Daphne's Book by Mary Downing Hahn

Daphne's Book starts out when Jessica, the main character, is asked to write a book report with Daphne, the lamest girl in the class. But, when Jessica ends up liking Daphne, secrets are revealed. Can Jessica keep these secrets about Daphne's life? Or about her sister Hope, their house, or their crazy grandmother? Will everything be ok?

I think this is a great book, so if you're interested, come on down to the library today!

Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls by Ann M. Martin

Find out what happens when best friends Claudia, Stacey, Mary Anne, and Kristy recieve weird phone calls while babysitting. You won't want to stop reading this exciting mystery. Follow these four girls on their thrilling babysitting adventures. What will happen when Claudia sees a light on in the living room? Or when Claudia and Kristy see a shadow go into the bushes? You'll be surprised by the exciting ending. If you want to find out what happens in the exciting story, read this book.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Enter the magical world of Middle-Earth. Its inhabitants range from vicious dragons to powerful wizards. Adventure lurks in every corner. But all seems peaceful in the cozy hobbit-hole of Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits are tiny humanlike creatures that live in a sleepy country called the Shire. Bilbo Baggins prefers peace and quiet over adventure, so he isn't exactly pleased when a wizard named Gandalf offers a quest to him. But little does he know that he will be thrust headfirst into the most dangerous adventure that he will ever have.

I loved this book because I was able to understand the character, and the story kept me hooked the whole way through. There were lots of thrills and I stayed on the edge of my seat the whole time!

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

Do you like talking mice and motorcycles? This adventure begins when an unsuspecting boy meets a mouse and their lives are turned upside down. Be touched by their care for each other. Enjoy the thrill as Ralph speeds down the halls on many exciting adventures. Will Ralph escape the sheets or be eaten by an owl? Will he be able to save Keith?

We enjoyed this story because it is funny, exciting, and full of adventure. We know you will enjoy reading it as well!

A Dog's Life by Ann M. Martin

A Dog's Life is a story about a stray dog born in a shed with her brother. The siblings must fend for themselves until someone takes them in. Unfortunately, they soon were thrown out again. The dogs get separated after one of them is taken away. Squirrel (the girl) wanders around many towns with her new friend, Moon. Read A Dog's Life to find out what happens next.

I liked A Dog's Life because it was a sad and happy story that made me keep on reading the book.

The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon

A speed demon, a stolen car, a mysterious treasure, and much more adventure awaits in The Tower Treasure. Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of the famous detective Fenton Hardy, are heading to their friend Chet Morton's house. When they discover Chet's jalopy has been stolen, they jump into action to find the jalopy and the thief. When the Hardy boys return from their search, they find that something much worse has happened. Read The Tower Treasure to discover what has happened and who is behind these heinous crimes!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley lives a wimpy life with hillarious adventure at every turn! Greg has two brothers, Manny, who is little but a big pest, and Rodrick, the teenage disaster. Trapped in a world of middle school misery, Greg has a self-centered solution for every problem. Follow Greg's story in Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
I like this book because it has comics that make you laugh, and funny artwork. In the last book, Dog Days, there is a new dog in the Heffely family!!

A Series of Unfortunate Events By Lemony Snicket

The Baudelaire chlidren lived happily in their cozy mansion until a drastic event changed the children's lives forever. One gloomy day while playing at Briny Beach, Mr. Poe, the banker, arrives with news of a fire that destroyed their entire home! When a mysterious count becomes the new guardian for the orphaned children, it starts them on a downhill road to misery. Can they overcome the catastrophies that await them? Read A Series of Unfortunate Events to find out!

The Spiderwick Chronicles, by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

Jared, Mallory, and Simon Grace arrive at their old Aunt Lucinda's house. She is currently in the hospital with "mental issues". The house is part of a huge estate which includes the surrounding forest. When strange things, such as rhymes on slips of paper and mice in the icebox start to appear, Jared and Simon investigate. While looking around, they discover a mysterious "tap, tap, tap" coming from the wall so they bust down the wall. Inside they find a dumbwaiter leading to their Great Uncle Spiderwick's study. In the study, there are many secrets to be discovered. Read the Spiderwick Chronicles to find out what happens next.

The Theif Lord, by Cornelia Funke

Two homeless children, Prosper and Bo, go to Venice, Italy because their mom told them stories about Venice and they thought it would be an exciting adventure. When they arrive, life is difficult for them unitl they meet Scipio, the Theif Lord. He takes them to an old abandoned movie theater along with Hornet, Riccio, and other homeless children he has taken in. Scipio is the best theif in all of Venice. But when a mysterious count gives Scipio a mission, things get very dangerous.

I like this author's style of writing. She writes books that are full of adventure! Some of her other books are the Inkheart series, Dragon Rider, and the Ghosthunter series.

Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret

Josh has to spend his summer at his Aunt Ethel's house. The first night he was there she shot a bat in the kitchen. Josh meets a ghost that died in a miner's explosion. He tries to help the ghost find his grave so he can bury his leg bone with the rest of his body.

This book has an exciting ending. I couldn't put the book down! I read the whole book in one day.