Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, has 176 pages. It is about a boy named Charlie who gets the chance of a life time and gets to go to Wliiy Wonka's candy factory, along with six other children of course! But noe by one the chidren don't listen and get into trouble. soon Charlie is the only one left and he and his family get the privilages of a lifetime!

Cahrlotte's Web

Charlotte's web, which is 192 pages long, is by Eb White and about a girl named Fern, who's father has a litter of pigs and will have the runt slaughtered. Fren is terrified to hear thhis, so she keeps the pig at her uncle's house. But when Fran can't come and visit Wilbur anyore, Charlotte helps him out. Fren's uncle is about to slaughter Wilbur until Charlotte starts writing great words about him in her web. Fren's uncle then charges people to come see the pig and spider. Unfortunately, when at the fair, Charlotte dies. I would definately reccomend this book! Ithought both the book and the mivie were great!

What I Did Over the Weekend

This weekend was really exciting! I got two baby hamsters! We were origionally going to go get a few frogs, but ended up coming home with a baby hamster! On Saturday all I did was watch him roll about the house in his little ball. On Sunday, we went to the pet store to get him an exrcise wheel, and ended up coming back with ANOTHER hamster! At first, when I put them both in the cage they were getting long. But as the day went along, they started to fight more, and when I went to pick one of them up, he bit me! They have been sleeping, while being guarded by my cats, Henry and Emily. After a long time of trying to think of names for the little guys, it finally hit me! Their names are Manny and Buddy and now they are really getting along now! I hope they stay that way!

Zoobreak

Zoobreak, by Gordon Korman, has 230 pages filled with non-stop action When Cleo goes missing, Savannah finds her on a floating zoo. When they make the plan, they were supposed to rescue just Cleo, but end up rescuing the whole zoo!

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart, has 486 pages and is about four kids having to overcome the evil twin of Mr. Benedict, the person who gathered the orphans. They have to face evil Mr. Curtain, Mr. Benedict's twin, to save the world and face many challenges along the way. I would definitely recommend this book. I thought it was terrific!

Indian Captive

Indian Captive the story of Mary Jemison, by Lois Lenski, has 298 pages. It is about a 12 year old girl who used to spend her days on her families's peacful farm, until a band of warriors invades and teaches her the Seneca traditions. Then she finally has a chance to return to her family, who she missed terribly. But she had now become a Seneca. How could she return now?

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, has 271 pages. It is about three almots-dead-lost-strength-to-survive kids who run into a secret garden. But, to open the gate and survive, each must do their special talent. I would not reccomend this book, it was a little boring.

Matilda

Matilda, by Roald Dahl has 240 pages. It is about an undertreated little girl, who's parents are very mean. The plot of this story is close to the first Harry Potter book. I would reccomend it.

Hiroshima

While the Enola Gay soars in the sky, Hiroshimians pleasantly continue with their business, not aware of what horrible thing is about to happen. Hiroshima, a historical fiction novella by Laurence Yep, which has 56 pages, is very intriguing. It is about America bombing Hiroshima, then helping them to recover after the Americans realize what damage they did. Unfortunately, the Hiroshimians are too scared to go back to America for more help.

One of the strongest points of the book is when the Americans help the Hiroshimians by giving many needed surgeries. A not so strong point is when the Hiroshimians don't go back to America because they are too scared. I would definitely recommend this novella. This book is chalk full of history I wasn't aware of, that people are still dying from today. It was intriguing because every time I turned the page.... MORE ACTION!

I also loved this book because it was interesting. It made me more aware of America's history. I think Laurence Yep did a great job not "morphing" history much, like many other authors do.
I think anyone should definitely read Hiroshima, by Laurence Yep. I loved it!!!!

The Magic Paintbrush

The Magic Paintbrush, by Laurence Yep has 90 pages that kept me on my toes every minute. It is about a little boy, named Steve, who lives with his grandfather and his grandfather's friend, Uncle Fong. Since he is poor, he can't afford a new paintbrush, so he gets a big fat F! Because Grandfather doesn't want Steve to be upset and fail he gives him the magic paintbrush. They all have many great adventures with it. I would definitely recommend this book, I thought it was terrific!