LASSIE Come-home by Eric Knight

I really loved this book because it described a lot of things. It was sad though. I wish that Lassie had been my dog! The book had a lot of feeling to it. Sad, adventurous, and excitement.

This book is about a well-trained collie named Lassie. Lassie waits out side of the gate everyday for John to come home from school. And every day they walk home together. But John's dad sells Lassie oneday. John comes home and notices that lassie isn't waiting for him at the gate. He realizes that his father and mother have sold Lassie. One day Lassie is waiting for John and one day she isn't. The man who bought Lassie keeps having to come to John's home and taking Lassie away again or vice versa. Whenever John comes home from school he hopes Lassie is waiting for him. But Lassie isn't waiting for him anymore. Lassie had gotten out of her new master's kennel and run away. But it was harder to find John then she thought so. This is how Lassie's journey started. Lassie was taking a very big risk, she could be shot and killed. THings that bad. But Lassie loved her master so much that she was determined to find John. Lassie goes through lots of pain and has to fight and run a lot. Lassie got hurt a lot too! To find out what happened read the book. I loved it, I hope you will too!

Extra Credit by Andrew Clements

Abby Carson is a sixth grade failure. She just can't stand doing homework. To not fail sixth grade, abby must do a pen pal project. She chooses to write to Sadeed Bayat, a local in a town in Afghanistan. In Sadeed's town, it is wrong for a boy to write to a girl. So Sadeed's sister dictates and signs the letter for him. Sadeed decides to write to Abby in private, because he thinks his sister just is not writing the right things to his pen pal. But just as Sadeed and Abby are getting to know each other, something horrible happens in Sadeed's village because of the letters to America. Read this book to find out what happens! I really liked this book because it really makes you feel like you're in Afganistan.

The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements

Hart Evans is known to be the most popular kid in the whole school. But unlike some popular kids, he is actually nice and doesn't have to pretend to be. When Hart "accidentally" shoots one to many rubber bands at his chorus teacher, what will happen when the teacher tells them that they have to organize the Christmas concert all by themselves, and Hart is the directer? And will Hart still be the popular kid after this? Plus, how can Hart stand his nosy little sister who gets into all of his business?
I liked this book because it shows that kids can do anything.

The Belt of Deltora by Emily Rodda

THis book is about a boy named Leif. Leif lives with his father Jarred, and his mother Anna. When Jarred was a little boy, his best friend Endon bacame king. When someone becomes the next king of Del, you have to put on 'The Belt of Deltora'. The belt of Deltora is made out of steel. On the steel are seven gems. The Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, and 4 more gems. But when Endon became king his assistant/helper was one of the shadow lord's servants. The shadow lord is a bad person who pretty much likes to destroy things for fun. Endon's helper was branded with the shadow lord's mark. Leif intends to go and collect all the gems and give the belt with all the gems to Endon, the proper king. The shadow lord had taken all the gems and scattered them in places people wouldn't want to go. Jarred gets Leif a companion for his long journey. Barda the Beggar. Barda and Leif set out for the Forest of Silence. Danger waits there for them. Will Leif and Barda live through the danger? Read the book and you will find out!

Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer

When Isabella (Bella) Swan moves to her father's home in Forks, Bella becomes bored and home sick for her mother. When Edward Cullen comes in and reveals that he is a real, live, vampire, can Bella break up with him before she gets to attached? Edward himself dosen't want Bella to make a mistake, because being a vampire means never getting older, and if Bella wants to be close to Edward, she must become a vampire. When Edward goes away to stop Bella from making mistakes, will Bella fall for Jacob, who turns out to be a werewolf? And will Bella, Edward, the Cullens, Jacob, and the wolf pack, be able to stop Victoria and James, who want to kill Bella? Read this book to find out.

Animal House and Iz by Betty Hicks

Iz lives with her father, step-mother, and step-brothers, Logan, Jack, and Joey. But unlike most kids, Iz loves her new mother more than her old one! And she loves her new home with all of them more than anything. At the moment, Iz's new family, has one porcupine, a goldfish, some Praying Mantises, and lots more. Iz gets warned when her real mom says she can permantly live with her real mom, Elizabeth. She hates it when her mom, Elizabeth calls Iz Elizabeth. Iz loves her new name her step-brothers named her, Iz better than Elizabeth which now seems weird and long. Iz really wants to stay with her father, new mother, and brothers instead of only with her mom. And with project GAD (Get A Dog), can Iz convince her mother to let her choose who she really wants to live with without hurting her mom's feelings? Read this cool book to find out!!!!

The School Story by Andrew Clements

Natalie's mother works at a company who chooses books to publish. Natalie herself is a great writer, and would love to get her writing published when she got older. But when she writes an amazing book called "The Cheater" her best friend, Zoe, convinces to try and get her book published. But can Natalie's mother realize that Natalie not only is a writer, but is a great one too? And can Natalie, Zoe, and their teacher, get "The Cheater" published? Read this book to find out!

Other books by Andrew Clements: The Landry News and No Talking.