Mayfield Book Blab » 2010

Blubber by Judy Blume January 27, 2010

Posted by jcarlson in : Friendship Fiction, Realistic Fiction , 4comments

Do you try to blend in with the kids that think they are cool? If you do, then read this book and you’ll probably change your mind! In this story, a girl named Jill makes fun of a girl named Linda along with the girls that think they are popular (even though they’re not) and call her Blubber, like a whale. On Halloween, Jill, her friend, and the popular girls play tricks on the people in their neighborhood. Will they get caught? Will Jill forget about the popular girls and be friends with Linda? Read to find out!

~Lily, Fourth Grader~

The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene January 27, 2010

Posted by jcarlson in : Mystery , 2comments

Nancy Drew is back and very excited to be involved in her third case, The Bungalow Mystery. Nancy Drew and Helen Corning are on a boat ride when an unexpected storm came up. Nancy and Helen yelled, “Help!” Luckily, brave Laura Pendleton heard their cries for help and came to the rescue. Later on, Nancy and Helen find out that Laura is being raised by her uncle and her aunt, who are having awkward mood swings. She also has an amazing inheritance from her mom. Nancy must hide in the bungalow to solve the mystery. This book was great. It was very mysterious and exciting.

~Allie, Fifth Grader~

The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech January 20, 2010

Posted by jcarlson in : Fantasy , 8comments

If you liked Sharon Creech’s Pleasing the Ghost, you will most likely enjoy this book. It’s narrated by an angel, an angel who is unsure of his purpose on Earth. He’s rather funny and often bungles his words. But he is very sweet, and he tries to take care of the peoples (that’s what he calls humans) .

This book takes place in a small village in the Swiss Alps. Zola, a free-spirited little girl, can see the angel. She asks for his help in saving a group of orphans. If you want to find out if they are successful, read this wonderful book. You might also discover that humans can be angels too.

~Mrs. Carlson~

Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen January 20, 2010

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What happens when a twelve year old boy receives an old lawn mower as a birthday gift? Is it possible for him to become wealthy running a mowing business? Can he actually afford to invest his money in a prizefighter? This funny book answers all these questions. If you read it, you’ll laugh while learning about economics.

~Mrs. Carlson~

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen January 15, 2010

Posted by jcarlson in : Adventure , 6comments

Hatchet is a survival book. Brian was only a boy on an airplane. That ride changed his life. His pilot taught him how to fly the plane. Then, all of a sudden, the pilot had a heart attack. Brian had to fly the plane. This is a book about Brian’s adventures with only a hatchet his mom gave him.

~Allie, Fifth Grader~

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling January 15, 2010

Posted by jcarlson in : Fantasy, Magic Fiction , 3comments

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an exciting sequel to the magical five books before and a prequel to the one exploding book after. This book reveals all the secrets of You-Know-Who. (Maybe.) One gigantic secret is ….. come here, I’ll tell you. Shhhhhpppp! Can you believe it?! After all this time that was how he lived after the night when he killed Lily and James Potter. Not only did they get something important, but they also lost someone important. I hope you decide to read this wonderful, adventurous story.

~Jenna, Fifth Grader~

The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene January 15, 2010

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This book is one of the many Nancy Drew books. This book is about how Nancy’s friend Helen asks for her to solve a mystery at Twin Palms Estate. Helen’s aunt and her grandma live there and believe that the estate is haunted. Nancy thinks differently. She thinks that she can solve this mysterious case before Helen’s grandmother gets really scared and decides to sell the estate.

~Allie, Fifth Grader~

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman January 12, 2010

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If you like Norse mythology, this is the perfect book for you. The main character in this book is Odd, and it’s a very odd book. But I liked it! It takes place in ancient Norway. Odd’s life is not going well. His father, a Viking warrior, has been killed. His leg is injured by a falling tree. And his mother marries a dreadful man. To top it all off, winter is not ending. Odd goes to live in the forest and meets up with a bear, a fox, and an eagle. He discovers they can talk. That’s because they are gods from Asgard who have been changed into animals by a Frost Giant. Odd goes on a fantastic journey to Asgard. Can a young boy save Asgard from the Frost Giants and end winter? Read this book by the author of Coraline and The Graveyard Book to find out.