Book Reviews
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Author: David Almond This book is not really a mystery and it’s not
really a fantasy, but a blend of real life with unbelievable elements.
Michael has a lot on his mind. His family has moved to a new house and his
parents are very worried about his sickly baby sister. He discovers a
mysterious figure in the dilapidated garage and nothing is ever the same.
This book is a quick read with many short chapters, but it will linger with
you for a long time. Reviewer:
Mrs. Francischelli Book
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author and title of the book. q
Be brief (one paragraph), be descriptive but do
not reveal the ending or any major plot twists. q
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library. q We will try to publish every review, but space is limited. Author: Eoin Colfer Review: This book is
fantasy, though not the type you might expect. The first main character you meet,
Artemis himself, is a 12 year old kid from a millionaire family. He’s not the
nicest person around. He is trying to get some fairy gold, with help from his
butler/personal valet, Butler, and Butler’s sister, Juliet. Holly Short is a
leprechaun. But that’s only a job. In reality, she’s an elf. Intrigue begins
when Artemis and Butler kidnap Holly while she is trying to replenish her
magic. What happens next? Read the book and find out. Reviewer: Joshua K.
/ 8th grade ********************************************************************* Author: Nancy Springer Review: This book is
amazing. It’s about a girl, Rosemary, whose mother, Celandine, is an aelfe
who gets killed by the lord’s henchmen. Rosemary changes her name to Rowen
and meets a half-wolf named Tykeel on her way to meet her father, Robin Hood. Reviewer: Jessica S.
/ 5th grade
Title: Skellig
Student Reviews
Genre: Fantasy
Title: Artemis Fowl
Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy
Title: Rowan Hood; Outlaw Girl of
Sherwood Forest