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The Dreamatics
Book Details
Title: The Dreamatics
Author: Michelle Cuevas
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
ISBN: 0593532228
Reviews
The Dreamatics, by Michelle Cuevas is an emotion-filled, action-packed story. My favorite character is Dormir because he has a lot of fears, but makes the biggest sacrifice so that Luna can be happy again. He realizes that things aren’t the best just because you’re the star, but it’s better if it actually means something to/for whoever you are doing it for…My favorite part of The Dreamatics is when Cuevas incorporates funny parts into the middle of the conflict. I would recommend The Dreamatics to readers who like action, because there is almost never a part where there is nothing going on.
– Isabelle S., Student
The Dreamatics I feel is perfect for everyone because when I read the first chapter it seemed really fun and interesting…This enchanting story is indeed full of wonder.
– Rainey Z., Student
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
Book Details
Title: Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale (Mr. Lemoncello’s Library)
Author: Chris Grabenstein
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 059370794X
Reviews
The thing I most enjoyed in this book is the creative ideas of rides for Lemoncelloland (especially the Choose Your Adventure Coaster). I think the best character was Betina because of her colorful style and weird and successful ways of thinking about things… loved the part of the story when we find out that Teddy actually isn’t going to give the empire to the Chiltingtons and withdraws himself from the competition. As the message is, “Knowledge not shared remains unknown.”
I think people that have a knack for making up crazy things and have wild imaginations could really enjoy this book and all the others in the series. I would recommend it to my friends and cousins, but particularly to a younger audience so they would still have the imagination to picture all of the wacky inventions and thing-a-ma-bobs… This book made me feel a lot of creativity and joy when reading it during some parts of the book.
– Austin S., Student
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale is a great book! My favorite parts are when the characters make funny jokes and puns. My favorite character is Mr. Lemoncello because he has some funny things like banana shoes, top hats, and a banana jet. I think the message of this book was “If you try hard and use your imagination and skills, you can succeed.” I like how this book, even with being the last book of the series, managed to explain some of the previous books. If you like comedy and puzzles then this book is for you!
– Joseph W., Student
Turning Twelve
Book Details
Title: Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) (From the Universe of Growing Pangs)
Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
Publisher: Random House Graphic
ISBN: 0593650069
Reviews
My favorite part is when Katie sees this really pretty girl and starts blushing and I can relate to that. My favorite character in this book would probably be Grace. She’s really pretty and loves dancing and does all types of dance, for example ballroom dance, which is cool. The message of the book is that it’s ok to not know who you are yet and to be afraid it’s a part of being twelve.
– Alyssa G., Student
I think kids should read Turning Twelve because it has a big lesson in it. My favorite character is Grace because she is nice and funny. My favorite part was when the mom embarrassed her daughter. It was super funny. The book talked about some awkward subjects that I wanted to understand more about. I think girls that are turning into teenagers would like this book.
– Abigail G., Student