Jones Paideia Book Club

Tampa Bay Buccaneers by Jim Flynn

2011-12-13T08:54:00.001-06:00

You should read this book because the book was about when they were in the Super Bowl xxxvll. My favorite part was when they were in the Super Bowl xxxvll.

Reviewed by Emmanuel

Buffalo Bills by Tom Robinson

2011-12-13T08:45:00.000-06:00

You shuld read this book because it was about their past when they were playing in the playoffs. My favorite part was when they were in the playoffs.

Reviewed by Emmanuel

Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne

2011-12-13T08:32:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because Leonardo was trying to fly but he crashed. Then he had a wand and he was flying. My favorite part was when they flew and when the Mona Lisa smiled.

Reviewed by Hannan

Miranda Cosgrove by Sarah Tieck

2011-12-08T08:36:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because you can learn about Miranda and how she lived and what she will do. She hung out with lots of famous people. My favorite part was when she won The Kids Choice Award for the Nickelodeon show.

Reviewed by E.A.

Edgar and Ellen Rare Beasts by Charles Odgen

2011-12-08T08:29:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because it is fun and mysterious. For example, Edgar and Ellen live in a dark and ominous house in footy pajamas all day long. Edgar and Ellen are very mean people. My favorite part was when Edgar and Ellen kidnapped all the neighborhood kids pets to make money.

Reviewed by Kaitlyn

The Mystery on Stage by Gertrude Chandler Warner

2011-12-02T09:00:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because a lot of things go on in the book. Some of them are dresses getting torn and a lot of other interesting things. My favorite part was when the book said the leads were late to practices and there were mysterious phone calls.

Reviewed by Shaniya

The Mystery of the Missing Cat by Gertrude Chandler Warner

2011-11-30T08:51:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because The Boxcar children solve mysteries, and they help you learn about solving mysteries. My favorite part was when the Boxcar children find out who stole the cat . You will find out who stole the cat when you read the book. So if you want to know read the book!

Reviewed by Shaniya

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2011-10-18T14:00:00.000-05:00

I just finished reading the first of three books with my sons and had a difficult time putting it down! I would recommend this book for my 4th grade friends or older. This is a science fiction novel written about a 16 year old girl named Katniss who lives in the country of Panem where North America once existed. Each year the government organizes an event called the Hunger Games. Two participants are chosen from each district to play until there is only one person standing. This book contains violence and therefore I would only recommend it to older students and adults.

The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall

2011-09-05T19:57:00.002-05:00

Wow! This was a quick and engaging book that I discovered through one of my son's summer reading choices. It is a great reminder of one of the greatest gifts in our lives. I am not going to tell you what it is- you will have to read it!

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

2011-06-17T07:59:00.002-05:00

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney was a 2010 Caldecott Winner. If you remember, the Caldecott Award is given for the illustrations in a book. You will not be disappointed with this one! This beautifully illustrated version of Aesop's Fable is a wordless picture book that will allow your imagination to run wild. I would highly recommend this as a great summer read!

Bridge to Terabithia

2011-03-06T19:58:00.002-06:00

I can't believe after 3 years of thinking about this book I have finally read it! I would highly recommend either reading it or listening to it. It was the story of a beautiful friendship and will be a book that I always remember! Thank you to my BBFF for telling me about it.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

2010-08-06T12:08:00.002-05:00

The Invention of Hugo Cabret was a fantastic book! Young Hugo Cabret was living in a Paris train station alone after the death of his uncle. He meets a girl who helps him to discover the secret of a toymaker and the automaton he created. If you don't know what an automaton is check out this link: http://www.fi.edu/learn/sci-tech/automaton/automaton.php?cts=instrumentation.

Nate the Gate and the Missing Key

2010-04-19T13:44:00.002-05:00

You should read this book if you like detectives. I like when Nate the Great found the key.
R.F.

The Stories Julian Tells

2010-04-19T13:43:00.002-05:00

You should read this book because it has ways of teaching you to take your tooth out. My favorite part was when they made pudding.
A.A.

Nate the Great and the Missing Key

2010-04-12T13:30:00.004-05:00

You should read this book because a boy solved a mystery. My favorite part was when the girl passed the boy's house.
J.S.

Nate The Great And The Missing Key

2010-04-12T13:29:00.003-05:00

You should read this book because it is a mystery,and it is about Nate the great. My favorite part was when they found out that the key was on Fang's collar.
J.W.

Nate the Great and the Missing Key

2010-04-12T13:28:00.003-05:00

You should read this book because it is a mystery book. My favorite part was when Annie started the party and when Nate the Great found the key!
C.O.

The Stories Julian Tells

2010-04-12T13:27:00.004-05:00

If you just love to listen to stories you should read this book! I like listening to stories. I like when people read them to me. My favorite part was when he met Gloria.

S.A.

The Stories Julian Tells

2010-04-12T13:26:00.002-05:00

You should read this book because Julian is silly! Julian and Huey get into a heap of trouble! Julian finds a friend. My favorite part was when Julian wanted the fig tree to grow. I like this part because it is ...HYSTERICAL!
M.G.

Nate the Great and the Missing Key

2010-04-12T13:24:00.002-05:00

You should read this book because it's great,funny, and it keeps your attention. My favorite part was when Nate said at the party "I Nate the Great, hoped it would be a very short party."
D.J.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:57:00.005-06:00

When Cam put her camera in her folder it was gone.
D.J.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:57:00.004-06:00

A man was following Cam in the woods. She stopped and the man stopped too.
J.W.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:56:00.005-06:00

The folders are there but the camera is gone.
R.F.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:56:00.004-06:00

Cam had lost her camera and felt scared!
M.G.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:55:00.008-06:00

Cam asked Eric to run with his sundial.
J.S.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:55:00.007-06:00

When they got up they heard a noise so they the man stopped.
S.A.

Chapter 2

2010-02-08T13:55:00.006-06:00

She showed off her skills and she discovered that her camera was gone.
A.A.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T14:04:00.005-06:00

Chapter 1
There was a man who was in a rush and accidently bumped into Cam Jansen and then Cam's camra fell because theman bumped her.
D.J.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T14:04:00.004-06:00

Chapter 1
There was a man. He was in a rush and ran into Cam.
R.F.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T14:02:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
Cam and Eric made science projects. Eric got tired and said "I need to rest."
J.W.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T14:01:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
Cam Jansen had a camera that she just had to say "click" to work.
S.A.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T14:00:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
Cam just had to say "click" for her photographic memory.
M.J.G.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T13:58:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
in the beging Eirc ask Cam jinsen if they could take a break.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T13:57:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
The man was in a rush and ran into Cam.
J.S.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coin

2010-02-05T13:55:00.002-06:00

Chapter 1
The man on the bus asked him how the sundial works.
C.O.

Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball

2008-09-29T12:51:00.004-05:00

Reviewed by C.B.

You should read this book because it has a lot of problems in it. They are easy to fix and a lot of people get mad. My favorite part was when I found out that the man was a Leprechaun!!! The only reason the leprechaun was at the school is because he wanted Mrs. Jeeper's necklace. I will only tell you one more thing so here it is the necklace is green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters

2008-09-15T12:34:00.003-05:00

Reviewed by Charity

You should read this book because it is fun and when you read it you go to another world and it is like you are there!!! I hope you enjoy it like I did. My favorite part was when they got stuck in the roller coaster and found out that the troll lived there.

Criss Cross

2008-03-04T10:07:00.001-06:00

Reviewed by Terron

She wished something would happen. She wished it while looking at a magazine. The magazine was her sister Chrisanne’s. She was sitting on the sweater Debbie had decided to borrow after coming into Chrisanne’s room to use her lip gloss. Chrissanne wasn’t there. She had gone somewhere.

Meanwhile, in another part of town, Hector’s sister, Rowanne, was upstairs in her bedroom changing her clothes or something. Hector could hear her humming, and the sound of drawers opening and closing. He was crossing the front hall on his way to the kitchen and, as he passed the mirror, he glanced in and gave himself a little smile.

This book is really great! Why don’t you try it?

The Bridge to Terabithia

2008-03-04T10:02:00.000-06:00

Reviewed by Jordan

The Bridge to Terabitha was a good book. The eleventh chapter was a little violent but it was good. Chapter seven had some cussing in it. There were not that many pictures in the book. It had some romance for the girls too and some action for the guys too. So overall it was a good book. The book was about a boy named Jesse who has great drawing talent and likes to show them to Mrs. Edmunds. Then he meets this girl named Leslie who has a great imagination. With Jesse's drawing talent and Leslie’s imagination they made the land Terabithia. One day Leslie went to Terabithia alone. To find out what happened to Leslie check this and other books out at Jones Paideia library. Make sure you read the whole thing to find out what happened to Leslie.

Onion John

2008-02-29T16:45:00.000-06:00

Reviewed by Gregory

Onion John is a very good book. Andy is a twelve year old boy who has friends you would expect to have. One day he met a man named Onion John. They have many adventures together. One day they get in trouble with Andy’s father. They were out for 14 hours at night. Andy is forbidden to go to see Onion John as his punishment.
Then he builds Onion John a new house. But his house collapse on Onion John. He has a striped rib. He is rushed to the hospital. Andy wants to go as well to see him.

Andy’s father does not care about Onion John. Andy is worried for his friend. Andy is planning to run away from home. But, guess who stops him before he leaves? Onion John came to tell his parents the truth about what Andy is doing. His mom is in shock. His mom starts to cry.

His dad talks to Andy to discuss how glad his father is that he did not run away.
Andy is crying because his father knows why he almost ran away. Then O.J. goes to his cave to only think about his life. Then Andy and his father go to the woods to talk about Andy’s future but as soon as his dad opens his mouth, John's cave catches on fire.

Want to know what happens? Read “Onion John” in our school library.

Sounder

2008-02-29T16:43:00.000-06:00

Reviewed by Cameron

Sounder is about a dog named Sounder and a poor family. The father brought home a dog, but I didn’t I tell you that he was a criminal. The father stole food for his family to eat. The boy hoped there was a flood so the town could be closer together. Then in chapter two the police found out about the stealing.

So then they arrested the boy’s father. I don’t think Sounder was happy about that. So Sounder raced after the wagon and the police aimed and fired!!! Sounder was lying in the road. He was still moving but barely. He was badly wounded. Blood was coming from a lot of his body. He was wiggling away from the boy. I guess he was going away to a dark place to die.

If you want to know more about Sounder check out the book at Jones Paideia’s library.

Hatchet

2008-02-29T16:40:00.002-06:00

Reviewed by Jay

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Brian. He and his mom where going to the Airport. But his mom wasn’t going. He was going to visit his Dad in New York. He had $10 dollars.

Then Brian got on the plane and he waved at his mom. When Brian got on the plane he was so bored that he kept on going in the pilot’s room. But the pilot was DEAD. He didn’t know what to do so he tried to fly the plane but the controls where too strong.
If you want to find out what happen next go to the Library and check it out at Jones Paideia’s Library.

Shadow of a Bull

2008-02-29T16:38:00.002-06:00

Reviewed by Caleb

There once was a boy named Manalo Olivar. He thought himself a coward because he was afraid. He was the son of Juan Olivar, the greatest matador in Spain. Everyone he knows wants him to be just like his father. Manalo’s father died because a bull named Patatero drove his right horn through Juan Olivar’s heart. Also Manalo’s father killed Patatero at the same time. Now it is time for Manalo to step up.

Will he be a matador like his father? Read this book to find out!

Bud, Not Buddy

2008-02-29T14:27:00.002-06:00

Reviewed by Darius

There was a boy named Bud and another boy name Jerry. They were in the lunch line at a foster home. Then a few minutes later a mean lady came walking down the isle. When she stopped she was right in front of Bud and Jerry.
She said, “Bud and Jerry you got sent to a home.” Bud got sent to a home with three people. Jerry got sent to an all girl home.
When Bud went to the house he went to sleep. The families name was the Amoses.

To discover what happened you’ll have to read the book.

Strawberry Girl

2008-02-29T14:24:00.001-06:00

Reviewed by Regan

One day a family named the Slater’s moved to California. Then they had no food to eat. So now a lady named Ms.Boyer went to talk to Ms. Slater. Later on in the book Mr. Boyer and Mr. .Slater were mad at each other. Why? Because they were having human issues like always. Then Mr.Boyer killed 2 of Mr.Slater's hogs.
So now Mr. Slater killed Mr. Boyer’s mule named Seminia. Read this book it might
interest you!

P.S .ALL THIS BOOK WANT`S YOU TO DO IS TO READ IT!

Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin

2007-12-21T08:06:00.000-06:00

My favorite part was when farmer Brown got mad. That was my favorite part because it reminds me when my sister gets mad and it is so funny. Farmer Brown got mad outside the barn door. Then finally farmer Brown gave the barn animals their electric blankets. And then they went to sleep under their electric blankets. And they lived happy ever after.

Submitted by Jordyn C.

How To Kill A Monster[Goosebumps] by R.L Stine

2007-12-07T08:42:00.000-06:00

You should read this book because[if your like me] it's scary and exciting. If you like dogs there's a dog named Charley in this book. Last, because if you like GooseBumps series this is a GooseBumps series. My favorite parts were when the monster tried to kill the kids, and when the swamp monster died.
Submitted By C.F.

Criss Cross by.Lynne Rae Perkins

2007-10-24T09:56:00.000-05:00

This book is about a girl who wished on stars. My favorite part was when they went to that school. The story was about a girl and her bother. They both where wishing to live somewhere different. You should read this book because you need to see what happened.
Submitted by Lashae

Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski

2007-10-22T11:14:00.000-05:00

I like this book because the plot is incredible. Also you should read this book because it's about the best fruit, strawberries. If you like talking country this book is for you. Actually this book is for everyone. So read this book Strawberry Girl.
Submitted by Hoody

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater

2007-10-22T09:59:00.000-05:00

You should read this book if you like animals. You might want to read this book because this book has penguins that make up their own ideas. Also they are funny. They mumble alot but they don't talk. In this book Mr. Popper's job is to paint. He paints houses.

by D.C.

The Twits By Roald Dahl

2007-10-02T11:04:00.000-05:00

It is hilarious! I liked the pranks most of all. This is the story about the pranks of a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Twit, and monkeys. My favorite part was when Mr. Twit put glue on the tree and 4 boys sat on it and got off of the tree without their clothes on.

By D. A. Fourth grade

Joey's Way by Kate Aver

2007-09-27T10:02:00.001-05:00

You should read this book because it is fun. It is a short chapter book. When Joey found some glass Joey put it in an empty pickle jar. She has a brother name Sam and a sister name Beth. The chapters are They're here!, Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, Magic, and Next Time.

This is Courtney T. reporting from fourth grade.

Welcome Readers!

2007-09-26T20:35:00.000-05:00

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