BOOK REVIEW: The 39 Clues, Into the Gauntlet book, 10

The 39 Clues series

Margret Peterson Haddix

2010, Scholastic

Realistic fiction, action, mystery, clues.

Reading level grades 4-7, content 7 ½ -15 there are a few injuries that might disturb littler kids.

If you liked the 39 clues series read this book.

The 39 Clues, book 10, Into the Gauntlet is about Amy and Dan Cahill who were ordinary kids until they were whisked into the clue hunt to find something that gives you so much power, you can rule the world. Their journey is almost at an end, and the last clue leads them somewhere that is not on the map. So, they decide to go check it out, and sure enough, there is an island! But when they get there, they realize they are not alone.

If I were a Cahiill, I would have NOT joined the clue hunt. 2 million $$ is good for me, I don’t even want to rule the world!

SPOILERS!!!! I think when Isabell is knocked out they should have just killed her so then she wouldn’t terrorize them anymore.

I liked this book because it had a good balance between action and mystery.

I rate it 7 out of 10

WRITTEN BY: WN, 8/8/2014

BOOK REVIEW: Dog Tags: Strays

Series: Dog Tags

C. Alexander London

Scholastic, 2012

Fiction, war, dogs, action.

Reading level grades 4-5, content 9 because there are some war violence and deaths.

Chuck has been In the army for a long time. He and his dog, Ajax, find deadly mines and traps before anyone gets hurt. The war is almost over now, and Chuck will go home. But what will happen to Ajax? Chuck has to decide , does his loyalty lie in the army, or should he run away with Ajax?

I didn’t like how some soldiers were mean to Double O.

I liked how Ajax lived a happy life and had puppies.

I thought this book was O.K. because it had action and adventure. And I like a little of both.

I rate it 7 out of 10

WRITTEN BY: WN, 8/11/2014

BOOK REVIEW: Alexander the Great

Author: Simon Adams

Illustrator: There is no illustrator to this book, but there are many pictures of places and statues of importance of Alexander the great.

Publisher: National Geographic Publish date: 2005

Genre: Non-fiction

Suggested age range: 9-99 Reading level: 4th grade

This is a book that tells the tale of an epic warrior, Alexander the great, his life, and the battles he has fought in. This highly informative book has all the facts you can know about him, and has pictures of sites he has visited, statues and busts of him, and pictures depicting his great battles. These are labeled with facts, and if possible, dates. Alexander the great was born in 356 B.C., and died in May 29, 323 B.C. He was the first Greek to be later worshiped as a god. WOW!

I thought it was interesting that Alexander the great left his kingdom “To the strongest.” It shows that he REALLY favored strength, physically and mentally, above all else.

I enjoyed this book because it has all the facts you can know about him, and has pictures of sites he has visited, statues and busts of him, and pictures depicting his great battles, and they are helpfully labeled and, if possible, paired with a date.

I rate it 7 out of 10

WRITTEN BY: AN, 8/7/2014

BOOK REVIEW: The Remarkable Benjamin Frainklin

Cheryl Harness

National Geographic, 2005

Nonfiction, history

Grades 4-6

One evening in Josaih Frainklin’s shop, a cry of a new born baby rang out in to the night. This was the newborn Ben Franklin, a baby who would grow up to be a great man. Ben went to school, but his family ran out of money. So Ben went to work with his brothers in a print shop in exchange for money, and learn in important trade. Later in his life, Ben discovered electricity, joined the local militia, and at age 51 he was a great scientist and an unofficial colonial ambassador. Ben did many more things in his life, but you will have to read to find out.

I thought it was sad because his friend died right when everything was going so well.

I think we should look up to Ben because he just stood tall when everyone laughed at him.

I like this book because I can connect to the problem of the Revolutionary War to, because I would be MAD if the Britains came and taxed me on stuff.

I rate it 7 out of 10

WRITTEN BY: WN, 7/21/2014

BOOK REVIEW: Napoleon

Robert Burleigh

2007 Abrams books for young readers

Nonfiction, history

Grade level- 4-7 content 8. (There is some blood in a picture.)

In this good book by Robert Burleigh you will learn all about Napoleon and how he almost conquered the world. You learn lots of facts, like Napoleon wasn’t that good in school! It also has lots of cool paintings to look at that help you understand the story. Did you know that he came from poverty and rose to the high rank of emperor! Read this book to find out more about the great Napoleon!

I thought it was sad that he got married just to have a son to carry on his legacy and when his wife didn’t, he divorced her and got married to some other random lady.

I think we should learn that size does not matter ‘cause Napoleon was small.

I thought it was cool to learn about napoleon because I almost knew nothing about him.

I rate it 7 out of 10

WRITTEN BY: WN, 8/6/2014