Kids write reviews!

Let the Reviews Begin!

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:12:02 -0400

The Sarasota County Libraries would like to thank Ms. Newell who had the great idea to post kids’ book reviews to the website. The first reviews are from her students. We look forward to receiving more reviews from other Sarasota County kids!

The Story of Doctor Dolittle told by Hugh Lofting I would...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:10:01 -0400

The Story of Doctor Dolittle told by Hugh Lofting

I would recommend this book to anybody who loves an adventurous book. This book is about a man who loves animals. My favorite part is when the Dr. tricked the pirates off their ship.

-Jo-Ann, 5th grade

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler I personally thought...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:00:56 -0400

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

I personally thought this book had a lot of details. The author describes everything in a way that you feel like you are in the story. I recommend this good book to anyone who likes drama and fantasy.

-Natalie, 5th grade

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster This book is an...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:58:01 -0400

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster

This book is an incredible story and people all ages can read it and become hooked. The author is extremely talented. The main point of the book is there is a boy named Milo and he is the type of person who is always bored. One day home from school he finds….well, read the book and find out what happens!

-Julia, 5th grade

Treasures of Weatherby by Zilpha Keatley Synder When I read...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:51:24 -0400

Treasures of Weatherby by Zilpha Keatley Synder

When I read this book, I could not put it down! It sends out the hook and reels you right in. It is a strange, unusual story that keeps the pages turning. The words on the pages bring the story to life!

-Alison, 5th grade

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver In my opinion, this book is an...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:40:35 -0400

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver

In my opinion, this book is an exciting fast-paced thriller. It is about courage and with it’s interesting twist and turns, you will love it too!

-Ansley, 5th grade

Wolf Brother is a pretty intense, fast paced novel. The plot is very clever with many twists and turns. The characters will bring any reader into this thrilling book.

-Sheridan, 5th grade

Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger This was one of the most...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:31:09 -0400

Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger

This was one of the most elegant pieces of writing I have ever read. I would recommend this book to just about anybody that loves to read. The book was fact filled and in the beginning a little slow. However, the excitement did build.

-Ellery, 5th grade

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner This was a...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:01:46 -0400

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

This was a great book, fun to read, and did not take a long time. There are four children whose parents died and they lived in a boxcar because they did not think their grandfather was nice.

-Tommy, 5th grade