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Nobody Plays with a Cabbage

Posted by Ben
Category Categories: Fiction, Review, Younger Readers
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Our rating: **

Jim Jordan’s sister liked to make signs and made a sign that said “Jim Jordan’s Vegetable Garden.” She put the sign up in their yard, but there wasn’t a garden. So Jim Jordan’s family made a garden. They all said they would do something for the garden, leaving nothing for Jim Jordan to do. The garden got destroyed by animals that got into it. There was only one cabbage left.

This book was okay. It wasn’t one of my favorites by this author. I like The Wheel on the School better.

Kentucky Frontiersmen

Posted by Kyle
Category Categories: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Review, Younger Readers
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Our rating: ****

This book takes place in 1700’s Kentucky, which is called “Kain-tuck-ee” by characters in the book. Henry and those who live at the settlement of Wareville need to clear the land to plant fields. But they need food while their crops are growing. There are plenty of animals to hunt so they hunt for food. After three years, Shawnee Indians attack the settlement. The settlers drive off the Indians and decide to follow them to continue the battle.

I liked this book because I like books with adventure in them. I enjoyed the whole book a lot. It even has a sequel called The Riflemen of the Ohio.

Mary Poppins Comes Back

Posted by Jordan
Category Categories: All Ages, Fiction, Review
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Our rating: ****

Jane and Michael are flying a kite in the park, when it goes too high. When they pull it down, Mary Poppins is on the string! She’s back to be the Banks’ nanny for a second time. And so begins several adventures, including meeting Miss Andrew, Mr. Banks’ stern childhood governess; a visit to the odd Mr. Turvy; and many other delightful stories.

We all knew she’d be back, and so she is. Mary Poppins Comes Back is as good as the first book. A wonderful book for all ages.

James and the Giant Peach

Posted by Rebekah
Category Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Fantasy, Fiction, Review
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Our rating: ***

When James Henry Trotter’s mother and father die, he is sent to live with his two aunts, Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge. His life with them is very unpleasant, until one day a queer old man gives him something that will change his entire life.

The cast of insects in this book is hilarious! Miss Ladybug is so very kind, the Centipede is a scamp, and the Earthworm is such a pessimist! This is one of my favorite Roald Dahl books. It ranks with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in my opinion. This is one of those books that is so different in parts, that the whole book is one big unbelievable (is it?), thoroughly-enjoyable, humorous, ride-of-your-life, one-of-a-kind story. (Whew, try saying that one fast!)

Mary Poppins and the House Next Door

Posted by Sarah
Category Categories: All Ages, Fantasy, Fiction, Review
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Our rating: ***

Miss Andrew, who used to be Mr. Banks’s governess, is coming to live in Number Eighteen, the house next door. The unpleasant Miss Andrew arrives, bringing with her Luti. (You’ll find out who or what Luti is if you read Mary Poppins and the House Next Door.) Luti is from the South Seas and soon feels he is being called home, so Mary Poppins, accompanied by the children, sends him home.

A pretty good book. Luti’s grandmother supposedly calms thunderstorms etc., but it’s still a pretty good book. The illustrator, Mary Shepard, is the daughter of Earnest Shepard, illustrator of the Winnie the Pooh books. Enjoy!

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