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Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war, fear, or pain. Everyone is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from the Giver. The Giver alone holds the true pains and pleasures of life. Now it's time for Jonas to learn the truth. There is no turning back.
One hill, one valley, one day at a time.
Title: Scat Author: Carl Hiaasen Rating: 🍉 Water-melohn! (38/50) Recommended for 4th-6th graders AR: 5.5 Lexile: 810 Summary Bunny Starch, the world's most feared biology teacher, is missing. She disappeared after a school field trip to the Black Vine Swamp. And to be honest, the kids in her class are relieved. But … Continue reading Book Review #20: Scat 🍉
Title: A Series of Unfortunate Events #2: The Reptile Room Author: Lemony Snicket Rating: 🍉 (38.5/50) Recommended for: 4th-6th graders AR: 6.3 Lexile: 1040 Summary After the escape of the diabolical Count Olaf, the Bueadaliare Orphans get thrown into another foster home and pray they are not forced to live with … Continue reading Book Review #19: The Reptile Room, (A Series of Unfortunate Events 2) 🍉
Title: The Tale of Despereaux Author: Kate DiCamillo Rating: 🍩 (44.5/50) 👑 (50/50) Recommended for: 3rd-5th graders AR: 4.0 Lexile: 670 Summary Despereaux Tilling is a small mouse with abnormally large ears and a knack for exploring. He loves music, stories, and a Princess named Pea. Roscuro is a rat who lives … Continue reading Book Review #18: The Tale of Despereaux 🍩/👑 (May Crown)
Warning: extremely depressing and the 1st in a series of 13.
A real Hoot!
