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Kids like you have told us this is what they're reading. Maybe there's a book you'd like to recommend, too. To read past recommendations click on the "Previous Recommendations" link on the left.

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2007

[ January : February : March : April : May : June ]

June 5 Reviews
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People: The Eight Epic Novel by Dav Pilkey
Juvenile Fiction Pilkey

I think it was funny, silly, and scary.
Esmeralda - 8, 6/19/2007

The Delotra Book of Monsters by Emily Rodda; illustrations by Marc McBride
Juvenile Fiction Rodda

It's cool.
Zach - 10, 6/16/2007

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Juvenile Fiction Selznick

I think this book was very good. I liked how the godfather in the story doesn't like this kid named Hugo Cabret and he takes Hugo's notebook and burns it. Hugo keeps coming back and begins working for the old man. The author uses lots of pictures to help tell the story in a mysterious way.
David - 8, 6/15/2007

Poor Little Witch Girl by Marie Desplechin; translated by Gillian Rosner
Juvenile Fiction Desplechin

Well I think it's a great book for girls.
Samantha - 11, 6/14/2007

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin; pictures by Betsy Lewin
Juvenile Easy Cronin

Great book! The cows are typing letters to Farmer Brown. It made us laugh. We liked it so much we bought the book.
Noelle - 3, 6/7/2007

May 5 Reviews
Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet by Jill Marshall

It's a wonderful book with never-ending mysteries.
Phoebe - 10, 5/26/2007

*Not owned by the library; Suggest a Purchase.

Secret of the Dragon's Eye by Derek Hart

Secret of the Dragon's Eye is a really neat book about a dragon named Thaddeus, who is 1500 years old. He befriends 12-year-old Gavin Kane and his friends Emily and Bunty. The book takes place in Cornwall, England during World War Two. I learned a lot about what it was like to be my age during that war. The book is funny, because the dragon carves sugar all the time. There is a lot of adventure and Gavin learns how terrible war really is. There's plenty of action too, with invading Germans and a nasty black dragon near the end. Even though I've read it 3 times, I love the story. This is the first book in a series and I can't wait for the next one to come out. It would make a great movie too, I think. My auntie got this book from amazon for my birthday, because she knows how much I love dragons!
Ian - 13, 5/22/2007

*Not owned by the library; Suggest a Purchase.

I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont; illustrated by David Catrow
Juvenile Easy Beaumont

You can sing it! And there is paint everywhere!
Iris - 3, 5/22/2007

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Juvenile Fiction Funke

I thought it was stupendous; it is really good for people who like fantasy.
Miranda - 9, 5/12/2007

The Mystery of the Alamo Ghost by Carole Marsh

This book was a terrific mystery in a perfect location...here in San Antonio!
Lanie - 11, 5/11/2007

*Not owned by the library; Suggest a Purchase. Read other books by this author.

April 2 Reviews
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muņoz Ryan
Juvenile Fiction Ryan, Latino Juvenile Fiction Ryan

It is good and sad, but it's also great leading you to read on.
Daniel - 12, 4/14/2007

The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths
Juvenile Pbrack Fiction

It was funny. Please read it.
Manda - 11, 4/2/2007

March 2 Reviews
Where I'd Like to Be by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Juvenile Fiction Dowell

I thought the book was a heart-warming book that shows there is always someone who needs love from others.
Brittany - 12, 3/13/2007

S.O.R. Losers by Avi
Juvenile Fiction Avi

It is really good if you like sports like me!
Andrea - 12, 3/9/2007

February 1 Review
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
Juvenile Easy Barrett

It is so funny...food falls from the sky!
Alex - 5, 2/3/2007

January 2 Reviews
Eldest by Christopher Paoloni
Young Adult Fiction Paolini

This book was full of excitement and full of action! If you liked Harry Potter, then  you will love this!
Jacob - 10, 1/25/2007

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Juvenile Fiction DuPrau

It's an excellent book that people who like to imagine should read!
Cecilia - 10, 1/26/2007

 

Book recommendations...by kids, for kids!

Updated: 10/29/2007; Created: 10/15/02

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