Onions help fight a giant
“The Mysterious Giant of Barletta”
Tomie dePaola
A mysterious giant and an old lady live in a town called Barletta. An army is going to destroy the town.
The old lady says, “The mysterious giant will save us. There are three rules. The first rule is to bring the biggest onion you can find. The second rule is to hide somewhere. The third rule is not to ask any questions.”
Do you want to find out if the giant will save the town? Read the book!
Reviewed by Eli, 8
Glenoaks Elementary, Glendale
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“The Kidnapped King”
Ron Roy
This story is about a prince whose parents are kidnapped. The prince’s name is Sammy, and he goes to stay at Dink’s house for protection. But the day after he arrives, he is kidnapped too!
If you want to find out what happens next, I recommend you read this book.
Reviewed by Kristine, third grade
Hugo Reid Elementary, Arcadia
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“The Hobbit”
J.R.R. Tolkien
A hobbit named Bilbo Baggins meets a wizard named Gandalf and a group of dwarfs. They have adventures in which they face goblins, wolves, trolls and giant spiders.
They travel to the Lonely Mountain to defeat the dragon, Smaug, and get the treasure. Will Smaug be defeated? What will happen to Bilbo and the others? Will they die or will they find the treasure? You will have to read the book to find out!
I like this book because it tells a lot of things about the creatures of Middle-earth. Bilbo has a ring that makes him invisible when he wears it. This is very cool. If you like adventures and magic, then this book is for you!
Reviewed by Jeremy, fourth grade
Miller Elementary, Burbank
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“India the Moonstone Fairy”
Daisy Meadows
Once there were two girls who knew about fairies. The fairy magic was becoming less and less because a bad man took the magic jewels away from the fairies. The two girls try to find all of the magic jewels. If you like fairy tales, you will love this book.
Reviewed by Katya, 8
Coeur d’Alene Elementary, Venice