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2006 - 122 Reviews

[ January : February : March : April : May : June : July : August : September : October : November : December ]

December 1 Reviews
Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox by Grace Maccarone
Juvenile Beginner Maccarone

A little boy that has chicken spots. When he takes a oatmeal bath he does not itch anymore. A few days pass and when he got up he didn't have no more chicken spots and now he could go to school.
Justine - 10, 12/22/2006

November  3 Reviews
Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar
Juvenile Fiction Sachar

I thought it was funny because the name "Bebe Gunn".
Christian - 9, 11/18/2006

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Juvenile Fiction White

I loved this book and I can't wait to see the movie.
Samantha - 7, 11/11/2006

Buzz! A Book About Insects by Melvin Berger
juvenile 595.7 berger

Andrew - 9, 11/1/2006

October 1 Review
A Frog Thing by Eric Drachman
Juvenile Read-Along Drachman

I loved the music set to the reading of this story. It is a good book about a frog who does not give up. It is funny and has wonderful pictures.
Fran - 6, 10/26/2006

September  1 Review
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling
juvenile 595.71 dussling

Andrew - 9, 9/21/2006

August 18 Reviews
Bugs by Penelope York
juvenile 595.7 york

Andrew - 9, 8/19/2006

Insects by Sue Hadden
juvenile 595.7 hadden

Andrew - 9, 8/18/2006

Bizarre Bugs by Doug Wechsler
juvenile 595.7 wechsler

Andrew - 9, 8/17/2006

The Best Book of Bugs by Claire Llewellyn
juvenile 595.7 llewellyn

Andrew - 9, 8/16/2006

Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
young adult fiction hoffman

I've liked some of Hoffman's other books/books made into movies so I thought I would give this one a try. I wasn't quite sure what to make of the story, it seemed to be a bit like what happened on 9/11. It tells how various people deal with the after effects of a disaster.
Virginia - 12, 8/14/2006

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
JUVENILE FICTION ROWLING

I liked this book because it had more details than the movie did. It is one of my all-time favorites!
Jake - 11, 8/13/2006

Yotsuba&! #1 by Kiyohiko Azuma Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma
Young Adult Fiction Azuma

I think that Yotsuba&! is a very funny book. even thow it's in the young adult area it's a kids book. it's rateed a for all ages. it's about a girl named yotsuba who is six years old, and gose threw a normal six year olds life.
Makayla - 10, 8/12/2006

Maggots, Grubs, and More: The Secret Lives of Young Insects by Melissa Stewart
juvenile 595.7139 Stewart

Andrew - 9, 8/11/2006

World's Weirdest Bugs and Other Creepy Crawlies by M.L. Roberts
juvenile 595.7 Roberts

Andrew - 9, 8/10/2006

Big Bugs by Seymour Simon
Juvenile 595.7 Simon

Andrew - 9, 8/9/2006

Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know About Insects and Spiders by Cherie Winner
Juvenile 595.7 Winner

Andrew - 9, 8/8/2006

Bugs by Sue Malyan
juvenile 595.7 Malyan

Andrew - 9, 8/7/2006

Twilight Child by Sally Warner
young adult fiction warner

I thought this book would have more fantasy elements, but instead it was more character/story driven, which wasn't a bad thing. It was somewhat of a slow read, but I did get through it.
Virginia - 12, 8/6/2006

Midnight Pearls by Debbie Viguie
young adult pbrack fiction

This book is a retelling of a mermaid fairytale. It left me wanting a bit more meat to the story.
Virginia - 12, 8/5/2006

Being Bindy by Alyssa Brugman
young adult fiction brugman

This book tells the story of a young girl growing up a bit, but not at the same rate/time as her friend. I was hoping it would be more like some of the other Australian fiction that I've read, but it wasn't as good as others.
Virginia - 12, 8/4/2006

The Witches and Wizards of Oberin by Suza Scalora
young adult fictioin scalora

I really liked the cover of this book, which was why I got it. It didn't have too much text, just a bit, but I mostly looked at the pictures anyway.
Virginia - 12, 8/3/2006

Dead Girls Don't Write Letters by Gail Giles
Young adult fiction Giles

I thought this book was a really good book. It was interesting and suspenseful and shocking surprises.
Becky - 12, 8/2/2006

Restless Skies: The Ultimate Weather Book by Paul Douglas
551.55 douglasjuvenile

Andrew - 9, 8/1/2006

July 12 Reviews
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
juvenile 811.54 silverstein

It is a great and funny poetry book.
Alyssa - 12, 7/29/2006

Magyk by Angie Sage
juvenile fiction sage

I really enjoyed this book because i'm really into Magical books. I really enjoyed reading the end. If you don't have anything to read should try to give book a try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marissa - 11, 7/29/2006

Chicks with Sticks: It's a Purl Thing by Elizabeth Lenhard
young adult fiction lenhard

I read about this book somewhere and thought I would check to see if it was any good. It was a quick, fun read, and the fact that me and some of my friends get together to knit/craft only added to the reading fun.
Virginia - 12, 7/27/2006

Princess in Training by Meg Cabot
young adult fiction cabot

It was funny, interesting book. I told my friends to read it... it was so funny! I loved this book, even though it was so long. I can't wait to read it again!
Victoria - 8, 7/27/2006

The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson
young adult fiction ferguson

I took this book out of the library because I was hoping it would be a bit like CSI and Veronica Mars. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but I'm hoping if it becomes a series it will get better.
Virginia - 12, 7/18/2006

A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle
YOUNG ADULT FICTION L'ENGLE

It was AWESOME I loved it. There was a girl who could communicate with dolphins. I love dolphins!!!! It was exciting, sad, surprising, exhilarating and....unique.
Clarissa - 11, 7/17/2006

Dangles and Bangles: 25 Funky Projects to Make and Wear by Sherri Haab and Michelle Haab; illustrations by Barbara Pollack
juvenile 745.5 haab

I really like to craft, so this book caught my eye. I found a couple of good projects to do in this book.
Virginia - 12, 7/11/2006

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Caroline Funke
Juvenile Fiction Funke

Cornelia Funke uses her talent of writing and whips up this book. It's really creative and it takes you on unexpected twists and turns.
Laila K. - 11, 7/11/2006

Runaway Radish written by Jessie Haas; pictures by Margot Apple
Juvenile Fiction Haas

It is a great story about a pony who runs away.
Felix - 5, 7/10/2006

Little Raccoon and the Thing in the Pool written by Lilian Moore; pictures by Gioia Fiammenghi
Juvenile Easy Moore

I liked this book because it was a little cool. I liked the story when he caught the crayfish.
Felix - 5, 7/10/2006

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Juvenile Fiction Montgomery

At first I as skeptical about reading something like a classical book but I tried it and it wasn't that bad. In a way it's about the world and how you fall and get up, never losing hope of your dreams.
Kaiya X. - 11, 7/9/2006

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Young Adult Fiction Spinelli

Ever since I heard about it, I've been wanting to read it. It's really different form the other books I've read. Stargirl is someone a lot of people are afraid to be. She teaches us about life and who we really are.
Laila K. - 11, 7/9/2006

June (19 Reviews)
book cover Alex's Challenge (Camp Confidential #4) by Melissa J. Morgan
Juvenile PbRack Fiction

This book was just totally awesome! The main character played soccer and I love soccer so that made it more fun for me to read...I strongly recommend it! = P
Amy - 12, 6/28/2006

book cover The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker
Juvenile Fiction Baker

It was awesome! I really liked it, and I would definitely recommend it for other girls!
Melissa - 12, 6/22/2006

book cover Top Secret written by John Reynolds Gardiner; illustrated by Marc Simont
Juvenile Fiction Gardiner

I liked the part when the alien turns green and says he's a plant.
Daniella - 8, 6/22/2006

book cover Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi
Young Adult Fiction Takahashi

I liked this book cause it's funny and I just like it.
Madison - 12, 6/21/2006

book cover The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Juvenile Fiction Baum

The book was really different from the movie! I still don't' know what humbug means! There's not a golden cap and the good witch doesn't kiss her on the forehead!
Katherine - 7, 6/21/2006

book cover The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan
Juvenile Fiction Riordan

This book is lots of fun to read. It is about a 12 year old boy named Percy Jackson. Percy finds out his mom is human but his dad is a Greek god. Percy has to go on a quest to find Zeus' stolen lightning bolt. The book is adventurous. You learn about Greek gods, like Ares, God of War, and Poseidon, God of the Sea.
Marina and Antonio D. - 9, 6/19/2006

King Dork by Frank Portman
young adult fiction portman

This book wasn't quite what I thought it would be, for some reason I thought it might be a bit supernatural. Still it was a fairly good read.
Virginia - 12, 6/15/2006

book cover A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Juvenile Fiction Snicket

"They're all good at the end of chapter you just want to keep reading more and more. They're all great books."
Cindy - 11, 6/13/2006

Judy Moody by Megan McDonald. Judy Moody written by Megan McDonald; illustrated by Peter Reynolds
Juvenile Fiction McDonald

"I liked it because when her & her best friend did, said, or had something the same they said, "same, same." I also liked it because of her brother, he was kind of funny! And, I liked Judy because she was in a bad mood, kind of like me some times!"

Katherine - 7, 6/12/2006

The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt
Young Adult Fiction Hunt

"It is a great book for children."
Matt - 12, 6/12/2006

Gregor and the Marks of Secret (Underland Chronicles #4) by Suzanne Collins Gregor and the Marks of Secret (Underland Chronicles #4) by Suzanne Collins
Juvenile Fiction Collins

"The book follows the formula from the rest of the books: do it or die. But this time, they don't have a prophecy to guide them. It is very interesting."
Ashelocke - 12, 06/11/2006

Click Here (To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade) by Denise Vega Click Here (To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade) by Denise Vega
Juvenile Fiction Vega

"This book was awesome. It's a great book for girls in middle school!!!"
Ali - 12, 06/11/2006

Big Sister, Little Sister by LeUyen Pham Big Sister, Little Sister by LeUyen Pham
Juvenile Easy Pham

Gennsey - 10, 6/10/2006

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

"I think it's really funny for all kids who like comedy books. All books by Andry Grifffiths would be good for them."
Annessa - 12, 6/6/2006

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques
Juvenile Fiction Jacques

"I think this is a great and suspenseful book. It is full of good morals and shows that violence does not solve everything. It also shows that, sometimes, things that have never succeeded won't necessarily succeed for you. And keep a cool mind while trying to achieve something. Don't panic and lose your self-control is the message of the first part of the book. You'll love this book!"
Carolyn - 11, 6/6/2006

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Juvenile Fiction White

"I really liked all the detail and every chapter was so spine-tingling and cliff-hanging!"
Kayla - 10, 6/3/2006

Jenna's Dilemma (Camp Confidential #2) by Melissa Morgan
Juvenile Pbrack Fiction

"It is very good. It reminded me of the summer camp I went to. (Except Camp Confidential goes on ALL summer.)"
Eva - 9, 6/2/2006

Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg written by Gail Carson Levine; illustrated by David Christiana
Juvenile Fiction Levine

"I thought it was so wonderful and magical. It is an awesome book!"
Sarah - 9, 6/2/2006

Flyte (Septimus Heap #2) by written Angie Sage; illustrated by Mark Zug
Juvenile Fiction Sage

"This book was REALLY good! It is about a kid that got separated from his family at birth. The book has dragons, castles and a mean wizard."
Christopher - 10, 6/1/2006

May (12 Reviews)
Wuffy the Wonder Dog by Margaret Morgan; illustrated by Vanessa Knight.

"The book is very funny. This dog Wuffy does silly things all the time. Elisabath is funny too."
Becky - 7, 5/29/2006

*Not owned by the library; Suggest Purchase.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
young adult fiction paolini

Andrew - 8, 5/19/2006

Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff.
Juvenile Fiction Giff

"I loved the book because it made you want to read more and more of it and read it non stop!"
John - 11, 5/18/2006

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.
Juvenile Award DiCamillo

"I really, really like the book, but the main three reasons are:

  1. That the book is fiction, but the author makes it seem real.
  2. It has almost everything you could wish for in a book (for example: a little girl, a dad who is a preacher, a pet shop owner who is a criminal, a pet afraid of thunder, and of course a party. etc.)
  3. And my favorite part is that it has a happy ending!!!!!!!!!"

Kevin - 10, 5/13/2006

The Bike Lesson (I Can Read It All By Myself) by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Juvenile Beginner Berenstain

"I think that the dad needs to learn how to ride a bike and little bear too and need to watch out win the dad is riding a bike. I like your story a lot."
Ginnifer - 9, 5/13/2006

The Naked Mole-Rat Letters by Mary Amato.
Juvenile Fiction Amato

"This book is full of laughs, and is a pleasure to read."
Jessica - 10, 5/10/2006

Oliver and the Mighty Pig (Dial-Easy-to-Read, Level 2) written by Jean Van Leeuwen; pictures by Ann Shweninger.
Juvenile Beginner Van Leeuwen

"I loved this story about a pig who gets a cape for his birthday. He becomes a superhero and saves the world."
Felix - 5, 5/8/2006

Get Red! An Adventure in Color written by Tony Porto; conceived and designed by 3CD.
Juvenile Easy Porto

"I liked this book because it has a talking crayon that runs away from its owner. You have to read it to find out why."
Yuki - 6, 5/8/2006

Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
Juvenile Easy Krosoczka

"This is a funny book about a bunch of animals playing music once the farmer goes to bed. It is a must read if you like music."
Ibrahim - 5, 5/8/2006

Pigs Rock! by written Melanie Davis Jones; illustrated by Bob Staake
Juvenile Easy Jones

"This is a cool book about pigs in a band on the road. It made my dad and I laugh a lot. I loved the pictures."
Ibrahim - 5, 5/8/2006

Space Guys! (Holiday House Reader) by Martha Weston.
Juvenile Beginner Weston

"This is a great book about aliens in a boys room. Find out what happens to him, it will make you laugh for sure."
Felix - 5, 5/8/2006

The Kids Business Book by Arlene Erlbach.

"It is interesting."
Jorge - 12, 5/4/2006

*Not owned by the library; Suggest Purchase. Other books by Arlene Erlbach

April (18 Reviews)
Locked in Time by Lois Duncan.
Young Adult Fiction Duncan

"It is really exciting and you never know what will happen next. I read the whole book at once because the title and the plot was so exciting. You are absorbed and transfixed by it! 10/10"
Natali - 11, 4/29/2006

Praying Mantis (Living Things) by Rebecca Stefoff
Juvenile 595.72 Stefoff

Andrew L. - 8, 4/27/2006

Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel
Juvenile Easy Kimmel

Andrew L. - 8, 4/19/2006