Felicity's New Sister

This story is about a girl named Felicity. Her mom is about to have a baby. Her mom's friends suggests that she visits her grandfather so he can take care of her. Rose, their servant says not to because while they are traveling the baby can come. They ended up going anyway. Then they get stuck in rain.  Also Felicity's mom is about to have a baby in the cabin. There is no doctor there. Will Felicity's mom or the baby survive without a doctor? Read the book to find out!

Moon Over Manifest - An Awesome Historical Fiction Book (Sample Project)

"Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool is definitely one of the best books I have ever read, but I wouldn't have guessed that by simply looking at the cover when I first picked it out from the bookstore.  Luckily, I didn't judge the book by its cover and decided to take it home with me.  I have re-read the book so many times that I've lost count of how many times.

Basically, the book is about a girl, Abilene, who is sent to Manifest, the town where her father lived as a boy.  Throughout the book, Abilene tries to discover hidden secrets the town has held for a long time.  More importantly, she wants to find out what her father left behind in the town and why he sent her here.  As an old diviner relates stories of the past to her, Abilene slowly puts pieces of the puzzle together and discovers amazing things about herself, her dad, and the town of Manifest. 

What I love about this book is that it keeps my attention from the beginning until the end.  Even though I've read it so many times, I am still excited to read what happens next (even though I know exactly what will happen).  I think that is because of the author's way of writing.  The book is not too adventurous, but not boring either.  It's not scary, but it has its moments of suspense.  And it is funny, too, which is another thing I like about it.  I also like how it's written as a story in the past so I learn about people who lived during various times in history.  I think the only thing I don't like about the book is that it finishes too quickly.  Obviously that's not a fault of the book since it's long enough (342 pages), but I usually end up finishing the book wishing that I could start again. 

I definitely recommend "Moon Over Manifest" to anyone who just wants to read a good book.  Whether you like history or not, no matter what kind of book you like to read or what age you are, "Moon Over Manifest" is for you. 

Kirsten Saves The Day

In this book, Kirsten and her younger brother Peter find a bee tree and decide to get the honey out of it to be able to buy stuff that they want.  But something happens.  One day while Kirsten is about to dip the honey out of the hive, their dog, Caro chases a baby bear and then his mother shows up.  What will happen to Kirsten and Peter?  Will they make it?  Read the book to find out!

Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak

In this story, Jack and Annie must solve a riddle.  But they have to go to the sea to find the answer.  On the shore of the beach of where they land, they find a submarine. They meet dolphins, but are attacked by a hammerhead shark.  Luckily the shark does not eat them.  I liked this story because it was exciting.

A Thief in the Theater by Sarah Masters Buckey

In this story Kit spends a week of her summer vacation volunteering at the local theater. She also wants to write a newspaper article about a play that's opening soon. But the day before the play is opening, a thief crashes into the play room and ruins the whole set-up. Kit and her friends are on a mission to find where the thief is. I like this book because this book has suspense and mystery.

Meet Samantha

Samantha is an orphan. Her grandpa died. Now she lives with her grandma and her servants. She has a big house. She is brave.

Magic Tree House #7: Sunset on the Sabertooth

In this story, Jack and Annie travel to the Ice Age to find the 3rd M thing to break Morgan's spell.  They go in their bathing suits!  Luckily, they find some warm clothes in a cave belonging to the Ice Age cave people. They fall into a pit, but are helped by a sorcerer with an owl mask.  I liked this story because it was entertaining.

Josefina Saves the Day: A Summer Story

In this story, Josefina meets an Americano or a person who comes from America.  He says that his name is Patrick O-toole.  Josefina trusts him and now he betrays her.  Read the story to find out what happens next to Josefina.  I liked this story because it was entertaining.  I liked it when Josefina got what she wanted.

American Girl: Meet Josefina

In this story, Josefina's aunt, Tia Dolores, is coming with her grandfather.  Then something bad happens.  I liked this story because it was entertaining.  If I was transported into this book, I wouldn't let Florecita, Josefina's goat, get out of her pen.  The main character in this book is Josefina.

Jenny

This is Jenny in the story "Meet Samantha."

Nellie's Promise: Samantha

Samantha in "Nellie's Promise"

Meet Samantha

This is Samantha and Nellie in the first story.

Nellie's Promise: Bridget

Picture of Bridget

Kirsten, An American Girl

This is a poster of Kirsten, an American Girl.

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

In this story, a girl named Kirsten is new in school and is learning English. Then she meets an Indian girl named Singing Bird.  One day, she follows Singing Bird to her tepee.  She liked it a lot.  I liked this story because it was entertaining.

Molly Learns a Lesson

In this story, Molly goes to school and learns about the war.  Then, to help the soldiers, the class does a lend-a-hand project.  I liked this story because it was entertaining.  My favorite character is Molly.  I did not like the part when Molly refused to do knitting.

Changes for Samantha Art Project

This is Samantha, an American girl in the story "Changes for Samantha."

Changes for Samantha

In this story, Samantha on Valentine's Day is happy and sad.  Her best friend who lives far away is going to come to New York City.  But her mom and dad died, leaving her an orphan.  After days, Samantha's friend never came to visit her,so she decides to visit her.  This story was very good but a little bit short.  I liked the part when Samantha finally had a family of her own.

Samantha, An American Girl

This is Samantha from the story I read.

American Girl: Molly

American girl: Molly

This is Molly thinking about multiplication problems.