A secret in the cupboard
“The Secret of the Indian”
Lynne Reid Banks
Three friends, Emma, Patrick and Omri, keep the secret of having 3-inch dolls that they can put in a cupboard where the dolls become real. They try to keep the secret so that no one can find out. Read the story to find out what happens.
Reviewed by Elen, 10
Horace Mann Elementary
Glendale
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“Toto”
Marietta Moskin
This story is about an elephant named Toto and a little boy named Suku. They live in the jungles of Africa. Toto wanders away from his herd. Suku helps Toto. Suku takes a great risk by saving Toto and returning him to the herd. What happens to Suku? Read this book and find out.
Reviewed by Ricky, 4th grade
De Anza Elementary
Baldwin Park
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“Scarlett: The Garnet Fairy”
Daisy Meadows
Rachel and Kirsty go to an old stone farmhouse called Buttercup Farm. Kirsty finds a tiny toy tractor there and giant chestnuts under a chestnut tree. Suddenly, the dogs start barking. When the girls follow them, they find tiny sheep! Finally, they find a fairy -- Scarlett, the Garnet fairy. She controls the size of things.
Then Kirsty and Rachel climb to the top of a haystack and find a red jewel called a garnet. This belongs to Scarlett. Before they know it, goblins capture the jewel and Scarlett! Kirsty tries to make a deal with the goblins and . . . . Read the book to find out what happens next.
Reviewed by Neha, 8
Hugo Reid Elementary
Arcadia
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“Key to the Treasure”
Peggy Parish
Every summer, Liza and Bill, who are both 9 years old, and Jed, who is 10, go to their grandparents’ house. But this year is different. Their grandfather tells them a story about three treasures that haven’t been thought about for 100 years. Very soon after that, their grandfather goes away for business and gives them the first clue. They are on their way.
Will the three children be able to solve the mystery before their grandfather gets home -- or not?
Reviewed by Sophie, 8
Canyon Charter Elementary
Santa Monica
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“The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”
C.S. Lewis
This is the fifth book in C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia.” It is about King Caspian V of Narnia and his ship, “The Dawn Treader,” on a voyage to the end of the world (their world is flat) and Aslan’s Country. On the way, they encounter a sea serpent, an island that makes all of your dreams come true and many other bizarre places. This book was great!
Reviewed by Jeffrey, 11
Ivanhoe Elementary
Los Angeles
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