Ballet dreams, mystery, mice

“The Silver Slippers”

Elizabeth Koda-Callan

Once there was a little girl who wished to be a ballerina. She had a lot of posters of ballerinas in her room. She tried to look like the girls in the posters, but she wasn’t really that good. She began ballet lessons with her friends.

One day, her ballet teacher announced that there was going to be a recital and that she would choose a prima ballerina.

The little girl’s mother told her that she just needs to work hard. One day, while the little girl was practicing, her mother gave her a special necklace. She said it will remind her of what she wants to be.

After many hours of practice, the little girl tried out for prima ballerina, and then. . . . Read the book and find out if her wish comes true!

Reviewed by Nicole, 8

Cornerstone School

Rancho Palos Verdes

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“Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery”

David A. Adler

Cam Jansen and her friend, Eric Shelton, see a woman wearing black shades, a blue raincoat and carrying a trash bag. They suspect that she has done something wrong -- like a crime. They follow her and the lady dumps the bag in a garbage can. They go to see the house where she came from and discover food on the back porch. Cam thinks someone is hiding somewhere in the house. She is right! She discovers that the lady was helping to hide . . . .

I won’t spoil it for you. Be sure and read this book!

Reviewed by Katherine, 8

Hugo Reid Elementary

Arcadia

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“Charlie Muffin’s Miracle Mouse”

Dick King-Smith

This is an extraordinary story -- imaginative and fun. The author is a creative man.

Charlie Muffin, a single, middle-aged mouse breeder meets a woman who is also single, and he connects with her. She wants him to breed a green mouse. (I wish I had a green mouse!)

Read about his pursuit of breeding a green mouse and how he learns to love his first female customer. If you want to find out if Mr. Muffin succeeds, read it for yourself!

Reviewed by Gigi, 10

Third Street Elementary

Los Angeles

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