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The Crossover Written By Kwame Alexander

October 18, 2017 by Derik S Leave a Comment

Book Cover - The Crossover

This book is officially one of my favorites! I've read this book at least ten times. This book is a good mix of basketball and a solid rap rhyme on every page. This book is a rhythmic read that keeps you on your toes in the point of view of a young athlete by the name of Josh Bell. He and his twin [Continue Reading]

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NO Talking written by Andrew Clements

October 18, 2017 by Derik S Leave a Comment

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No talking by Andrew Clements is a fun and educational read. After reading an article about Mahatma Ghandi taking one day out of every week to go without talking, a young boy by the name of Dave Packer decides to give it a try. He does well until he gets to the cafeteria for lunch. He breaks when a [Continue Reading]

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Review of Fish in a Tree

July 14, 2017 by Anika G Leave a Comment

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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is the story of Ally, a young girl with dyslexia who has been able to hide her inability to read from her teachers for years. She’s convinced that there’s “no cure for her dumb mind” until she gets a new teacher, Mr. Daniels. Mr. Daniels sees beyond Ally’s [Continue Reading]

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Review of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

May 27, 2017 by Helen K Leave a Comment

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"The Tales Of A Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume is a unique book many people would love. This book is about a 9 year old boy, Peter; his turtle, Dribble; and his annoying brother, Fudge. Fudge always seems to get Peter in trouble. Peter has had it with Fudge when his pet turtle goes missing. [Continue Reading]

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Review: Bud, Not Buddy By: Christopher Paul Curtis

May 14, 2017 by Derik S 4 Comments

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Bud, Not Buddy written by Christopher Paul Curtis is a book about a ten- year old boy who is growing up during the Great Depression. Not to mention, he is also a foster kid who goes from foster home to foster home, with his special suitcase. His suitcase contains the remaining of things his mother [Continue Reading]

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