The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin: Student Review by Alexander

Posted on October 2, 2012 by thecubslibrary

I think that it is a great adventure puzzle book for all ages. It has many puzzles between chapters, and an exciting plot. After Winston gives his sister a birthday presant, they wind wooden strips that lead them to an incredible adventure with action, mystery, doublecrossers and a missing ring that leaves you hanging. Will they find it? Will they figure out the puzzles? Will they make friends with an angry librarian!? Find out more as you read the Puzzling World of Winston Breen. Also read: Potato Chip Puzzle, and Puzzling Mansion!

The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie: Student Review by Erica

Posted on March 25, 2011 by thecubslibrary

If you have never read the Princess Plot, you are definetly missing out on one of the craziest books you will ever read. A over protective mom, an undercover princess, an uncle who wants to overcome Scandia without hurting anybody, and of course, all powerful (maybe not) Jenna who is by the way, supposed to rule Scandia without getting caught by the people.

Her mom is NOT okay with her daughter running in a competition for a role in a princess movie but Jenna sneaks away just wanting for once to make her own life decisions. Luckily, the director lays it all out to her mom over the phone and Jenna is all set. She surprises herself by actually getting the job! She is whisked away to an amazing land full of wonders… and secrets.

Meanwhile, Melina, the true princess is running for her life from the police trying hard not to be brought back to her own country with an ncle who bascially hatesyet loves her. It’s complicated.

Read this complex, fun, and adventerous book that will keep you going around corners very slowly unfolds a ravishing mystery.

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein: Student Review by Benji

Posted on March 21, 2011 by thecubslibrary

My review is for Falling up by Shel Silverstein. This was a great book, had lots of funny and really creative poems, and really cracked me up. For example, one of the poems is about his boy and his uncle.The uncle was saying how he was so much better then the boy when he was his age. The uncle asked the boy how old he was and he said he was 9 1/2. Then, the uncle said when he was his age he was 10. Another poem is about a lady who has 25 eels, and each one has a job (sneaker laces, a ring, skateboard wheels, etc.). Then it says that one got a job on page 59 as a cord for a computer, which I thought was hilarious. I would definitely recommend this for someone to read on their free time. I don’t want to go out on that so here is a poem I made up.

“I loved this book,

it was really great,

I’d give it an,

8 out of 8!”

I really hope you read this book. Shel Silverstein is a poetic genius, and has made yet another masterpiece. If you read this book I hope you like it as much as I did.

Dear America: The Fences Between Us, Seattle WA 1941

Posted on March 6, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Every September, the Puyallup Fairgrounds south of Seattle hosts a huge country fair with rides, snacks, animals and 4-H competitions. Many people do not realize that these fairgrounds, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, were also the site of a place called Camp Harmony. It was here that thousands of Japanese-American citizens from the Seattle area were housed before being shipped to the Minidoka Incarceration Center in Idaho.

A new title from our Book Fair is, The Fences Between us :The Diary of Piper Davis by Kirby Larson. This timely book is the story of thirteen-year-old Piper Davis who records in her diary her experiences beginning in December 1941 when her brother joins the Navy and the United States goes to war. Piper’s father is a pastor for a Japenses Baptist Church in Seattle. Piper and her father follow his congregants to a Idaho internment camp. Piper attempts to document her life through photography. This book also includes historical notes.
Just last week, as the Japanese American community marked their Day of Remembrance, Seattle University announced that they would award honorary degrees to the 15 Japanese-Americans whose educations were disrupted and were incarcerated during World War II. For most, relatives will accept the degree as all but one of the former students have since passed away.

The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker:Student Review by Lulu

Posted on March 2, 2011 by thecubslibrary

The Talented Clementine is such a great book! This book is absolutly hilarious!!! In this book the third and fourth graders will put on a talent show called Talent Palooza, Night of the Stars! Poor Clementine has no talents! No singing, no dancing, no instruments…..not even hoping! Her friend Margaret tries to help her but its usless, even worst Margaret has millions of talents and can’t decide which one to do. The night of the Talent Palooza, Night of the Stars is almost here what will Clementine do!? Will she ever find a talent?? If you want to find out if Clementine will ever find a talent, and what will she do next!!! If you want the anwsers then read…..The Talented Clementine!

Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Posted on February 27, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Hold on to your spacesuit because you’re going to LOVE this book! But don’t take my word for it, listen to the author Frank Cottrell Boyce tell you all about this marvel of a story and what inspired his out-of-this-world idea. It’s really difficult to find a book like this one, it’s so unique; however, if you did LOVE Cosmic, then you may enjoy Larklight, or, The Revenge of the White Spiders!, or, To Saturn’s Rings and Back! : a Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space (yes, that’s really the title) by Philip Reeve

Warrior by Bryan Davis: Student Review by Emma

Posted on February 26, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Ride along with Jason and koren again in Starlighter’s all-new sequel, Warrior.Jason and Koren head to the Northlands to find someone who can help them set the slaves free. Ellysa and Wallace are also heading towards the Northlands so that Ellysa can asist Jason on his quest. Meawhile, back home on Major Four, Randall and Tiblat team up with to very surprising twins. The dragon prince has hatched,but are his intetions good or bad? Find out when you read Warrior.

Starlighter by Bryan Davis: Student Review by Emma

Posted on February 26, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Jason didn’t really believe that dragons had enslaved humans on another planet. But soon he’ll prove his own belief wrong. Meanwhile…… Koren is a slave on starlight, with an extraordinary gift. When she tells stories you can see the people shes talking about! This gift hypnotizes the dragons. But, soon this gift will get her into a new problem, and a new Assighnment. Come along with Koren and Jason as you go on a wild adventure full of mystery and itrgue when you read Starlighter, the beginning of a new series by Bryan Davis. It will keep you on your seat thinking, “What will happen next? Will the slaves be set free?”

The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss: Student Review by Kaitlin

Posted on February 20, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Swiss Family Robinsin is about a family of six who get shipwrecked on an Island. They have to survive there alone with no other people on the island with them. This is a great book to just read or have for a book report. I would recommend this book to fourth, fith, and sixth graders. If you like adventure then then this is the book for you. I enjoyed reading this book and I hope you do to!!

Isle of Swods by Wayne Thomas Batson: Student Review by Erica

Posted on February 19, 2011 by thecubslibrary

Isle of Swords is a legendary pirste mystery that will keep you hungry for more. On a treasure hunt for a treasure that will give you riches beyond your wildest dreams! The down side of it is three teams commited to searching for this vast popular craze. Captain Declan Ross along with his fiesty daughter Anne lead their crew to free them of stealing with guilt. While they are searching, their mortal enemy Captain Bartholomew Thorne and his ship of nasty pirates are ruthless and will stop at nothing to gain this powerful object. Even if it means he will have to kill and slit throats to get his way. A young man at the age of sixteen wakes up alone on a sandy shore with a rare diamond. He sets out to find his identity. With a heartracing story and incredible detail, this book will literally suck you in to an adventure you didn’t know you were a part of.

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