Book Recommendations! by Ms. Harris https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5 Create a recommendation! 1. Photo of the book 2. Title 3. Author 4. Reviewed by: FIRST NAME only 5. Genre 6. Brief summary (NO spoilers!) 7. Rating (stars) en-us 2016-07-28 16:36:51 UTC 2026-01-07 15:46:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Out of My Mind harrisan1 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/117147013 By Sharon M. Draper
Realistic Fiction
This book is about an 11 year old girl with a photographic memory. She can't talk and she can't walk, but she has an incredible mind. Being trapped in her head is making her crazy, but then an incredible change occurs that changes her life forever..
5 stars
Ms. Harris (teacher)

]]> 2016-07-28 16:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/117147013 The Keeper of the Lost Cities https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/131106154 By Shannon Messenger
Fantasy
This book series is about a  twelve year old girl who's life is about to change when an elf brings her to where she really belongs. Sophie has unique abilities that no one  understands. Sophie
Foster gets herself into a lot of trouble as she adventures and discovers.
5 stars
Katherine 
]]> 2016-10-17 12:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/131106154 The Sleepover abbylovesboomer https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/745110044 By: Jen Malone
Reviewed by Abby
Genre: Fantasy (I think) 

Three best friends are ready for an awesome sleepover! But, when they wake up the next morning, they can't remember anything from last night, and the basement is a disaster! Even worse, Anna Marie (One of the three friends) Is missing! The two remaining friends have to use what they can remember to piece everything together, and find Anna-Marie before their parents come to pick them up! 
5 stars!]]> 2020-09-14 17:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/745110044 Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/749640794 By: R. L. LaFevers
Genre: Fantasy

This book is about a young girl named Theodosia who can feel and remove Egyptian curses from artifacts. Her father works in the British Museum and when her mother comes back from Egypt with a crate filled with artifacts including the legendary Heart of Egypt, suddenly Theodosia has a lot more cursed artifacts to deal with. And it just keeps getting worse, when Lord Snowthorpe, a man who Theodosia's father used to work for, comes to see the Heart of Egypt and Theodosia's mother finds it gone. Will Theodosia and her brother, Henry find the Heart of Egypt? Will they find out who stole it? And most importantly, will they make it out alive? Read this book to find out! 

Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Clara

]]> 2020-09-15 20:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/749640794 Merci Suárez Changes Gears https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2682081966 By: Meg Medina
Genre: Realistic Fiction 

Merci has never been like the other kids at her school, Seaward Pines Academy-she doesn't have a big house or take fun family vacations. She's a scholarship student who lives with her extended family in three small houses called Las Casitas. She knew sixth grade would be different, but she didn't know how different-and not just at school. Back at Las Casitas, her beloved grandfather has been acting strange and they don't know why. How will they stay away from the issue they've been avoiding??]]> 2023-09-03 00:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2682081966 Book report https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2683737825 Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Reviewed by Finn genre is non fiction

7 kids were changed by one special teacher and on of the students throws a ice ball and it hits Mr. Terupt in the face and puts him into a coma   I would rate This book 5 stars 

]]> 2023-09-04 19:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2683737825 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2716479112 By: Paul Zindel

Fantasy/horror

This book is about mutant rats caused by a landfill. It's up to Sarah and Michael to stop the mutant rats from destroying the town. With Sarah and Michael's mother dead, it's going to be harder then ever. Will Sarah and Michael prevail or will the city lie in ruins for the rest of time?

5 stars

Nora

]]> 2023-09-22 14:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2716479112 El Deafo https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2721193572 By: CeCe Bell

Genre: Realistic Fiction 


This book is about Cece starting at a new school because a series of events. She make new friends and learn a lot about herself and what she can do. To help her get through it, she has the support of her family. She also makes a super-hero in her head that's just like her and gives her confidence that it's okay to be different. 


4 stars 

Reviewed by: Gabriella

]]> 2023-09-26 12:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2721193572 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2721208190 By: Gordon Kormon
Realistic fiction
Best friends Wiley and Jeff are nickname champions. They name people with their talents. But soon, the two, who had been together for 11 years, are starting to fight over a person. Will the two best buddies forgive each other, or will they stay grumpy at each other for life?
5 stars
Sonoa

]]> 2023-09-26 13:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2721208190 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2746911933 Wish by Barbara O'Connor

Reviewed by Dheer

Genre: Realistic fiction


Charlie's dad is in jail in Raleigh and her mom is sick. This leaves her to be with family she does not even like and school is not going well. She wants to back to Raleigh but somehow her wish is not  granted until she falls in love with a stray skinny dog who captures her heart named  Wishbone and then she makes up her mind and know's what she is going to wish for, Wishbone.

5 stars!!!!!


]]> 2023-10-15 17:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2746911933 City Spies By James Ponti https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2748965025 This book is awesome. It has so many great characters. It is about a foster girl who cannot find a long time family. MI6 finds her and recruits her. Now she has a mission. Will she do awesome and succeed, or will she fail  miserably? Read this book to find out.
5 Stars
David]]> 2023-10-16 14:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2748965025 Stella https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2750928477  By McCall Hoyle
fiction 

This book is about a girl named Cloe and she has a dog named Stella. The main character is Stella and the story is from her perspective.  Stella is a beagle and used to work as a bomb-smelling dog, but now she lives on a farm with Cloe. She is not allowed to go inside and has to sleep outside. She is able to use her smelling skills in this new setting in order to make an important discovery to help Cloe.  
Rating- 5 stars
Marie

]]> 2023-10-17 14:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2750928477 The Boy Called Bat https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2752455507 In the book The Main Characters name is Bat, and he has a pet ferret. I like this book because it is funny and interesting. One example is when they were eating breakfast and Bats sister eats all of his favorite yogurt.

]]> 2023-10-18 10:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2752455507 The Bluest Sky. https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766354146 Hector The main character in the story lives in Cuba with her mom and his older brother Rodrigo. When Hector was little his father went to live In america and ever since out in public Hector has to pretend to think his father is a traitor and a gusano (Worm.) Even if he still loves his father. Hector is having a great life in Cuba with his Friends Isabel and Teo and he even has a math Olympiad when mom breaks the news. THERE MOVING TO AMERICA


CAUTION: If You don't enjoy sad stories this ain't for you.

Four Stars.

~ By Sofia ~

]]> 2023-10-27 14:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766354146 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766359770 By: Peter Brown

Science Fiction

Rozzum unit 7134 the robot somehow appeared on a remote island where all of the animals are afraid of her. But as she learns some tips of survival, adopts a goose, and makes friends, Roz finally feels at home. When she finally settles down on the island, one day her past where she was built needs her back. Will Roz be able to stay or will she have to go?

5 stars

Sonoa

]]> 2023-10-27 14:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766359770 Letters From Rifka https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766378062 Letters From Rifka is about a Jewish girl who fled Russia with her family. While on the road Rifka is so close but has discovered she has ringworm. Will she be able to go to America or will she be sent back to Russia.


5 stars!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by Nora

]]> 2023-10-27 14:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/2766378062 Warriors By Erin Hunter https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125871855 5 stars

Genre: Fantasy

Rusty\Firepaw the cat dreams of being in the forest to be free he decides to go in the forest he meets the 4 clans and lives with Thunder clan. times are rough as Thunder clan is in tough times with shorter warriors then ever before and there is a traitor among them. But can Thunder clan go through the hardship or die

trying.

Reviewer: Niam

]]> 2024-09-18 15:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125871855 Maizy Chen's Last Chance https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125883384 Reviewed by Mae

Genre: realistic fiction, mystery, and ALSO historical fiction (It's based off the paper sons in California)

I rate this book, 5/5 stars!


This book is about a girl named Maizy. She and her mom are in LA, and her grandparents own a restaurant and people threaten to hurt their history, all while her grandpa is deadly sick...

]]> 2024-09-18 15:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125883384 The Sun and the Star https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125885326 Reviewed by Maya


An amazing fantasy novel about finding yourself. six out of five stars. But be warned, this book contains major spoilers for the Percy Jackson series the Heroes of Olympus series and the Trials of Apollo series. (15 books total)

]]> 2024-09-18 15:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125885326 Cilla-Lee Jenkins https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125893003 Reviewed by Sebbi

5/5 stars

Genre: Realistic Fiction


Cilla-Lee Jenkins book is about a girl with an extraordinary imagination. The book is about her normal life and all the crazy things that she does. Like she once called a classmate of her's Alien face McGee. It is a very good book about her thoughts and imaginations. It's a very funny book.

]]> 2024-09-18 15:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125893003 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125893473 Author: Grace Lin

Reviewed by: Kylie

5 stars


When the Mountain Meets the Moon is a fantasy tale of a girl named Minli who goes on a quest to find fortune for her family. Shes off to find the old man on the moon on the way. She finds friends and even a dragon and an emperor. Will Minli ever find the old man of moon to bring fortune to her family?


]]> 2024-09-18 15:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125893473 Physics https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125895796 This book is very interesting and has a lot of cartoony pictures. This book describes physics in a very friendly way and gives you many different and interesting facts, for example I bet you didn't know that LASER actually stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.


5/5 Stars! Reviewed by Aryaveer

]]> 2024-09-18 15:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125895796 Twins by Varian Johnson https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125905091 Graphic novel

Realistic fiction


The book is about two twins. The one minute older one is Francine and the younger one is Maureen. Francine is the confident one and Maureen is the smart and shy one. It is the first day of school and Francine decided to run for class president. A couple of days later Maureen wanted to run for class president so she signed up. When Francine found out she was angry and they both taken apart. Who will be the class president? What challenges will the girls go through? Will the girls ever make up?


Reviewed by: NUNEH

5/5 stars


]]> 2024-09-18 15:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125905091 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125906408 The Heroes Of Olympus Book 4: The House Of Hades

Author: Rick Riordan

Reviewed by: Alex

Genre: Fantasty


When Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase fell into Tartarus, they were totally not prepared for it. They had no food, no water, and no shelter. They haven't even gotten to the worst part! Will they make it out alive, also while closing the Doors Of Death, where the earth goddess Gaea has put a few of her most powerful monsters guarding it? Or will they starve to death, and take down their other friends with them...


5 star rating

]]> 2024-09-18 16:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125906408 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125909303 The Truth About Fifth Grade by Kim Tomsic and Mark Parisi Reviewed by Sadie

5/5 stars

Realistic Fiction


It's a funny story about two friends named Charlie and Alex who both have diaries. It also has pictures throughout the book. They're really great friends until there's a misunderstanding that leads their friendship farther and farther away from where it once was. Will their friendship prevail or will it go down in flames?

]]> 2024-09-18 16:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3125909303 The Baby-sitters-club 202409672 https://padlet.com/harrisan1/i187b6dy86y5/wish/3128061232 Title: The Baby-Sitters Club

Genre: Novel

Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and they form a baby-sitters club. They hug dogs, meet scary neighbors, and take care of children, forming friendships. They fight with each other, but they make up and grow. This is a story about them.


5/5 stars

Reviewed by: Jane


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