reviewed by Hannah, 8

Hope View School

Huntington Beach

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“Funny Frank”

Dick King-Smith

This book is a comedy to me because it makes me laugh. It is funny because it is about a chick who wants to become a duck. A girl names the chick Frank. Unfortunately, the chick is just not duck material. He tries to swim and nearly drowns. After his friends and family get him all dried off, they say, “Do not let him near that pond ever again.” All Frank thinks about is swimming.

Will Frank ever be able to swim? Read the book and find out.

Reviewed by Pete, 10

Third Street School

Los Angeles

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“Horrible Harry and the Dungeon”

Suzy Kline

In Harry’s school there is a new suspension room teacher. Harry and his friend think the suspension room teacher is mean.

You should read this story to find out if the suspension room teacher is mean or nice.

I like this story because at first Harry did not want to go to the “dungeon” (otherwise known as the suspension room). Then he changes his mind so his friend won’t get in trouble.

I also liked it because it was funny.

The author wrote this story about Harry and class 2B for her second graders. She wrote it for all school kids so they can have fun reading it.

Reviewed by Helen, 9

Los Feliz Elementary

Los Angeles

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“The Phantom Tollbooth”

Norton Juster

A boy named Milo suddenly finds a tollbooth and a small car in his room. He gets in the car and drives through the tollbooth and -- boom! -- he’s in a new world with a lot of plants and trees. Milo goes to places called the Doldrums, Dictionopolis, the Valley of Sound, Digitopolis and the Island of Conclusions. He makes friends there. They go on a dangerous journey in search of the princesses of Dictionopolis, Rhyme and Reason.

Can Milo and his friends Tock and the Humbug rescue Rhyme and Reason? Read the book to find out!

Reviewed by Lawson, 9

Ivanhoe Elementary

Los Angeles

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