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Book Corner
Book Review by Kids, for Kids
These book reviews were submitted at the Howard County Library. Ben and Andrew Hung were chosen to receive two AMC movie passes for their book reviews! Visit your branch today, and look for the book review forms in the children’s area. Your review could be chosen for a prize.
This Month's Reviews
- “The Boxcar Children: The Great Detective Race”
By Gertrude Chandler Warner
Book review by Ben Hung, 8, of Laurel
The Boxcar children sign up for a mystery game. They want the prize – front seats to a ballet called “Swan Lake.” As they look for clues, a woman called Amber is following them. The children find clues everywhere, but they find also find a fake clue. A boy named Chris planted the fake clue and stole a page of Jessie’s notebook. Find out if the Boxcar children get the right answer by reading this book.
“The Boxcar Children: The Great Detective Race” was published in 2008 by Albert Whitman & Company. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
- "Shiloh"
By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Book review by Andrew Hung, 10, of Laurel
This book is about a child named Marty Preston who lives in West Virginia. This story starts on a Sunday when Marty is sitting on the porch. He sees a young beagle that follows him around. He is named Shiloh. When his dad sees the dog, he said it belongs to Judd. Judd mistreats his dogs. He kicks his dogs, starves them and shoots them. Judd wants his dog back. Marty keeps the dog in hiding so Judd does not know Marty is trying to help the dog. Find out what happens next by reading “Shiloh.”
“Shiloh” was published in 2000 by Aladdin. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
- “Pinkalicious”
By Victoria and Elizabeth Kann
Book review by Kim Taylor, 7, of Savage
I chose this book because I am the opposite of the girl. Once upon a time, a girl LOVED pink. One day, it was rainy, so she made cupcakes. She ate a lot. She ate so much that she became pink. Her mother called the doctor. The doctor said, “No more cupcakes.” She went to the park. She looked like a flower, and a bee came … and then more and more animals surrounded her. When she came home, she wanted more cupcakes, but her mom said “no.” So, she sneaked a cupcake. Then, she went to bed. In the morning, she woke up, and she was red. She ate all the green foods she could find, and then she was herself again. But her brother came down and he was pink – Pink-a-boo!
“Pinkalicious” was published in 2006 by Harper Collins. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 4-8.
- “Lunch Money”
By Andrew Clements
Book review by Charis Smith, 9, of Marriottsville
This is the first audio book I ever listened to. I liked it a lot. I recommend it to other kids.
“Lunch Money” was published in 2007 by Aladdin. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
- “Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything”
By Lenore Look
Book review by Kevin Key, 8, of River Hill
Ruby Lu’s cousin Flying Duck emigrated from China to somewhere on the West Coast of America. Flying Duck couldn’t speak very good English. The school nurse made Flying Duck cover one eye and read the top line of the eye chart. When she read it, it came out in Chinese. Ruby Lu had to translate it into English for the school nurse. After that, a note got sent home that they needed glasses. This is an event that none of us like, but Ruby Lu and Flying Duck wanted them badly. It was their dream to get glasses.
“Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything” was published in 2006 by Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
- “Thanksgiving Is …”
By Louise Borden
Book review by Elizabeth Schroen
Learn about how pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 to America. This book shows how the pilgrims traveled across the Atlantic and created a new life. They had to learn how to hunt and farm – but thankfully, the Native Americans were there to help. Compare the first Thanksgiving to the holiday you celebrate with your family. This is a great book for kids who are learning how to read.
“Thanksgiving Is…” was published in 1997 by Scholastic. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 4-8
- “Thanksgiving on Plymouth Plantation”
By Diane Stanley
Book review by Elizabeth Schroen
The time-traveling twins along with their grandmother travel back to the time of the pilgrims. Grandma makes up the story that the family sailed up from Jamestown, and they venture into the woods. Soon, they’re helping with the harvest. They meet Squanto, a Wampanoag Native American, and attend a Puritan worship ceremony. Then, everyone enjoys a three-day feast: Thanksgiving. Learn about games played by pilgrim children, like stool-ball, and the words used for the first crops. The family finally travels back to the present day and enjoys a Thanksgiving feast of their own.
“Thanksgiving on Plymouth Plantation” was published in 2004 by Joanna Cotler. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
- “You Wouldn’t Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus”
By Fiona MacDonald
Book review by Elizabeth Schroen
So, you want to go to sea and sail to the New World? You might think twice about making the journey after reading this fun book that reads like a comic – and a history book. Learn tips to be a safe sailor and find out what foods to pack for your trip as you study a map and find out your duties on the ship. This is a great book to take you back in time and show what it was really like for Christopher Columbus and other explorers.
“You Wouldn’t Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus” was published in 2004 by Franklin Watts. It is available at Howard County Libraries. For ages 9-12.
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