Book Reports by KSRVIS Library

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ksrvlibrary — 2023-10-20 11:19:23 UTC

Title: The Giver
Author: Lois Lowry

Introduction: The Giver is a science fiction story about a boy who must choose between his pain-free life and a more colorful one.

Summary: In a perfect society, not everything is as harmonious as it seems. A young boy named Jonas discovers the joy and pain he has been missing out on his whole life and he wants to bring that to others.

Characters:

Jonas - eleven year old boy
The Giver - old man who transmits memories to Jonas
Mother - Jonas's mother who works in the Department of Justice. Not his real mother.
Father - Jonas's father who is a Nurturer. Not his real father.
Lily - Jonas's 7 year old sister. Not his birth sister.
Gabriel - a sick baby that Jonas's father brings home and that Jonas grows close with.

Plot:
Jonas lives in a "perfect" society without colors, war, or emotion. At age 12 he is given the title Receiver of Memory when he learns about the world outside from an elderly man called the Giver. He also learns about death, which nobody in the society knows about. Jonas and the Giver devise a plan to free the society from its structure and bring memories back to people. Jonas risks his life to escape and release the memories.

Evaluation and conclusion:
This is a very complicated story with lots of hidden meanings. It may be a warning against the idea of a "utopian" society because there is no such thing as a perfect society, and some people's ideas of perfect societies take away freedoms from other people. It's also about how important all emotions are, even bad ones, because they make the good ones that much more precious. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially if they are considering going into politics.

Here, There, and Everywhere - Best loved short stories of Sudha Murty

ksrvlibrary — 2023-10-20 11:19:23 UTC

Some glimpses of Sudha Murthy's life, which she expertly narrated, may be found in the book 'Here, There, and Everywhere'. Her language is very straightforward, approachable, and has good human values, so one can become engrossed in the stories and find it difficult to put them down.

Because it offers useful insight into various viewpoints on life, it is excellent for readers of all reading levels.

By
Vijayachitra KA
Special Educator
KSRVIS

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ksrvlibrary — 2023-10-20 11:19:23 UTC

Title: Holes
Author: Louis Sachar

Introduction: Holes is the story of a boy who turns his luck upside-down.

Summary: A boy named Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile detention center called Camp Green Lake, where he discovers a mystery and makes new friends.

Characters:

Stanley Yelnats - main character, cursed, forced to dig holes at Camp Green Lake
Zero - Stanley's friend at the camp
Elya Yelnats - Stanley's great-great grandfather
Kate Barlow - an outlaw who robbed Elya Yelnats
X-Ray - scariest inmate at camp
the Warden - the head of the camp who forces juvenile delinquents to dig holes

Plot:
Stanley Yelnats is punished for a crime he did not commit because his great-great grandfather was cursed. He goes to Camp Green Lake, where the Warden forces all of the campers to dig holes. Stanley and his friend Zero realize the Warden is looking for something, probably buried treasure. When they run away from the camp, they learn about the story of Kate Barlow, an outlaw who killed people and robbed Stanley's great-grandfather. Stanley and Zero return to camp and find the treasure. Stanley is proven innocent and released from camp.

Evaluation and conclusion:
I think people of all ages should read this book. It is funny, sad, and has an unexpected plot twist. I like the way the different stories in the present and the past weave together. Reading Holes will make you think about what is bad luck and good luck, and may change your perspective.

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ksrvlibrary — 2023-10-25 11:20:43 UTC

Title: Number the Stars
Author: Lois Lowry

Introduction: Number the Stars is about the bravery of ordinary people who did courageous things in World War 2.

Summary: In Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1943, a young girl must help save her Jewish best friend and her family from the Nazis.

Characters:

Annemarie Johansen - main character, 10-year-old Danish girl
Mrs. Johansen - Annemarie's mother
Peter Nielsen - leader in the Danish resistance
Henrik - Annemarie's aunt
Ellen Rosen - Annemarie's best friend. She is Jewish.

Plot:
Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen are best friends and always walk to school together. When the Nazis start shutting Jewish businesses down and officers question the girls as they walk to school, the Rosen family realizes they must flee. The Johansens help them escape through a clever plan to hide them in a coffin and put them in Henrik's boat that he sails to Sweden. Along the way, Annemarie learns about the courage of the resistance fighters and the sacrifices her family has made.

Evaluation and conclusion
This is partly a historical fiction book because it contains elements of the true story of the war in Denmark, even though the characters did not actually exist. I would highly recommend this book because it puts you in the shoes of people who lived through the terror of the Nazis. It is also a story about the power of friendship, and anyone who has had a best friend can relate to the love between Ellen and Annemarie.

Felicity wishes Party pickle

revathybala261112_ — 2023-10-29 11:44:08 UTC

MEET FELICITY WISHES A VERY SPECIAL FAIRY

FELICITY WISHES HAS LOTS OF ADVENTURES AND 3 FANTASTIC FRIENDS TO SHARE THEM WITH!!!!

Felicity Wishes loves a party in these three short stories. Book 1 Glittering Gems

1. Felicity Wishes fancy dress party is the talk of the School of Nine Wishes. But no one can decide what to wear...

2.Party Pickle - The day of the Fairy Fancy Dress Party has finally arrived. The fairies costumes are so good that no one recognises each other, particularly the secret guest!

3. Rapturous Rainbows - When the Grand Fairy of Featherstone invites Felicity to a Masked Fairy Ball, Felicity finds it hard to contain her excitement.

R.B.RAKSHIKA

GRADE V

29.10.2023

Horrid Henry's Car journey

2023-10-29 12:17:53 UTC

There was a boy who don't wants to go to wedding of his cousin because when the cousin's baby saw him the baby will vomit on him. Instead of going for wedding of his cousin he wants to go to his friend's birthday party. He said to his mom "when she grown up then only I will go front of

her".At last he have a good relationship with her.

-Dhasvanth Dharan

Grade 5

Horrid Henry's Author visit

2023-10-29 15:39:59 UTC

Introduction: When his author is arriving his school,he sent out of his class. This story is about how Henry get back to his class.

Summary: A boy called Henry sent out of his class when his favourite author T.J. Fizz is arriving his school and he needs to come back to his class to meet his most favourite author. Characters:1. Horrid Henry

2. Perfect Peter

3. T.J.Fizz

4. Milksop Miles

5. Miss Lovely

6. Miss Battle Axe

7. Rude Ralph

8.Greedy Graham

Plot: Horrid Henry is punished to get out of class for doing mischief activities on the day when his favourite author, T.J. Fizz is arriving his class. He was sent to Miss Lovely class where Perfect Peter's favorite author is arriving and he was henry's least favourite author. When he's trying to get out of the class Milksop Miles started to sing his song and he suddenly start to dance. When the author came near to him with the nappy ,he felt scared and started to scream for help. Milksop Miles and Miss Lovely didn't know what happened with him.then Miss Lovely sent Henry to his class.

By,

Dhanuja S

IX std

Felicity wishes

sugunasureshslm — 2023-11-03 13:03:52 UTC

Meet felicity wishes a very special fairy

Felicity wishes has lots of adventures and three fantastic friends to share them with!

Dancing Dreams -a visit to the ballet is a dream come true for felicity -but will she get to meet her favourite ballerina?

Chemistry catastrophe -making fairy dust should be a lot of fun -if only felicity could get the mixture right...

Spotlight solo -felicity and her friends are due on stage for the school concert -but what's happened to holly?

By.

S.Hasini

Grade -5

Felicity wishes

sugunasureshslm — 2023-11-04 11:29:25 UTC

Written by : Emma thomson's

Meet felicity wishes a very special fairy

Felicity wishes has lots of adventures and three fantastic friends to share them with!

Wand wishes - When felicity gets a beautiful new wand, she doesn't realise quite a crazy she is starting at school...

Brilliant Blossoms - There are hardly any flowers in nine wish wood so Polly decides to grow some special, with a pack of magic seeds...

Sporting stars - It's felicity school sports day and she's determined to win the final race - until she realises some things are more important...

by.hasini.s

Grade - 5

Horrid Henry's jolly joke book

2023-11-05 04:02:10 UTC

Horrid Henry's friends and enemies all thought his first joke book was such a great idea that they written one,too.Get the giggles and laugh till you cry with Ralph's rude jokes and Williams weepy joke.of course Henry's determind to have the last laugh with the funniest and grossest jokes of all. Author :Tony Ross

K.V. Raksik 5th std

The Martain and the supermarket

2023-11-05 13:34:20 UTC

Judy first sees the Martian when her mom's looking for fish fingers. She isn't scared, but he's a bit nervous. His rocket's engine won't start, so Judy takes him back to her house while they think of a plan. They soon become good friends, and avoid detection in ingenious ways.

Author: *Wendy Cooling

by Tanisha

Grade 5

Beauty and the Beast

2023-11-05 13:43:33 UTC

Beauty and the Beast is a story about a young prince that was cast under a spell. His spell could only be broken with true love. Through many ups and downs, he found love with Beauty, and she, in time, returned his love. They marry and the prince's spell is broken, and they live happily ever after.

by Tanisha

Grade 5

Horrid Henry's Jolly joke book

sugunasureshslm — 2023-11-07 11:48:59 UTC

Horrid Henry's friends and enemies all thoughts first joke book was such a great idea that they've written one too! Get the giggles and laugh till you cry with Ralph's rude jokes, gurinder's and Williams weepy joke. Of course Henry's determined to have the last laugh with the funniest and grossest jokes of all .

By s.hasini

Grade 5

Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone

2023-11-13 06:34:12 UTC

Summary

"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is the first book in the iconic series by J.K. Rowling. It introduces Harry, an orphan who learns he's a wizard on his 11th birthday. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he discovers his magical abilities, makes friends like Hermione and Ron, and learns about his past, including his encounter with the dark wizard Voldemort. The story revolves around Harry's quest to stop Voldemort from obtaining the Philosopher's Stone, a powerful object that grants immortality. Throughout the book, Harry faces challenges and overcomes them with bravery, ultimately preventing Voldemort's return to power.

V VEERASHANA

Grade VI

Hansel and Gretel

2023-11-16 14:50:56 UTC

Once , there lived a poor wood cutter on the edge of the forest with his wife and two children's .he called the boy Hansel and the girl Gretel.the stepmother is always thinking of ways to get rid of them she finally succeeds in loosing them in forest . An evil sorceress capture them but they manage to kill her and get united with their father.

The rich witch and the Poor witch

2023-11-16 15:22:22 UTC

Rose is poor and helps others for free, while Rita is rich and charges clients huge fees. When Princess Anna Lucinda Cecilia Grace is too glum to even smile, Witch Rita is summoned to cheer her up. She conjures up exquisite tiaras, fabulous frocks, delicious treats and even a pet dragon – with no success.

Author - Peter Bently

By Tanisha

Grade 5

Saree chram

sugunasureshslm — 2023-12-06 11:53:48 UTC

The author of the book Emily Rodda Jesus grandmother's household and amazing secret-a door in the garden leading to a magical fairy world. Here in the fairy Realm Jessi meets unicorn and mermaids, pixies and elves and lots and lots of fairies!

Now justice grandmother's home is in danger only a wish can save it-yeah very powerful wish ing brave enough to make the dangerous journey to the water Kingdom of the mermaids to find a wish stone?

Hasini

Class 5

The magic kitten

sugunasureshslm — 2023-12-14 11:43:17 UTC

A tiny kitten twinkling with magic. But he need a perfect friend ! And that's how Rosie's worries about moving house get easier to bear when cuddly black kitten flame becomes part of the furniture...

The author is : sue Bentley

Class 5

Name s.hasini

Quiz time

sugunasureshslm — 2023-12-14 11:47:29 UTC

The universe the human body motor vehicle and road safety transport

A quiz for you with answer

Which of these the universe is still at it

The options : expanding, shrinking, vanishing, disappearing

By hasini.s

Class 5

The Tiara Club

sugunasureshslm — 2024-01-31 13:34:14 UTC

Two stories in one

Princess Leah and princess Amelia are so excited about going on the magic trail !If they solve all the clause,Lily room will win a trip in the silver balloon to the dancing tower. But diamonde and Gruella don't want to play fair...

Thank you

Name: S.Hasini

Grade: 5

THE TREASURE BOX. 2.SAMMY AND THE HERMIT.

2024-08-04 08:13:06 UTC

Sammy and his friends practiced shooting bottles in a forest, but were disappointed. A hermit watched and laughed at them. The hermit blocked the bottles, and the boys were amazed. MORAL:Always be FOCUSED in life. -Sharmila Sivakumar Grade 7 Date: 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 15.Ronny's carelessness

2024-08-04 08:31:08 UTC

Ronny, a naughty boy, caused trouble in the neighborhood and himself. His mother warned him not to swim in the river, but he ignored her warnings. One day, Ronnie swam in the river, but was caught in a strong current. A man saved him, and he promised to always listen to his mother. MORAL:Always obey your parents

-Sharmila Sivakumar Grade 7

Date: 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 8.The treasure box

2024-08-04 08:45:25 UTC

A poor man lived in a small village with two sons, Rony and Rocky. Rony was kind and helped his father with farm work, while Rocky was lazy and ate and slept. One day, Rony found a small box filled with gold and silver coins, sharing them with Rocky. The farmer rewarded Rony for his hard work, and Rocky started working on the farm. MORAL:Hard work is always rewarded -Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 7

Date: 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 7.Will's beautiful kite

2024-08-04 08:50:24 UTC

Will, participating in a kite flying competition, buys a colorful kite from The Kite Shop. He is confused about the expensive red and orange kites. The shopkeeper, understanding Will's intelligence, explains that cost does not determine what is best. The shopkeeper emphasizes that morality and beauty are not the criteria for choosing the best kite. Will's guide, a colorful one, is the most beautiful. MORAL:Price is not the criteria to decide what is best -Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 7

Date: 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 10.the lunch thief

2024-08-04 09:12:43 UTC

Neville and his friends used to eat lunch together but a lunch thief steals food everyday, leaving the empty box. All, fed up, decided to find the thief. Neville's mother devised a plan to catch the thief, but Nevilledidn't eat the missing box. After lunch, a boy named Dennis cried and was found. Neville's mother scattered red chilli powder on Neville's food, causing him pain. MORAL:Stealing is a bad habit

-Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 7

Date 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 13.Courageous Stella

2024-08-04 09:19:17 UTC

Stella, bored at home, sensed a burning smell and went to investigate. She found Mr. Boot's house on fire and called the fire department. Mr. Wood's cat and dog saved the house, and the fire was put out. Mr. Wood thanked Stella for saving his pets and his house, and thanked her for her efforts. Stella's parents were proud and hugged her. MORAL :Always stay alert

-Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 7

Date 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 12.the joy of giving

2024-08-04 09:28:07 UTC

On a hot summer day, Tina and her friends played in the park, enjoying ice cream from the vendor. When they returned home, they bought their favorite ice creams. Tina, a tattered clothed girl, found the ice cream cart ,bought a icecream and gave it to her. The girl was happy and grateful, and Tina realized that giving is more than just taking.

MORAL:the joy of giving is much more than taking

-Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 1

Date: 4.8.2024

The treasure box. 11.the gymnast

2024-08-04 09:34:38 UTC

George, a gymnast in a circus, learned acrobatics from his father. He learned how to walk on tight rooms and used a pole to maintain balance. George ignored his father's warnings and climbed on the road without the pole, resulting in a fall. Fortunately, he didn't break his bones. George understands the importance of his father's birth and promises to follow his advice.

MORAL:listen to your elders

-Sharmila Sivakumar

Grade 7

Date: 4.8.2024

The Greedy Lion

2024-08-04 13:07:11 UTC

Summary :

Once upon a time there was a lion in the forest. The lion hunted every day. One day he saw hare. The hare slept under the tree, and the lion thought to eat the hare. He saw white deer near, so the lion started to watery the mouth, so he was chasing behind the deer. The deer ran away very fast, so the lion could not catch the deer. Lion went to the tree, and the hare escaped, so the lion got disappointed.

Moral : do not be greedy.

Sanjana.R

Class 7

4.8.2024

The Hares and the Frogs

2024-08-04 13:33:42 UTC

Summary:

A few hares live in a jungle; they are scared of other animals. One day Hares said that it is so better to die than live with the fear of other animals. They had decided to jump into a lake and die. They walked towards the lake. The hair reached the lake; they wear so much of frogs, so they got afraid of the hare and started to run and dive into the lake. And the hare said that we are not only afraid of other animals; the frogs are also afraid of us. So they did not jump into the lake to die. They started to live happily.

Moral: Everyone has problems and fears,not just you.

Sanjana.R

Class 7

4.8.2024

A Bag of Diamonds

2024-08-05 05:57:21 UTC

Nicholas was so proud because of his stamp collection and his another friend also likes to collect stamps his name is Jeremy. and he wanted some stamps on wild animals which Nicholas had. many boys exchange their stamps but Jeremy don't want to exchange stamps to Nicholas.

and one day Nicholas brought some stamps. and he told that if any one want to exchange the stamps with him. there were two stamps of gorillas, one tiger, and four on elephants. Jeremy want it. when Nicholas

went few minutes, Jeremy stole the stamps from his bag!

Nicholas was upset when he saw the stamp was vanished. every in his classmates are searching it didn't got it and Jeremy sat quietly. but Gina had seen him! so she told that we can search every ones bag. Jeremy as sad because he knew he did a bad thing . and he dropped the stamps in the floor and he called out every one and he told its here only . Nicholas was happy and he gave the stamps to Jeremy was ashamed and never stole again.

MORAL: Stealing brings shame and sadness.

Dhrithi Nandha.K

Class-7

5.8.2024

Dinosaur Cove

2024-08-06 13:27:41 UTC

High up in the trees, Jamie and Tom are bird watching in Dino world. The last thing they expect to see is the head of a diplodocus! Suddenly the huge dinosaur starts going crazy and the boys must hang on its neck to make sure they don't fall - after all, it's a long way down.....

R.Dushyaant

Grade - 5

06.08.24

Aesop's Moral Fables- The Peasant and the Tree, The Eagle and the Jackdaw

2024-08-06 17:08:09 UTC

Both the stories in this book are short and end with good moral.

Book looks very colorful and clear with perfect pictures.

This book is suitable for kids.

K.Thaksha- V

KSRVIS

From the cradle of nature

2024-08-07 11:18:00 UTC

Author: Ruskin Bond

Introduction: It is about angry river and the middle class family the girl live a island her name is Sita she lives with his grandparents

Summary: Sita lives with grandparents on a island on one monsoon floods take away the hut of Sita

V. MIRDHANYA V Std

Kung fu panda 2

2024-08-07 12:19:24 UTC

Intoduction

Kung fu panda 2 is a 2011 sequel to the

2008 film kung fu panda

Summary

Lord shen , The evil peacock, is terrorizing china with a new weapon that can outmach

kung fu. But before Po can face this new villain, he must first face his past.

characters

1. Lord shen

2.Po

3. Tigress

4.Master shifu

5.Li shan

6. Baby po

7.Soothsayer

8.Master Storming Ox

9.Boss Wolf

10.master crane

11.Ping

12.Master Monkey

13.Master Viper

14.Mantis

plot : Now known as the Dragon Warrior, Po (Chawalit Simankhongtham) protects the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. However, a dangerous villain threatens Po's awesome new life with plans to use a secret weapon to wipe out the martial art and conquer China. In order to defeat the new enemy, Po finds he must recall his past and unlock secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he find the strength to vanquish his foe.

FAIRY CHARM

2024-08-07 14:35:26 UTC

Author Name: Emily Rodda

Summary

Jessie is living at her grandmother's rambling old house. She has discovered an amazing secert- a magical door in her grandmother's graden leading to a real fairy world. In the magical FairyRealm Jessie meets unicorns and mermaids, pixies and elves and lots of fairies!

Jessie's magic new friends leave her a lovely charm bracelet. And each time she visits the Realm she is given a brand-new charm!

Had a great experience while reading this book. Felt like am travelling along, in this tale.

S Rithsikasri

Grade 5

KSRVIS, Salem

THE BLUE JACKAL

2024-08-12 06:41:55 UTC

Summary:

In the story, a lazy, brown jackal, who bears Coyote, is hunting for more than a passing resemblance to Wile E. food when he accidentally falls into a pot of blue dye. His new hue makes him stand out in the jungle, and before long he's used his unusual color to convince the other animals he's God's messenger.

Moral:

People cannot hide their true selves for a long time.

G.A.SHARVESH ADITHYA

Grade 5

Gym stars

2024-10-13 13:14:24 UTC

Taraa has been enter for her first ever gym competition and she's desperate win. But she's so busy learning the tricky routine that she doesn't have time for her best friends when they all fall out, Tara realises that her friends are more special than any medal. Can she find a way way to make up with them and her gym star dream.

Thank you

Written by: Jane Lawes

By:S.Hasini

Grade : 6

Sadie the saxophone Fairy

2024-11-07 02:25:24 UTC

Sadies magic saxophone is the last magical musical instrument that Kristy and Rachel need to find! But how will the help Sadie to get her saxophone back from the mischievous goblins ?

Name:S.Hasini

Class:6

Thank you

Hasini

Horrid Henry's dinosaurs

2024-11-17 12:06:24 UTC

Did you know that tyrannosaurus rex's teeth where as big as bananas ? Ever wondered why triceratops had all those horns

By: S. Hasini

Grade: 6

The talking tree

2024-11-17 12:27:38 UTC

After selling goods in a town, paapa buddi and Dharma buddi where going back home. The passed by a forest. It was dark and they decided to rest under a tree. The two friends had kept all their money in a bag. Papa buddi was a greedy man. He wanted to cheat his friend and take all the money the next morning paapa buddi told Dharma boudi it was not safe to travel with so much money. So, buried the money bag under a tree. The two friends return to their village. That night, paapa budi came back to the forest alone. He dug out the bad and took out all the money. A few days later, the two friends when back to the forest to take out some money. It was not there. Paapa buddi accused dharma budi of stealing the money. They went back to the village elders that Dharma budi had stolen the money. She also said the tree spirit had seen everything. A voice from inside the tree whispered,"Dharma buddi has stolen the money" the village elders believed this. Paapa budi had asked his father to hide in the tree's hollow trunk clever Dharma buddi pick up dry leaves from the ground and let a fire under the tree. Smoke field the air . Paapa budi's father jump out coughing and told everyone the truth.

Moral: the greedy never wins

By: s.hasini

Grade :6

Stink and the incredible super galactic jawbreaker

2024-12-18 14:43:57 UTC

The super galactic jawbreaker stink bought did not break his jaw. One letter of complaint later, he receives a huge box of sweets (for free!). Soon stink is writing more and more and more free parcels......

But will he miss one small and very special

envelope?!

Grade : 6

S.hasini