I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
by Lauren Tarshis

Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure
Where to find this book: Winship School Library

What is the main idea?
The main idea of this book is a boy named Ben is going to his dad’s homeland. He was happy at first but then his dad died. And going to his homeland is going to make him even “better." Now he has stayed there for 3 days and he was glad to leave but a tsunami strikes. What will he do now?

What did you like about this book?
I like this book because Ben tells about his life and when he is sad or mad. He tells about his deepest secrets. “He will dream every night about his dad.”

Kenneth recommends this book!

Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel (The Babysitters Club)

Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel (The Babysitters Club)
by Ann M. Martin; illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels
Where to find this book: Boston Public Library

What is the main idea?
This book is about a girl. The girl's name is Kristy. Kristy had a great idea. Kristy told her friends about it. Her ideas were to create a babysitters club, so that her and her friends can babysit little kids. Her friends thought it was a great idea. So they planned the club. This is what this book is about.
What did you like about this book?
I liked that this was a comic book, because I love comic books. I also like how they were friends.
Keily recommends this book!

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
by Eleanor Coerr

Genre: Historical Fiction
Where to find this book: Boston Public Library

What is the main idea?
The story is about Sadako and how she has leukemia. Sadako tries to fight it so she makes a thousand paper cranes. She makes a wish and her wish is to feel better. Then her wish comes true.

What did you like about this book?
I think that people should read this book. People will read this book and say, "I am going to take care of my body.’’ So people do not have to get sick and have to go to the hospital.

Janyia recommends this book!

The Truth about Stacey (Babysitter's Club)

The Truth about Stacey (Babysitter's Club)
by Raina Telgemeier

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels
Where to find this book: Winship School Library

What is the main idea?
The main idea of this book is about a girl named Stacey. She tells her friends and the reader about how she got diabetes, how she tells her friends, and how she deals with it.

What did you like about this book?
I liked the story line of this book and the idea of the book.

Brigid recommends this book!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling

Genre: Fantasy
Where to find this book: Boston Public Library

What is the main idea?
The main idea is about a boy who grew up becoming Harry Potter. Harry Potter made important details and a bit more. Harry often called his friend a pig.

What did you like about this book? 
I like this book because this book is a true story. This Harry Potter book is really made into movies and many books. I watched all of the Harry Potter movies. Harry Potter and his dad were looking to see how wizards work as in their magic. I believe I will be continuing to read this book.

Adelia recommends this book!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
by Jeff Kinney

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Humor
Where to find this book: Winship School Library

What is the main idea?
The main idea is Greg Heffley's Christmas. On his Christmas, he barely has any presents. Greg Heffley´s life is really crazy.
What did you like about this book?
My opinion is that I like the book. It's great. My favorite part is when Greg goes downstairs on Christmas and most of the presents have his brother's name on them.
Adam recommends this book!

The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Where to find this book: Boston Public Library

What is the main idea?
The gist of this book is about a gorilla named Ivan talking about his life. For example Ivan talks about who his friends are and where he lives. Ivan has a friend named Stella and one day something weird happens and there is a big twist in the book.


What did you like about this book?
I really enjoyed this book because I like the structure. Also I like how Ivan feels like a human and he likes to paint. I like how every night a girl comes when her dad is cleaning and she talks to Ivan and gives him paper to draw.

Maia recommends this book to kids that like informational books and kids that like animals and fiction books.