Meaning in the colors

“The Talking Cloth”

Rhonda Mitchell

This story is about Amber and her Aunt Phoebe. It takes place in Ghana.

Amber’s Aunt Phoebe tells her a lot about this cloth that talks. Only kings and queens wear this special cloth. The cloth comes in many colors -- white, yellow, green, blue and red.

What do the colors mean? Read this good short story to find out. Reviewed by Amanda, 8

Glenoaks Elementary, Glendale

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“Horrible Harry and the Dungeon”

Suzy Kline

This story is about a boy named Harry and his friend. In their 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 does not want to go to the Dungeon. 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 published it for all schoolkids so they can have fun reading it.

Reviewed by Helen, 9

Los Feliz School, Los Angeles

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“The Hit-Away Kid”

Matthew Christopher

This story is about a boy named Barry who plays on a baseball team.

My favorite part was when Barry got in trouble with his coach. To me it was sad.

To find out what happens to Barry, please read the book. Also, if you like to play baseball and know a lot about the game, you will really like this story.

Reviewed by Jocellen, 11

Dorris Place Elementary, Los Angeles

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“Wayside School Is Falling Down”

Louis Sachar

There are 29 kids in Mrs. Jewls’ class at Wayside School. Her classroom is on the top floor -- the 30th floor. Really weird things happen there. For example: Paul gets saved by Leslie’s pigtails. (To find out how that is possible, you will have to read the story!)

After the weird stuff, there comes the “Wayside School Is Falling Down” part. The school has a fire drill. When the bell rings, Mrs. Jewls’ class goes on the roof.

Read the book to find out what happens next. This book is really funny!

Reviewed by Kristine, 10

Miller Elementary, Burbank