Book Review: Emily's Fortune

After Emily is orphaned, she is supposed to go with her closest blood relative, mean Uncle Victor. But she really wants to live with her nice, kind Aunt Hilda instead, so Emily sets out to find her. On her way to Redbud, Emily meets a friend who tries to protect her from Uncle Victor, who is now after her. Their strange adventures are entertaining to the reader and the end of the story is a satisfying one where they live happily ever after. You should totally read Emily's Fortune. It's one of the best books I have ever read.

by Bailey

Zeke Meeks

TJ and Gabe began to read books in a new series about a boy named Zeek Meeks. Here's what they had to say about the books they read.

It was a good book because it was very funny. Zeke Meeks is the kind of guy who doesn't like girls including his own sister. I would recommend this book because it was unpredictable and parts of it were so unexpected!  - Gabe
It's a good book for boys because it tells stuff that boys would think are funny - like Zeke made quicksand for a science project and he kept putting things in it. He lost his mom's bracelet that way. You should see how he got it back! I would recommend this book to other kids - girls would like it, too. - TJ

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is a great book about a kid named Dwight with a skill of making origami. One day he decides to make an origami Yoda.

Origami Yoda gives advice to the kids in school. This book is filled with different stories from different kids and their experiences with Origami Yoda. This is a great book to read because it has humor and lots of spirit. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good laugh.

And if you ever need advice, Yoda is your guy.

Submitted by JW, who also made the origami Yoda, shown.

There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George

I read There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George. It was really good because it had a lot of true facts about owls. This sweet story is about a boy who sets out to shoot an owl family so his logger father can get back to work. But when an owlet falls from the nest and is identified as being an endangered species, the boy and his family decide to raise it. It was pretty funny because the spotted owl would take showers and watch TV with the father! You should try this book! It’s great!

submitted by Bailey