The Grave Tatoo
by Val McDermid

This is a cleverly written plot twisting mystery as only the British can write.
 
 

Holes
by Louis Sacher

The novel “Holes” by Louis Sacher is about a boy named Stanley who has a family that is cursed with bad luck. When Stanley was accused of stealing Clyde Livigstien shoes, he got sent to a detention camp named Camp Green Lake. At the camp, he dug holes, made friends, and got rid of his bad luck.
 
 

Esperanza Rising
by Pam Munoz Ryan

The novel “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Munoz Ryan is a wealthy girl named Esperanza. Due to a devastating tragedy, Esperanza lost her father and their wealth. Without having any other choice, Esperanza and her mother fled to America with well known friends.
 
 

Yikes! Bikes!
by Abby Klein,John McKinley

A very good and cool book in where Freddy's class has a bike-a-thon in which they need someone to pay them some money for each lap they ride. Though, Freddy made a BIG mistake. He made a bet with Max(the biggest bully in school), that he (Freddy), can ride MORE laps than Max!! The thing is, he doesn't know how to ride a two-wheeler! Read this book to find out what happens.
 
 

Sisters
by Raina Telgemeier

I would rate this book FIVE stars because its an AMAZING AMAZING book! In the beginning Raina wanted a sister, but when she got a sister, here sister named Amara was REALLY Grouchy baby she always doesn't listen to her Older sister Raina. Then they got ANOTHER baby named Will, then things didn't really go too well. then RAINA GOT HER OWN ROOM! But... Amara got an SNAKE because it wasn't fair to amara BUT RAINA HATES SNAKES.
 
 

Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble
by Abby Klein

The main character in this book's name is Freddy. His class has a thanksgiving play and he very afraid he is going to get the WORST part. People who like funny and problem solving stories would really like this book. Read this book to find out which role Freddy gets and what he does.
 
 

Pumpkin Elf Mystery
by Abby Klein

A very good and cool book in where Freddy (the main character) and his class go on a type of scavenger hunt to find the Pumpkin Elf- and the treats that he left. They find clues and come upon pumpkins which they need to decorate by Friday. Freddy's sister Suzie has a great idea she shares. They make it and put it on their porch. When their dad is there for dinner, he wants to see the pumpkin Freddy, Suzie, and their Mom decorated. When Freddy goes outside to take it, he sees it's gone! Now Freddy can't enter the competition. Read this book to find out what happens!
 
 

Help! a Vampire's Coming!
by Abby Klein

This is a very good book by Abby Klein about a boy named Freddy who keeps having these scary nightmares about vampires chasing him and eating him up. He tries many tricks his friends suggested but they didn't work. This is a 4 star book for anyone in ages 6-9.
 
 

The Body
by Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson takes us on a tour through the human body-how it functions,its remarkable ability to heal itself, and the ways it can fail. The author explains everything in "layman's" terms and with a refreshing sense of humor. This is a science book that is exceedingly readable!
 
 

Big Lies In A Small Town
by Diane Chamberlain

Diane Chamberlain books are all heartfelt, powerful, mesmerizing page turners and this one does not disappoint.This novel straddles two time periods in North Carolina- 2018 and 1940. The ending is surprising and satisfying. I highly recommend this novel.