Dr. Welch’s grape testing

“Dr. Welch and the Great Grape Story”

Mary Lou Carney

Dr. Welch was a wine-hating dentist who lived in New Jersey in 1869 with his big family. He wanted to make a drink from grapes for the poor souls who could not drink the wine served at communion.

He loved to experiment, and tried and tried and tried until he came up with the best idea.

Read the book to find out how the story ends. I recommend this book because it has nice pictures and a great ending.

Reviewed by Zane, 7

Coeur d’Alene Elementary

Venice

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“Peter Pan”

J.M. Barrie

Peter and his friend Tinkerbell bring Wendy Darling and her brothers to Neverland. Neverland is an exciting island filled with fairies, pirates, mermaids, lost boys and a huge, hungry crocodile.

See what happens when Wendy doesn’t believe in fairies and Tinkerbell’s light goes out. Meet a fairy with magic shimmering glitter called pixie dust that can make you fly. Will Wendy want to go home? What will happen between Captain Hook and Peter Pan, and who will get the treasure?

Read this book for an unforgettable story. This is a well-written, exciting book and one of my favorites.

Reviewed by Lorena, 5th grade

Knollwood Elementary

Granada Hills

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“Shredderman: Secret Identity”

Wendelin Van Draanen

A boy named Nolan gets tired of Bubba Bixby picking on him. So he decides to catch Bubba in the act and put it on his website.

Will Nolan be found out? Will Bubba kick Nolan’s butt? Will Shredderman succeed? You have to read this book to find out.

Reviewed by Max, 5th grade

Knollwood Elementary

Granada Hills

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“Officer Buckle and Gloria”

Peggy Rathmann

Officer Buckle gives safety speeches at schools. All of the children fall asleep and snore. Then the police station gets a police dog named Gloria. When Gloria comes to the schools, the children pay attention. Read this story to find out why the children pay attention to Gloria.

Reviewed by Julia, 2nd grade

Charles Helmers Elementary

Valencia

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