Howliday Inn by James Howe
This story is about a dog named Harold and a cat named Chester. Chester
thinks he knows a little of everything. Harold and Chester went to a
boarding house named The Chateau Bow-Wow. They start making friends and
end up trying to figure out a mystery about disappearing pets.
Lindsay, Sabal Point Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
Just So Stories is a book of different stories. The stories are very
funny. An example of the type of story is "How the camel got his hump."
Once you pick up the book, you can't put it down.
Kelly, Sabal Point Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
Shadows in the Water by Kathryn Lasky
I liked the book Shadows In The Water because it had dolphins in it.
(Dolphins are my favorite animal.) I also liked the part where they sneak
out at night to save the turtles.
Julie, Keeth Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Once there was a pig named Wilbur and Fern, a girl that loved the pig.
Fern's dad was going to make bacon out of Wilbur when he saw that some
how the pig had put letters on a small spider web. Little did he know it
was really Charlotte, Wilbur's new friend, a spider. A few weeks later
the farmer entered Wilbur in a contest at the fair.
Wade, Sabal Point Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
I really liked it.
Jana, Dailard Elementary (California) Grade 3
No Dogs Allowed!
by Bill Wallace
No Dogs Allowed! is about an eleven-year-old girl. Her name
is Kristine. Her beloved horse had died. One day on Kristine's
birthday her her grandpa bought her a cute, little, yellow puppy. Kristine
was really angry. She had a new baby sister on the way and didn't need a
yellow furball. She scolded the puppy and made her break her leg bone on
accident. She named the puppy Mattie. Then, Kristine got scared that
she couldn't find her family. But Mattie found her near the pond.
Will Kristine find her family? Will she ever love Mattie? My least
favorite part is when Kristine scolded Mattie because she hurt her feelings.
I like this book because it is a great novel.
Chethani, Woodlands Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite
Henry
Wonderful! Exciting! I was addicted the minute I picked the book up! I
just could not put it down. I love horse stories, and I think this is the
best one I have read so far.
April, Oviedo High (Florida) Grade 9
Socks by Beverly Cleary
Socks is about a cat who is sold to a young couple. At first Socks is the
center of attention, but then something strange happens. The lady becomes
very big in her stomach & can no longer hold Socks in her lap. The couple
brings home a new baby & Socks doesn't like this new person. Socks takes
you on all his adventures & trouble. Beverly Cleary explains the story
from the cat's point of view. Read this book because it is kind of funny
& it will make you think about your pets a little differently.
Laura, Longwood Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
Red Dog by Bill Wallace
I really enjoyed this book because of the descriptive writings of the
past.
Robby, Geneva Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson
Rawls
This is a heart-warming story about a boy and his two hounds. He has
wanted them for a long time & has finally gotten them. They catch a rare
ghost coon. Yes, this is a good book, but it is also a sad story.
Georgia, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 6
I enjoyed this book because it was suspenseful and funny. The main
character is Billy. He had to save the money he earned for a long time
to get his dogs. He walked a long way just to pick up his dogs -
Little Ann and Old Dan. You don't know in the beginning how it is going
to end.
Bradley, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Every Dog Has Its Day by Ann Martin
When 5 year old Sparky runs away from home, he has no idea what he'll
find. First he meets Sugary, a sweet golden retriever. He falls in love -
puppy love, he calls it. Then, when everything was going fine between
them, Tuffy, Sparky's pup friend, comes along and steals Sugary away from
Sparky. Sparky gets beat up by a gang called the Bad Pups. He gets caught
in the rain & is starving. Will he ever get home?
Ali, Stenstrom Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
It's Like This, Cat by Emily Neville
I enjoyed reading this book because the boy had a cat & I like cats. The
main character, Dave, was given a cat. The cat went everywhere he went.
The cat was locked in a cage & Tom let him out. The cat made Dave & Tom
meet.
Leslie, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 8
The Long Trail Home by Josh Durfey
I enjoyed reading this book because the story is about dogs. Dogs are my
favorite animal. The main characters are Sheba, a dog, and Big Silver, a
wolf. This story takes place in Alaska. Can a domestic dog survive in
the wild?
Christopher, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Christopher Mouse by William Wise
The main idea about Christopher Mouse is about a mouse who had an
adventure. His name is Christopher. He lived with his mom, brothers,
and sister. His owner took him to the pet store. Then, Fred took
him. He was nice. Abrey came and lied to Fred saying that he is
going bankrupt. So Fred gave Christopher to Aubrey. He was very
mean. So, Christopher managed to escape. Then a young lady found the
mouse and gave it to her children. Then, he had a happy life!
My favorite part is when Christopher escaped because he didn't have any food.
I like this book because it was a tale.
Chethani, Woodlands Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Abel's Island by William Steig
I enjoyed Abel's Island because it was romantic and very action packed.
The main characters, Abel & Kisha, were 2 mice that were trying to have
fun on a camping trip. How would they know that a disaster would change
their lives? How could they know that the weather would change their
lives?
Scott, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
White Fang by Jack London
This story is about a wolf named White Fang. He was taken and raised by an
Indian while he was a cub. After he was grown, White Fang went to a
village with his Indian owner. Dogs attacked while the Indian was in the
store. White Fang hurt all the dogs. The dogs' owner took White Fang
because wolves weren't allowed in the village. He beat White Fang and
made him a fighting wolf. If you want to know what happens next, read the
book. It has a lot of action & it's real cool.
Chris, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This book is about a boy named Marty. He fell in love with a mean man's
dog named Judd Travers. Judd kicks his dogs so his dog runs away. Marty
gets to know him and names him Shiloh. Marty loves Shiloh but he is still
Judd's dog. Can Marty get him? I like Shiloh because it was really cute
and I love dogs just like Shiloh who is a beagle.
Megan, Wekiva Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Totally Disgusting by Bill Wallace
This was one of my favorite books! It was not only interesting it was
suspenseful, too. It was a pretty cute story, too. The main character is
Mewkiss, a little kitten, who was given as a birthday present to Jenny, a
little girl. The exciting parts happen when the kitten finds out that
there are rats in the basement that are planning to bite Jenny. The rats
are evil & Mewkiss knows that protecting her isn't going to be easy, but
he has to hide his fear & face danger right on. If you want to see what
happens then I really recommend this book!
Eugenia, Larkspur (Virginia) Grade 7
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
The reason I like this book is that I absolutely love horses. I read Anna
Sewell's profile & it was the most interesting profile I had ever read. I
really, really, really recommend this book & even though I know the whole
story it still seems like it's the first time I've read it!
Madeline, Woodlands Elementary (Florida), Grade 4
The Black Stallion Returns by Walter
Farley
I loved this book. The main characters are Alec, the Black & Henry. One
night someone kidnapped the Black & brought him to Arabia. Now Alec &
Henry have to go to Arabia to get the Black. But will they survive in the
desert?
Shannon, Lawton Chiles Middle (Florida) Grade 7
The Trouble With Tuck by Theodore
Taylor
I enjoyed reading this book becausse it was a story about a girl helping
a blind dog. The main character was the dog, Friar Tuck, who was going
blind. Tuck's mother & father were worried about Tuck & his problem.
The family was very worried & concerned for Tuck. They had to decide if
they should put him out of his misery.
Lisa, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
I, Houdini by Lynne Reid Banks
I like this book. The main character is the mouse named Houdini. He wants
to run away to be free. He is running from a cat. He lives with an artist,
like me, he is trying to get away for good. That was a good book.
Jamel, Lawton Chiles Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds
Naylor
I chose this book because I like to read about dogs & cats. There was a
boy named Marty who wanted a dog. He asked this guy named Judd. Marty
worked for 2 weeks to get the dog. He hid the dog in the woods. His
parents found out that he had the dog. Would they let him keep him?
Raymond, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Saving Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
I really like the book "Saving Shiloh." It was really exciting and it
made you want to keep reading. The main characters were Marty, who is the
boy who got Shiloh, David, which is Marty's best friend, Judd Travers, who
used to own Shiloh but then gave him to Marty and Marty's family. I like
how Marty and David are very detective and keep everything quiet. I think
it is good how Marty wanted to believe Judd and give him a second chance.
I love the huge blizzard they had, having to stay inside the whole time. I
really like how Marty and Shiloh are so close and how Marty really cares
about him. You can tell Marty really cares about dogs when he goes and
asks Judd to try and make him take care of his dogs better. I think this
is a really good book and I would recommend it to anyone.
Betsy, Jackson Junior High (West Virginia) Grade 7
Beauty by Bill Wallace
I loved this book. The main characters are Luke, Carol, Grandpa & Mike.
The book is sad, funny & it is very exciting. It's about a boy who has a
horse & he tells it everything. Beauty gets caught in the cattle guard &
Luke has to decide to save her or not.
Stephanie, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
I enjoyed this book. Beauty & Luke are the 2 main characters. One dark &
stormy night the horse, Beauty, got out & got caught in the cattle guard.
Luke has to choose if he can save Beauty or not!
Cory, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Doctor Doolittle by Hugh Lofting
The story of Dr. Doolittle is a pretty good story because it was neat &
cute. The main characters are Dr. Doolittle & the canary. The canary told
the Doctor his story of the past. Did the canary ever finish his story?
Only one thing is certain. The canary's like seemed so dreadful.
Annemarie, Jackson Heights Middle (Florida) Grade 7
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
This is a good book. It is about a dog that is really nice & well cared
for by his owner. Then he gets a new master who is rude. Read the book &
find out what happens to the dog.
Eric, Lawton Chiles Middle (Florida) Grade 7
Bunnicula by James Howe
At first it was scary. Just think, a vampire bunny with fangs living in your
house! My favorite part was when Chester was beating the steak over the bunny.
It was hilarious! I want to read this book again and again. Get it and read it
as soon as you can or you will never see your vegetables again.
Elizabeth, Forest City Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
The Frog Who Couldn't Jump by Tim
Anders
Freddy the frog had a problem - he couldn't jump! A yearly event called
the "Great Jumpaloo" was coming up and Freddy really wanted to enter it.
He got a great idea. Freddy would find a teacher to show him how to
jump. Can Freddy do it? This is a great story because it taught me that
you don't have to come in 1st to be a winner.
Kaz, Zion Lutheran (California) Grade 1
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Are you one of those people who like to read heart-warming books? Well
here's one for you! Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. This
story is about a girl named India Opal who's mom left her and her dad all by
themselves. Opal's father is a preacher adn they have to move all the time
so Opal doesn't have any friends when the story takes place but everything
changes because of Winn-Dixie! To find out what happens in Opal and
Winn-Dixie's adventure you have to get this book and read it!
Courtney, Hudson Elementary (North Carolina) Grade 3
This book was great. It was about a lonely 10 year old girl (her name
was India Opal Buloni) that grew up with her father (he was a preacher) and grew
up without a mother. She found a homeless dog and named it Winn-Dixie.
She spent her summer with Winn-Dixie and had a great summer. I really like
this book and maybe you will too.
Elier, Mariner Middle School (Delaware) Grade 7
Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpugo
It's about a boy called Bertie who rescues an orphaned white lion cub from
the African veld. But the white lion is sold & becomes a circus lion
performing for people in Africa. Bertie says to the lion, "I'll never
forget you," when he goes to boarding school. He decides to escape and
see the butterfly lion once more. It is a thrilling story with adventure &
sadness all rolled into one. It is a great story. I would recommend it to
people who like exciting stories.
Chandler, Jolliffe Primary School (United Kingdom) Year 6
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
This book is about a boy called Alec and a horse called Stallion. It's OK
for people who like adventure stories.
Fredoo, Jolliffe Primary School (England) Year 6
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
There is a boy named Mowgli who comes to a jungle & meets lots of animals,
such as a bear, a snake, a panther, an elephant, a monkey, an
orangutan, birds & a tiger. Mowgli runs away & gets lost in the jungle
because he does not want to go to the man village. Mowgli runs into
danger. Read on to find out what happens.
Malcolm, Jolliffe Primary School (England) Year 6
Stealing Thunder by Mary Casanova
Stealing Thunder is an energetic, lively story about a girl named Libby &
her partner, Griff. Libby tries to gain a horse by the name of Thunder who
is being abused by a man who is outraged with everything & absolutely
hates Libby & her friend. They get caught trying to take Thunder almost
every time. Find out the rest by going to your local library or bookstore.
Suggested reading age, 8 and up.
Nikita, Page School (Florida) Grade 4
Toad Rage by Morris Gleitzman
This book is about a toad called Limpy who wants to know why humans hate
him & other cane toads. So Limpy goes off on a mission to find out. Limpy
finds lots of different life styles. One day Limpy meets a girl who runs
around the world to get humans to like cane toads. It is an interesting
book with humor & lots more, but you'll have to read the book to find out
more.
Charlotte, Jolliffe Primary School (United Kingdom) Year 6
True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
This is a different take on the fairy tale that most of us know. The wolf
is the narrator of the story and he explains what REALLY happened with
those pigs. This is one of my favorite stories and I think everyone will
enjoy it.
Rosie, Pleasantview (Michigan) Grade 3
Babe the Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith
Babe the Gallant Pig is about Babe who lives on a farm.
He has a foster mother who is a dog. Her name is Fly and she is a
sheepdog. One day, Babe wanted to be a sheeppig. He talked to sheep,
and practiced moving them around just like Fly. Farmer Hogget and Mrs.
Hogget were really surprised when Babe made the sheep move away from sheep
rustlers. Soon enough, Farmer Hogget took him to a contest.
Will Babe win the contest? My favorite part is when the sheep obeyed Babe
because they liked Babe more than Fly. I like this book because it has
surprising events and a surprising ending.
Chethani, Woodlands Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul by Jack Canfield
These heart-warming stories are no doubt chicken soup for the soul. There
are entries about pets as teachers, healers, heroes and friends. Whenever
you have a fever, cold, a serious illness, are not feeling well, or just want to
read miracles about animals changing people's lives, this is the book for you!
All of these stories are truly remarkable because you know that they are real.
Holly, Partin Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
My Chimp Friday by Hester Mundis
My Chimp Friday is a book about Rachel, her Dad, and
brother, and what they do to save a chimp. When Buckey Green shows up with
a bus load of "top secret" information and an extremely intelligent chimp,
Rachel gets suspicious (which is nothing new). Soon she realizes there are
some people hanging around her apartment building. She wonders if they
have something to do with Friday's top secretness. With Rachel's health
freak aunt, Aunt Lisa, a saintly patient dad, an invention building brother and
a chimp...you never know what is next.
Samantha, Lawton Elementary (Florida) Grade 5
Dolphin Diaries by Ben M. Baglio
Ben M. Baglio has written a series of books on dolphins.
I like his books because even though they are fiction they have real information
on dolphins. His books are about a girl named Jody McGrath, her family,
and the crew of their ship Dolphin Dreamer. They are traveling around the
world for a year watching and researching dolphins all around the world.
Elizabeth, Corkery School (Illinois) Grade 6
Hank the Cowdog: Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob
by John Erickson
First of all, I would like to say you should read this
book because it is an interesting book. There are two dogs named Hank and
Drover. They are given two corncobs for their dinner. Well Hank
thinks that the corncob is worth a fortune. Once Hank starts to believe
that the corncob is worth a fortune, greed gets the best of him. Once
greed takes over he starts to treat Drover like dirt. He thinks he has to
try to hide the corncob because he thinks someone will steal it. Hank also
starts to think that he does not have to work anymore. So will Hank stay
greedy forever or will he forget about the whole thing? Read to find out!
Rebecca, Baton Elementary (North Carolina) Grade 5
Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan
This book is about a girl who loves horses and pretends to
be something she's not to be with them. I like this book because of how
strong and brave Charlotte (the main character) is and how powerful she is able
to be.
Olivia
This book is about a girl who was strong when she was born, but got orphaned
at an early age. She loves horses and dreams to have her own stable in the
west, but she is stuck in the orphanage.
Lianne, Grade 5
A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Dane Bauer
A Bear Named Trouble is about a brown bear, and a boy named Jonathan who is ten
years old. He spends a lot of time in the Alaska Zoo with the animals
especially Mama Goose. His dad is a zookeeper, and works in the Lake
Superior Zoo. Jonathan is alone with his dad because his mother is
teaching in Duluth, and his sister Rhonda is in a wheelchair. Also, the
brown bear is without a mother. As the story goes on, Trouble, (the brown
bear) killed Mother Goose accidentally. Then, instead of going to school,
Jonathan helped his dad save Trouble when he was going to be killed. But,
instead of being killed, Trouble was taken to the Lake Superior Zoo.
My favorite part is when Trouble was taken to the zoo because
before he was alone. I like this book because it talked about Jonathan
saving a bear. I would like to say, "Read this book and find out how
Trouble got his name!"
Chethani, Woodlands Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Whittington by Alan Armstrong
Whittington is about Dick Whittington's cat. The cat's name is
Whittington. He appeared in the barn, and talked to an ugly duck named The
Lady. Then, Abbie and Ben came, and met the cat. Soon, when everyone
was in the barn, Whittington started a very long story about his owner, Dick
Whittington. He had a big adventure. Then, he taught Ben how to
read.
My favorite part is when the cat told about Dick because he was his owner.
I like this book becuase it had history. I recommend this book to anyone
who likes history.
Chethani, Woodlands Elementary (Florida) Grade 4
Fluffy and Baron by Laura Rankin
I love the book "Fluffy and Baron". It is a great story about this dog and
duckling that are best friends. But then the duckling turns into a duck
and has lots of duck friends and no time for Baron. Find out what happens!
Katy (North Carolina) Grade 6
The Broccoli Tapes by Jan Slepian
In the story The Broccoli Tapes by Jan Slepian the main characters are Sara and
her cat Broccoli. Sara, and her mom, dad, brother and grandmother went on
vacation to Hawaii for five months. While they were there, there were a
lot of changes. At first Sara didn't like it there at all. Then she
and her brother found a cat. They saved it! Soon they named her
Broccoli. Although Sara's parents don't know about Broccoli. There
is so much going on between her new friend Eddie, trying to keep her secret and
her sick grandmother. The only people who know the real truth are Sara's
friends and class back in her hometown, Boston, as she makes her diary on tape.
The book The Broccoli Tapes is such a great book. It keeps you hanging
over the top. I love it and recommend it for children everywhere to enjoy
as I did.
Tristien, Legacy Middle (Florida) Grade 6
