The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain Reviewed by Christina S., Age 11 Deceitful wonders, wonderful lies, came from the thief. They came from the pirate, the Indian, the boy, Tom Sawyer. 'Thomas Sawyer' when he's in trouble, 'Capt'n Tom' when he's a playin'. Aunt Polly calls 'im "mischief," Becky calls 'im "Sweet." Most …
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman Review by Matt H. Age 12 Prince Horace, also known as Prince Brat, decides to run away. With Jemmy, his whipping boy, the two set off on a daring adventure. Shortly into the journey, they are kidnapped by two scalawags! Can they escape? Can Jemmy lead them safely through the …
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Reviewed by Amberlyn E. Age 12 Be careful that what you perceive is Not what the world leads you to believe An impression Even one made with digression can cause you to mislead It can plant the gossip seed If you are not careful and others are …
Sarah, Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan Reviewed by Matt H, Age 13 The story begins when Sarah Wheaton, a plain and tall lady from Maine, answers an advertisement Papa made for a a wife and mother for his two children. Caleb and Anna write to ask if she sings like their mother did. She …
Winter of the Ice Wizard, by Sal Murdocca. Reviewed by Bella F., Age 10 Winter of the Ice Wizard is the fourth book of the Magic Tree House Merlin Missions series. The author of the book is Mary Pope Osborne and the illustrator is Sal Murdocca. In Winter of the Ice Wizard,Jack and Annie use the magic tree …
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