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Third Grade EPIC Book Club... It's Going To Be AWESOME!

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Join The Fun Over Fall Break With The Fall Into A Good Book Reading Challenge

 

Reagan Recommends an Old Classic... The Twits by Dahl

The Twits

Written by Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Genre: classic

The type of fiction: Fantasy

The twits are very mean people because they love to pull nasty pranks on each
other.   Also Mr. Twit puts strong glue on their tree so birds get stuck for their
bird pie and he wants to own the first upside down monkey circus.  So he has
his 4 monkeys do everything on their hands and if they're not on their hands
Mrs.Twit would run at them and try and hit them with her stick. But the monkeys
and birds were friends and Mr. Twit doesn't like that so Mr.and Mrs.Twit went
out to buy guns to shoot the birds. When they were gone the birds got the key
to the monkey cage.

When they were all free they went into the shed where the strong glue was
kept. After they got the glue the animals went inside the Twits house. Then
they glued everything upside down. As Mr. and Mrs. Twits were coming back
to the house. The animals got out of the house and went back to their original
spots.but two Birds with glue brushes flew above the Twits and the glue from
the brushes got on the Twits heads. When they got inside the house the Twits
thought they were upside down [they weren’t the smartest].  So they decided
to go on their heads and be rightside up again but because of the glue on
their heads they got stuck. The monkeys and birds live happily in the tree but
the Twits did not.

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Joel Recommends A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk To Water

By: Linda Sue Park  

Book talk by: Joel

 Historical fiction 

I chose this book because it is something probably no one would want to read or be
interested in but this story is beyond amazing. In  book Salva, a boy who lives in sudan
is torn by war yet somehow he keeps trudging along even though he keeps finding
problems around every turn. Nya who has to walk 8 hours a day to get water even though
its all muddy.    

Sudan 2008 

Going. Going was easy, the big plastic container held only air. Tall for her eleven years
Nya could switch the handle from one side to the other or cradle it in both arms. She
could even drag it behind her, bumping it against the ground and raising a tiny cloud of
dust with each step 

Sudan 1985  

Salva sat cross legged on the bench. He kept his head turned toward the front, hands
folded, back perfectly straight everything about him said he was paying attention, except
his mind. 

Something I enjoy about this book is how there are to characters and in the end there very
different stories tie together. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes  adventure,
a hint of mystery, and a heartwarming end. I rate this book a 10/10 stars because it is one
of the best books I have ever read in my life, I hope you will enjoy this story too.

Ty Recommends The Enemy Above by Spradlin

Historical Fiction Book Review by Kaitlyn

  Kaitlyn’s Book Talk

WORDS ON FIRE

                                          AUTHOR:

                               JENNIFER A. NIELSEN

   

                           

                                                       Genre:Historical Fiction

                

  I chose the book because the cover hooked me in. As I was reading,
I wanted to know if Audra could live by herself.

One day in June, 1893 a girl named Audra lived with her parents. Her father
can do real magic. One day Audra was hanging laundry on the clothesline,
and she could see the soldiers. Audra ran inside to grab her parents, the
next second Audra’s mother grabbed her and ran. Her father  got arrested
and the soldiers burned the house down. A few minutes later Audra’s mother
full and got arrested. The two parents got arrested and Audra is alone.

         

             

Passage (pg 14): 

“I was faster, so I didn’t realize at first that Mama had fallen.  When I heard
her call my name, I turned to see her foot had become tangled in some
low-hanging wire for our climbing plants.”

“No, Audra,” she cried.  “Keep running!”

Nothing could make me leave her, not as Papa had just forced us to leave him.
  I hurried back to her, my heart pounding in my chest so forcefully that I
could hardly think.

“You must get to the forest,” Mama said.

  

 “I can untangle you.” My  trembling fingers were working at the wire that
had somehow twisted around her leg.    

I really like this book because there is action. There is violent action.  That
means there were a lot of people who were killed because of WWII.  Audra
has to save herself from the soldiers.

I would recommend the book to people that like WWII books and people
who like books about characters who have to protect themselves.

I rate the book to 10 out of 10.

Do you have any questions?   

Sarah gives SCAT by Hiaasen an 8 out of 10

5th Grade Book Talk 2020

Name: Sarah Book Talk Presentation Date:

What is the title, author and genre of the book?

The genre is Mystery because throughout the book you wonder and question what's going
to happen next. You also, will suspect some characters and actions that they might commit
in the story. In this story you have to puzzle piece together what actually happened, I would
describe that as a mystery.

Why did you choose this book?

 I personally like the author Gordan Korman and his writing with realistic fiction and Mrs. Golish told
me that the author Carl Hiaasen had similar style writing.

Provide an original summary of the story. Do not retell everything.

The book Scat is about a teacher, Mrs. Starch,  mysteriously going missing on a field trip to the Black
Vine Swamp. While children in her class search for this unusual teacher an Oil Company plans a
scam on an alegall property. While everyone is suspecting one person the police try to find evidence
to what really happened. Find out what happened to Mrs. Starch the oil company and a suspect to do
with it all in the book Scat.

Share a passage (1-2 paragraphs) from the book.

‘’I can’t zoom in Play mode. It's not like Photoshop.’’

‘’Then just look!’’ She went up to the TV and pointed to a dark band around the animal’s midsection.
‘’Can you see that?’’

Nick could see it just fine. ‘’I don’t believe this,’’ he said.

His mom smiled. ‘’You’ve been ponged, Nicky.’’

‘’You mean punked.’’

‘’Whatever,’’ she said. ‘’Your ‘panther’ is wearing a belt!’’

What did you enjoy or dislike about this book?     

I like how in this book you constantly want to continue reading because you're constantly asking
questions. I also like how every chapter is a different person telling their own story.

Who would you recommend the book to? 

Anyone who likes mysteries or anyone who likes figuring out what's going to happen next

RATING 1 (not so hot) to 10 (awesome)?

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Nathan's Book Recommendation of Sasquatch and the Aliens by Charise Mericle

This book is called Sasquatch And Aliens writtin by:Charise Mericle Harper.the book is fiction.

I chose the book becuse the cover looks like something I'll like.

The book is about two kids named Marcus and Lewis.Lewis and Marcus met each other in the woods.
They climbed up a tree and Lewis got stuck.Marcus helped him down and they became friends.Later
they had picnic in the tree Lewis was stuck in.The saw an alien on the ground.They got scared and
went home and told their parents. They called the police and got a swat team to look for the alien.It
was on the news and someone named Mr.lee heard about it. He gave Marcus and Lewis his address
and the next day Marcus and Lewis went to Mr lee’s house.Mr.lee told them everything.”The alien
is my robot” he said,  and the boys were wrong.They tried to change the subject into something else.
It worked! The new subject was a sasquatch invasion.

Passagd from book: 

“Something eles like what”?asked Mr.Hollerland.”A squirrel,dog, bear?”

”But you said it had three legs!” Cried Red. He had know idea what was going on,and was
totally confused.

“No!” “Two legs,”said Lewis,”I found out what was wrong-”and he stopped.

I like this book because I like aliens and sasquatches.  I will recommend this book to Jack Valentine.
I think he will like thebook.

I rate the book a 10 because it has everything I like to read about.

Please let me know if you have have any question.

Vanessa's Review of One For The Murphy's by Lynda Hunt

Book Review of “One For The Murphy’s”

By: Vanessa

Book Title: One For The Murphys

Author:  Lynda Hunt

Interest Level: Grades 4^th – 8^th

Reading Level: Grades 4^th – 5^th 

Genre:  Realistic Fiction

Book Grade: I give this book a 7 because some of the parts of the book are uneventful or boring.  I didn’t like this book as much as her other book, “Fish in A Tree”.

Why I Chose This Book:  I chose this book because I liked one of Lynda Hunt’s other books called, “Fish in A Tree”, so I wanted to read another one of her books.  Also, I have had this book for awhile and have been eager to read it.

What Did You Enjoy Or Dislike About The Book?:  One reason that I enjoyed this book is that the author explained the characters well throughout the book and when they were introduced.  Something else that I liked about this book is Carley’s personality and story.  But there were some things that I disliked about the story.  

Who Would I Recommend This Book To?:  The person that I would recommend this book to is my Mom.   Why I would recommend this book my Mom is that she Lynda Hunt’s, “Fish In A Tree” and really enjoyed it so I think that she would like this book too!

Book Summary:

The book, “One For The Murphys” is about a girl named Carley Connors.  Carley’s mom is in a hospital so Carley ends up in foster care.  The foster family she is with is the Murphys.  The Murphys are Julie Murphy, a stay-at-home mom.  Jack Murphy, a fireman and three boys.   The oldest boy is Daniel who likes to play basketball.  The middle boy, Adam always plays with the youngest boy, Michael Eric.

            In the beginning, Carley doesn’t want to stay with the Murphys she just wants to find a way back to her mom.  Mrs. Murphy tries making Carley feel welcome by giving her her own room and space.  Then she does a “Girls Day” with Carley which consists of lunch, shopping and dinner.  This is quite a different experience than when her and her mom did dumpster diving for clothes at night when the Goodwill was closed. 

            Next, Mrs. Murphy enrolls Carley in the 8^th grade at the same school as Daniel.  In her class she meets a really mean girl named Toni.  After they are assigned partners for a project by their teacher, Mr. Ruben, they become good friends even best friends over time.

            In the end, Carley’s mom is out of the hospital and into rehab and is now allowed to take Carley.  However, Carley does not want to leave the Murphys.

            Will she stay with the Murphys or go back to Las Vegas with her mom?  Read “One For The Murphys” to find out.

Passage to Share: 

Sitting in the back of the social worker’s car, I try to remember how my mother has always said to never show your fear.  She’d be disappointed to see me now.  Shaking.  Just going without a fight.

            The social worker, Mrs. MacAvoy, pulls out of the hospital parking lot while I play with the electric-lock button on her car door.  Lock. Unlock. Lock. Unlock.  She glares at me in the mirror and says, “Please… stop that.  The door needs to stay locked.”

            I love it when people use the word please but they sound like they want to remove your face.  I stop.  But I’m not doing it to bug her like she thinks.  It’s just that I can’t keep still.  And it beats jumping out of a moving car.

            My fingers play with my hospital bracelet.  I stare at my name.  Carley Connors.  Thirteen letters.  How unlucky can one person be?