Mrs. Schwarz's 4th Grade Book Reviews by Jill Schwarz

The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo

2025-09-26 17:31:59 UTC

I would recommend this book because it has a bunch of cliffhangers, twists and a surprising ending. It is entertaining and the characters make it interesting. The main characters are Rob and Sistine. Sistine is a stubborn and sassy girl that gets into fights. Rob is lonely and quiet and is bullied. Together they care for a caged tiger and this built a relationship between them. Read the book to find out more!

dogtown

2025-10-08 13:27:02 UTC

I suggest this book because it has a ton of cliffhangers and mysteries it also has some humor. There is a character named Chance and he has three legs if you read this book you will find out why he has three legs. There is another main character named Metal head he is a metal dog. Chance thinks that metal dogs are taking over, that is why I recommend this book

FRIZZY

2025-10-08 17:33:13 UTC

This is why I think you should read Frizzy. She has this problem with her hair and her mom did not like her hair frizzy and she tries to find a way to keep her hair frizzy and prove to her mom that she can take control of her hair. Along the way, will her aunt help her? This is why I think you should read Frizzy.

2025-10-09 16:47:29 UTC

Sisters is a great book!!! This book shows how sisters have problems and fights. Sisters is a great book for anybody who has a sibling. Raina is a big sister with a lot of siblings she is annoyed that she even wanted a sister. But these sisters go through a lot together with lots of differences!! And that is why you should read Sisters!!

Diary of a pug pug the sports star

2025-10-09 16:48:07 UTC

I suggest you read this book because it's funny and fun to read. It also shows that if you want to be a sports star then be a sports star that's why I'll be giving this book 5 stars!!!

dog night

2025-10-09 16:49:18 UTC

I suggest this book because it has a ton of cliffhangers. There is a character named Frankie and to become the dog night he has to do these tasks that are hard. There is another character and that is his mom and he does not want his mom to know that he is becoming the dog night. Read this book to find out more. That is why I suggest this book.

2025-10-09 16:51:02 UTC

I recommend this book because it has a lot of history about 9-11 this will be your book. If you like history and some sadness this will be your book. And also has a lot of stuff you can learn that you did not know about.

HARDY BOYS

2025-10-09 16:55:47 UTC

This is why I think you should read Hardy Boys. Will Frank and Joe rescue the missing scientist and be ok, or will they be chased by a black bear or even a mounting lion? And on the way will they find the missing scientist or go home in all scratches and bruised up? Keep reading to find out more.

grumpy monkey freshly squeezed

2025-10-09 16:57:57 UTC

You should read this book because it's really funny and there's a monkey named Jim. He sets off on an adventure to the orange tree with his friends. That's why I'm giving this book 5 stars!!!

Growing Pangs

2025-10-09 17:29:20 UTC

This is about a girl who has OCD. She lost her friend after she had an argument with her friend. It's hard to grow up. Read Growing Pangs to find out what happens.

no brainer

2025-10-09 17:31:23 UTC

All of the Diary of a Wimpy Kids are AMAZING but the No Brainer is one of the best!! The No-Brainer is a great book if you like adventure this is the book for you!! This has great humor and is fun to read also a chance to... This book shows that schools have trouble doing their best but... they don't always take the win. The school has all different changes now, like.... you will have to read it to find out!!

guts

2025-10-09 17:31:51 UTC

Guts is a coming of age book. This book is about how things can go terribly wrong when you don't want them too. Guts is a perfect book for you if you like drama cliffhangers and humor!!!! This book relates to life problems and betrayal. I think you should read this book it is great!!!

2025-10-09 17:33:28 UTC

I think you should read this book because if you love dogs and you like surprises you would like Dog Knight. The main character is Frankie she plays an instrument and keeps a secret from her mom. And has lots of pressure. If you want to find out more read Dog Knight.

The Carrfour Curse

2025-10-09 17:34:51 UTC

I recommend this book because it's fun and scary. The main character is named Garnet. Her family has magic abilities and her grandfather is evil. Garnet's mom is named Emerald. Garnet can spit up frogs. I think this is one of my top favorite books.

And who knows maybe Garnet has another magic ability and she learns how it can save lives!

It found us

2025-10-09 17:36:43 UTC

It Found Us is a great scary book so if you like scary then this is for you. There is a little boy named Everett who gets lost in a haunted graveyard. Hazel is determined to find Everett... And you will need to read to find out more.

Drama

2025-10-09 17:37:34 UTC

Drama has a lot of twists and turns. There is a lot of drama. There is someone named Callie and she likes a boy Greg, Callie is kind and is going to be in a play will the play go well??? Read it and find out!!!

POKEMON:Talent Showdown

2025-10-09 17:40:12 UTC

I recommend this book because It has a lot of cliffhangers. A boy named Ash who stops Team Rocket an evil gang who steals Pokemon . Ash comes in and saves the day

Frizzy

2025-10-09 17:43:22 UTC

I think that Frizzy is an amazing book because it has many colors and reminds me of summer. This book is very good because it is entertaining and you do not want to look away from it. My favorite character is the auntie because she is courageous and funny. I really think you should experience this one of a kind book.

2025-10-10 13:02:50 UTC

This is about two friends who like the same rock. The friends both want the same rock but it is only one rock so only one can have it. So they put it on a hill so both of them can see the pretty rock.

the getaway

2025-10-10 17:20:19 UTC

I recommend this book because there's a lot of funny problems instead of just one. Its about Greg whose family is getting really stressed so they call an announcement and they say that they're going to a tropical island instead of Christmas. Greg does not like that idea and while they're getting to the airport there's funny problems and while there at the tropical island there's funny problems. I'm not going to tell you the rest but if you want to find out what happens, then you should read the Getaway book.

year in sports 2025

2025-10-10 17:21:00 UTC

I suggest this book because it has a ton of sports facts like, if you are a basketball person there are basketball facts. If you are a soccer person there are soccer facts, and so on! They also have a quiz on the back so you can quiz your friends. That is why I suggest this book.

frizzy

2025-10-20 17:17:27 UTC

I suggest this book because it is about being yourself. There is a girl named Frizzy and people kept making fun of her hair and she was mad at them. So she pushed someone over and got sent to the principals. Her got really mad and grounded her! Read this book to find out more! That is why I suggest this book. Oh one more thing just be your self.

The one And Only ivan

2025-10-24 17:14:53 UTC

This book is amazing. It does have not such a great start. But the ending is amazing. It shows the start might not be as happy as the ending. And you will eventually find where you belong. This is why I love this book.

2025-11-05 18:01:43 UTC

I think you should read this book because it has a lot of kinds of things that could happen in life and no matter if you don't think you can do some thing believe in your self. This book also has a lot of cliff hangers. So I think you should read this book!

Moongardan

2025-11-05 18:08:04 UTC

I recommend this book because it has a lot of cliffhangers and funny parts. Myra is trying to unlock her ability and the Moongarden. Will she be able to or will she fail the mission?

It found us

2025-11-05 18:10:01 UTC

I suggest this book because it has a ton of cliffhangers. There is a character named Hazel and she has to gather all these clues on who took Den's friend. She interveiws people to see if they know anything, until one day she was in her room and she saw something on her wall that said. IT FOUND YOU. Read this book to find out more.

The Carrefour Curse

2025-11-05 18:11:57 UTC

I recommend this book because it locked me into it. All of the drama and mysterys made me want to read way more. This book can leave you wondering what will happen next or when it will happen. Garnetts mother works to keep Garnett away from her mothers home. This is because it is cursed and weird things may happen to them. if you want to find out more about this story try and get a hold of it and find out more about Garnett and her friends!!!

2025-11-05 18:14:34 UTC

I think you should really read this book because you should not keep secrets all the time and if you are scared to say something just read Speak Up. And if you are scared to say something embarrassing just talk to your mom or dad. That is why I think you should read this book!

Operation Do-Over

2025-11-05 18:15:24 UTC

I really recomend this book because it has a lot of drama in it, and if you are intrested in timetravel this book is for you. The two main charactors are Mason and Ty. Mason and Ty can finish each other's sentences and read their minds. But then a girl named Ava crashes Mason and Ty's life.

Read to find out more.

dog town

2025-11-06 13:06:36 UTC

I recommend this book because

it has excitement and high intense parts. It has little and big clues, hooks, cliff hangers and shocking surprises. The main characters are a three legged dog named Chance, Mouse and a metal dog named Metalhead. Also there are some sad parts that make you want to keep reading so it gets better. Read this book to find out what happens.

dogtown

2025-11-07 18:22:13 UTC

I recommend this book because it shows if you lose something, then don't forget it or give up. That's why I recommend this book

2025-11-07 18:26:06 UTC

Mega Bat is a sad and happy book. Its happy because there is a birthday party. Its sad because theres this kid who does not invite one of the kids and he was sad. So its 4 stars.

cat kid

2025-11-07 18:35:56 UTC

This Cat Kid book is a fun book because it has about 22 fish making comic books. It is also about not being mean to your siblings because you wouldn't want to get a punishment. So 5 stars!!!

Prairie evers

2025-11-07 18:37:33 UTC

I recommend this book a lot!! There is a character named Prairie and after her grandma moved away things changed. She chose to by chickens to keep her company because she just moved and has no friends. After her mom and dad over heard some people talking, they chose to send Priarie to school and Praire DID NOT LIKE IT!! But after all she met something she could of never guessed was true.... Read to find out!! [ it might not sound interesting but trust me it is AMAZING!!!!!]

2025-11-07 18:40:30 UTC

I recommend this book because I thought this was a really good book. I like how the author made the book. There were a ton of cliff hangers and sad and happy moments. The main charecter is Chance. He loved Jessie and never forgot about Jessie and never gave up looking for Jessie. Jessie is another main charecter. She gets talked about alot from Chance. Read more to find out what happend to Chance.

Dog Kinght

2025-11-07 18:42:30 UTC

I think you should read Dog Knight because this story makes you feel like yourself. Theres a character named Frankie who never feels like herself. Then meets a dog Chance and the dog brings her to a special place. Read to find out more.

Dear Dumb Diary

2025-11-11 18:25:23 UTC

This is about a girl who makes mistakes and kicked her friend in the face and didn't say sorry to her. She doesn't mean to make mistakes. I like this because ti's funny to read.

trex

2025-11-18 18:18:27 UTC

I suggest this book because there are a ton of cliffhangers. There is a boy named Trex he has an experimental brain that saved his life, but it also made his life a lot harder. Now he shocks everything that he touches and that can be very dangerous. Also, someone is stalking him, someone who knows a very dark secret. Read this book to find out more!

2025-11-18 18:25:07 UTC

Do you want to read a book with some amazing friendship and kindness? Well this is the book for you! Chance really cares for his friend Mouse even though he is a mouse. Chance still cares about him. And Chance also cares about Metal head even though he hated Metal head in the first place. They came best friend! This is why you should read this book!

2025-11-18 18:28:03 UTC

I loved this book because its funny and teaches you a lesson. The lesson is never be mean to your friends or else they will find new friend and leave you. Its fun because it has a lot of weird characters. so its 5 stars.

2025-11-25 18:12:55 UTC

I recommend this book because you should not keep secrets and if you have a trouble to speak up for your self this book could help. The main charecter is Mia she has trouble speaking up she kept some secerets from her mom and joined a talent show with out telling her mom. keep reading to find out more.

The coyote sunrise

2025-12-18 18:37:10 UTC

First, the reason I love this book is that it is different from the others. That life isn't always going to be ok. And it is ok to still be hurt from the old rough patches. This is why I love this book.

Air

2025-12-18 18:37:26 UTC

I really recomend this book because it teaches you that even though you can have a disabilaty that you can do anything. The main charactor is Emlyen, her best friend is named Ale. All of a sudden something goes wrong, but as soon as that happens great things happen

stepping stones

2025-12-18 18:37:53 UTC

I reccomend this book!! When Jen has to move to a farm she HATES it!! But there is one thing she hates more than anything, her mom's new boyfriend. And when he brings his kid's over it is even worse!! One of them thinks they are PERFECT and one is ANNOYING!! They have to run a checkout for there farm buissness and Jen hates it!! She feels all left out and not cared for! SHE IS MAD!!! She just wants to be the way she is... Read more to find out!!

AIR

2025-12-18 18:38:28 UTC

Air is amazing book! Emmie wants to make money and save up for a new sports wheelchair at the end of the book she shows who she really is !

Speak Up

2025-12-19 17:44:45 UTC

I really recommend this book because it tells you that no matter how shy you are that you have a voice in you. The main charactor is named Mia, but to some peole she is a whole different person.Also if you like graphic novels this book is for you. I would say so far that this is the best graphic novel that I've read this year!!!

School

2025-12-19 17:47:25 UTC

I think you should definitely read SCHOOLED because it is a great book. There is a boy named Capricorn who is kind of a trouble maker. Also he can drive a truck to help out with farming. He is my personal favorite character. Read more to find out!!!!

Diary of A Wimpy Kid Hard Luck

2025-12-19 17:47:43 UTC

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck is a good book because Greg uses a magic eight-ball to help him decide a bunch of things. But in the end, he realizes that you have to decide things on your own, even if you don't want to.

2025-12-19 17:47:48 UTC

Do you like books with drama? Well, then I think the book Guts is the right book for you! The main character is Raina, and one night she wakes up with a stomachache. This turns out to be a bit of Anxiety... She does not want her friends to find out. Raina thinks that this makes her weird and nerdy... Read more to find out what happens next! Will Raina's friends find out, or will the secret stay safe?...

The One And Only Ruby

2025-12-19 17:49:15 UTC

First, if you like the One And Only Ivan, you will love this book. This book shows what it is like for Ruby and also Ivan. When they get shipped to the place that will take care of them and other animals. And we meet some of Ruby's old friends, and this is why I love this book.

It Found Us

2025-12-19 17:51:15 UTC

Are you the type of person who likes bone chilling mysteries? Well if you are, I recommend this book because it has every thing! It's about these teenagers playing hide and seek in a graveyard when suddenly they hear a scream. They start looking if every one is there, but Everett is MISSING! The seeker Den, his little sister, followed him and is now looking for Everett, because she now knows. Will she find him, or will he be lost forever? If you want to find out, what happens next, then you should read this book!

Divergent

2025-12-19 17:52:33 UTC

I really recommend this book because it is really intressting and it is based in the futrure. The two main charactors are Tris Prior and Four. If you like long books this book is meant for you. There are 5 factions and one of them trys to take over... read to find out how to end the war!!

2025-12-19 17:53:34 UTC

Do you like books with cliffhangers and more? Well then! The swap is just the right book for you! The main character is Ellie. Her "Best friend" is very rude to her... Ellie wishes she has someone else's life, since she thinks she has it the worst... Read to find out who she swaps with and what will happen to the two of them!

2025-12-19 17:54:37 UTC

I recommend this book because it has so many colors and when she does her hair people bully her but when she went with her sister she gave her all the stuff she needed to use for her hair and the next time she went to school every one ... read this book to find out what happened.

2025-12-19 17:55:49 UTC

This is about a girl who gets controlled by her own mother because her hair is not neat. Guys, do not let someone control you like a toy. You are the only one that controls yourself.

Guts

2025-12-19 17:57:58 UTC

This book shows that nothing is perfect. Guts is a great book for you if you like drama and humor. It relates to real life problems and betrayal. There is one girl named Raina, who is a girl who goes through a lot and faces her fears. I think that you should read this book.

2025-12-19 18:00:25 UTC

Do you like family road trips and adventure? Well then... I think you will really like this book! The main character is Greg, and he is going on a road trip with his family. His journey starts smoothly but quickly turns into a disaster! Pigs and crazy public bathrooms start to pop up... What will Greg do? Read to find out more about Greg's adventure and what he did!

Frizzy

2025-12-19 18:06:54 UTC

I recommend this book because it has a really good life lesson. It doesn't matter what you look like. It's about a girl with frizzy hair, but every one makes fun of her because of it. So she is always trying to make her hair look good, but it always comes undone. But one day she visits her aunt and her aunt tells her that you don't need to have perfect hair. AND it changes every thing for her. That is why I think you should read this book.

Smile

2025-12-20 17:33:51 UTC

The reason Smile is one of my favorite books is cause it shows that even when you might not feel so pretty, it is what is on the inside not the outside. Also, it shows how everyone is unique in their own ways. This is why this is my favorite book.

Frizzy

2025-12-22 13:27:35 UTC

The reason I suggest this book is because, it shows for self-love and how it is so important you don't stand by beauty standard's and how you're enough. And don't listen to the haters in life. This is why I suggest this book.

jschwarz12 — 2026-01-06 18:48:17 UTC

The Unteachables is a story of a group of misfit kids that everyone has given up on until they meet the one teacher that has given up on himself. Together they form an unlikely bond and surprise everyone, including themselves, by showing how important it is to never give up.

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Long Haul

2026-01-06 18:55:01 UTC

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Long Haul is a great book because Greg goes on a road trip with his family and faces a bunch of challenges. Like, he has to ride in the car with the pig, but the pig is really crazy! It ate every thing in the cooler and stole Greg's little brother Manny's pacifier!

2026-01-06 18:56:00 UTC

Have you ever kept a secret? Well, you should read this book. It's about this girl who kept a big secret and was getting bullied for it. But when she told every one her secret, by doing something epic she stopped getting bullied. And that is why I recommend this book because it has an excellent life lesson!