https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews A list of book reviews made by kids for kids en-us 2017-07-15 01:08:34 UTC 2018-08-30 18:30:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741088 A young girl living in Trinidad discovers that evil spirits are real.  When they attack her town and family, she has to find a way to overcome them.  A moving story about the strength of one girl and the power of friendship.   Once you finish this one, you'll be counting down the days until the next one comes out 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741088 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741141 Chase is a new kid in school and want to find a way to fit in.  When he is confronted by a group that offers him a sense of belonging he has to make a choice between to unacceptable options.  This is a fast moving and funny story about moving to a new school.  4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741141 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741474 A group of boys make a bet that will test their friendship.  Can Billy eat 15 worms to win enough money for a dirt bike or will he chicken out? This is a story about friendship and how fragile it can be.  A hilarious and true to life story.  It was hard to put down.  4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741474 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741542 A family is moved from New York to a small town where they are staying in a broken down house. Wait, those sounds in the wall is it a squirrel or something else entirely? Something is not right in this house and to get to the bottom of it, they are going to have to believe what seems impossible. This is a story about overcoming adversity and being willing to keep an open mind. It will leave you anxious to read the next book to find out what happens.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741542 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741633 In 19th century Japan, outsiders are forbidden. Anyone who leaves the island cannot return under penalty of death. When a small Japanese fishing boat gets blown off course, The fishermen accept help from a group of "barbarians"  but at what cost?  This book is a story about the power of learning and  acceptance.  The heart-pounding and, at times, heartbreaking tale will show you a new way to see the world.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741633 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741845 When an important man gets shot, the nations of the world are quick to go to war. This war, however,  will be unlike any fought before. From the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series, comes the true story of World War I.  A compelling story about the true horrors of war re imagined through animals and packed full of historical fact.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 01:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741845 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741920 When Miguel is told by his father to make the journey north to join them in the United States, Miguel can't wait.  But after his trip doesn't go as planned, Miguel will have to try and find another way there.  A story about the power of family and sacrifice.  This book is slow to start but once it gets going, hold on to your hat.  4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 02:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741920 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741990 Clara Luna is a typical american teenager.  But when she begins to act out of the ordinary her parents send her to Mexico to live with her grandparents who she has never met.  Clara will have to learn to accept others  for who they are, but also accept herself.  A wonderful story about self discovery and is full of twists.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 02:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178741990 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744420 Witches are everywhere and they want only one thing. To get rid of every child in the world. Learn about the narrator's adventure into the world of Witches in this funny and action packed adventure tale which will always leave you wanting more. A phenomenal book about what one person can accomplish when he puts his mind to something.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 03:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744420 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744523 What would it be like if Martians attacked earth? This is one of the first Sci-Fi stories retold but holding true to original. Who will win the epic struggle in the War of the Worlds? A wonderful story, it will make you think about things that had never occurred to you. 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 03:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744523 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744715 A girl living in Afghanistan is denied her thirst for knowledge and her dream of being a doctor. But even threats don't stop her from going to school. Will Malala succeed in her quest or will the Taliban stop her. This is a great true story that shows what people in other countries will go through to get their education. 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 03:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744715 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744781 Mr. Fox is a cleaver animal but he can only make his living by stealing from the three farmers.  When the farmers decide they have had enough and try to stop Mr. Fox once and for all.  A great story about overcoming adversity and the power of intelligence.  5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 04:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744781 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744805 Chiko lives his life as an educated boy in Burma. When his father was arrested by the government, he has to find a way to take care of his mother. Chiko, then, is forced into the Burmese army to fight against the rebellious indigenous people. He finds himself doubting the very government that enlists him.    A thought provoking story about the different sides that exist in every situation and the power of education.  4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 04:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744805 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744981 Gilgamesh is a hero king in the Middle East.  When he befriends a wild man the two have all sorts of adventures together.  Yet when he experiences loss for the first time, he becomes scared and tries to find a way to avoid death.  The story is one of the oldest ever written and is based on a real king a long time ago.  This story is an easy and fluid read that will make you wonder how it could have been real. 4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 04:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178744981 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178757838 A family of immigrants are on their way to a new land. On the way their ship crashes and the family has to find a way to survive the difficult environment. Along the way they discover so much about the island and make it home. This book is and adventure tale that will keep you turning pages. 4/5 stars.]]> 2017-07-15 15:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178757838 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178757989 During the Mau-Mau rebellion of Kenya in the 1950's a Kenyan boy meets a British boy for the first time. They become friends but their friendship is forbidden by both sides because of racial tensions. Things get dicey on a hunting expedition when the British boy ends up missing and the British military starts cracking down on the Kenyans to find him. This is a story of the power of friendship and acceptance. You wont want to put the book down. 5/5 stars. ]]> 2017-07-15 15:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178757989 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758102 Do you ever wonder what it is like to be a refuge? To loose your home and family? Do you ever wonder what it like to not have access to clean water and have to walk hours from your home just to get some water? This book is told from two perspectives. One is from a boy who looses his family and village in the same day and has to find strength to lead. The second story is about a girl who's family lives far away from the basic things they need. How will their paths cross? The story is an interesting and heartwarming tale that forces you to appreciate what you have and leaves you asking how you can help others. 4/5 stars.]]> 2017-07-15 15:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758102 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758194 A young boy doesn't seem to fit in because he questions the teachings and propaganda of Communist China.  When his father goes away to fight for his job, Ming is put into charge of their artifact collecting.  When the communist leader of the village tries take what was given to Ming, he must find strength inside himself and the courage to do what is right.  A great action packed read.  4/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 15:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758194 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758346 This is not your typical History book. Steve Sheinkin really brings the American Revolution to life in a fun and comical way. He includes all sorts of little factoids that texts books leave out and makes it fun to read about history. This book will leave you thirsty for more. 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 15:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178758346 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178760088 A grumpy old man, 3 ghosts, and one night. This book is the classic that inspired several movies. Will Scrooge, a wealthy and stingy business man, discover the beauty of community and friendship, or will he be condemned to be lonely forever? Way better than the movies with a great theme. 4/5 stars.]]> 2017-07-15 17:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178760088 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178760971 Hilo is a boy who can do special things. When he and his friends get attacked by evil robots, he has to find a way to defeat them and save his world. I loved this book because it was funny and interesting. 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 17:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178760971 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178761093 A high school kid is picked up by the wrong bus and ends up going to a different school located in space. When John is assigned to be in the Space Spectacular show for school, he finds out that things aren't exactly what they seem. I liked this book because it has a setting besides earth and he helps aliens instead of fighting them. 5/5 stars.

]]> 2017-07-15 17:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178761093 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178761526 A lunch lady with special gadgets, a League of Librarians who want to destroy all video games. Can the Lunch lady stop the League of Librarians before they can take over the world? Find out in this interesting addition to the Lunch Lady series by Jarrett Krosoczka. 5/5 stars]]> 2017-07-15 17:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/178761526 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179236762 A girl with a deformed foot is abused at home in World War II England. One night she escapes with her brother and goes to the country where the government is sending the children to keep them safe. Will Ada and her brother learn to function in the real world and will her mom track her down? This book was wonderfully written and a real page turner. It was very difficult to put it down. 5/5 stars.]]> 2017-07-23 01:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179236762 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179254007 John gets on the bus to get to his boarding school in England.  But instead of going to his intended school, he ends up in space at a school full of aliens.  John has to find a way to fit in and make the best of his time at Hyperspace High while dealing with all sorts of new things.  This a a real page-turner.  Each chapter leads you to the next so that you can find out what happens next.  A story finding a way to fit it. I loved the book. the first in a 6 book series.  5/5 stars.]]> 2017-07-23 17:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179254007 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179357260 Danvers is a typical 6th grader at his school. He isn't popular and loves Gonzo. One night a green light flashes and changes Danvers in a way he never expected. Now he has to find a way to live with the change or change back, all while trying to find out who he really is. This was a funny story that started the series. It has a mix of stories and cartoons with nuggets of humor to keep the story light. 4/5 stars. ]]> 2017-07-25 00:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179357260 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179579527 Yoshi lives in feudal Japan. He dreams of being a samurai but was not born into a samurai family. When American ships dock in Japan and demand open trade, Yoshi finds himself wanting to expel the "Barbarians".  Yoshi's views are tested as he struggles to escape Kitsune, an angry samurai who wants to kill him. This book is a non-stop action adventure book. It is the sequel to "Heart of a Samurai". I loved the book and found it hard to put down until the end. 5/5 stars. ]]> 2017-07-27 13:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/179579527 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/180059067 This book was a great adventure/fantasy story. It combines Chinese folk-tales with traditional storytelling in an imaginative way.  Though fairly long in length, the reader will breeze through the chapters and find themselves not wanting to put the book down.    It's a great book about a girl who finds the secret to true happiness.  5/5 stars.

]]> 2017-08-03 16:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/180059067 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186435178 This book is about a girl whose mom and dad were killed. She wakes up in a bed, she has wires on her arms because she was in a hospital. Her name is Ivy she is trying to look for the killer and her friend Parker. She has a foster aunt who takes care of her.  I love this book it was hard to put it down 5/5

]]> 2017-09-11 15:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186435178 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186436106 This book is about a girl and her brother and his friends. They have noticed a glove that's from nowhere.  There were some sausages that there gonna rule the city. It is up for his friends to saved the city. I will give it 4/5 stars .At first I thought that the weenies is a science experiment got wrong.But it will surprise you.

]]> 2017-09-11 15:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186436106 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186437300 Bone is a story about people that making a cow race. They had a champion and her name was grandma. She had won several years but this year there was a mystery cow that was racing with her so all the people placed a bet on the mystery cow.5/5 stars 🌟😛]]> 2017-09-11 15:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186437300 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186438784 It is about a princess and a girl that want to be the next villain but the princess wants to stop her.
4/5 stars

]]> 2017-09-11 15:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186438784 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439072 Dork Diary is about two kids that found 8 dogs 7 puppies and 1 that is the mother. She tried to hide the puppies in her room without her parents knowing.]]> 2017-09-11 15:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439072 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439858 The tragic story of people traveling to the desert. They are hungry and face many dangers.  Will they find a way to survive?]]> 2017-09-11 15:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439858 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439912 This book is about Nate who thinks there's a test. He doesn't really want to take a test.Then he opened a fortune teller that said "you will surpass all others" so he tried. I rate this 5/5 stars]]> 2017-09-11 15:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186439912 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186498381 This was a great book because its about kids going to a field trip and the kids went to explore outside and they started to see a bunch of holes and started to seem berry strange. they chose to go down the holes and trying to find treasure and gold stuff.5/5]]> 2017-09-11 17:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/186498381 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269867299 Ever wonder why the World Series in baseball is popular? This book explains how the World Series started as well as how it changed over time. It was a short interesting read for those interested in Baseball. I give it 4/5 stars. ]]> 2018-07-10 17:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269867299 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269867459 An experiment in government. A group of animals on a farm get fed up with the farmer's actions and decide to start a revolution and take over the farm themselves. Things don't go exactly as planned and they begin to find out the power corrupts. An interesting and thought provoking book about the problems with communism. I give it 4/5 stars. It is good for people who like to think deeply about what they read and ponder the problems of today's world. ]]> 2018-07-10 17:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269867459 ethan_richardson_1 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269868581 Thorn, A slave from the forests, meets someone who will change his life... forever. 
Lilith Shadow, a girl who shouldn't have been heir to the throne of Gehenna, but an ambush on her family leaves her father,
her mother, and her brother, dead and burned. After her dog, Custard, dies from poison, (No the dog was not leader of a kingdom) Lily (same girl) must  find the last brigand before he does what he kills her too. Shadow Magic is a funny and unpredictable book with lots of plot twists. I give it 5 out of 5 skulls. This book is for people who like funny, and adventurous books.

]]> 2018-07-10 17:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269868581 ethan_richardson_1 https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269870464 You think that you're ordinary life is bad?! HA! Victor Spoil has it 20 times worse! Victor Spoil is the son of two supervillains named the Spoil Sports (Superpower= Extreme Butt-kicking.)but to his parent's total disappointment he can't be bad! In this story, read about a young boy who goes along to learn the art of being being bad. The world's most pathetic villain is here. Victor must decide to be bad or boring. 
How to be a Supervillain is a hysterical book about good and evil. I give it 4/5 Supers. This book is for those who love comics, good and evil, adventure, and comedy.

]]> 2018-07-10 18:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/269870464 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/270208378 Miles is a young man torn between two worlds; his life in the poor neighborhood where he's from and his life at a posh school.  This is further explored through his existence as a biracial teen.  He's always been good at school but lately he has a lot more on his mind as one of teachers seems to be triggering his spider-sense.  Miles has to find a way to survive in both words while trying to attract the attention of Alicia from class.  I thought the book was funny and interesting as it explored a complex theme of race relations in our world.  This book is for people who like superheroes and/or struggle with their own duality.  I give it 4/5 stars. 

]]> 2018-07-14 23:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/270208378 phrichardson https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/270208479 This book is really a collection of short stories that are linked by characters. Each chapter is about a different problem that life with robots may be like in the future. Although it was nothing like the movie, I enjoyed the book as it was an interesting view into the possible future with automatons. I think people who like science fiction or robots would most like this book. I give it 4/5 stars. ]]> 2018-07-14 23:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/phrichardson/franklinbookreviews/wish/270208479