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THE NUTMEGS SPRING 2006
Our
Rating System uses 1 to 10 STARSs
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.7
"Great fantasy about flying cloud cats." Laurel
"Cover to cover this book was astounding!" Shawn
"Fast moving and exciting" Olivia
"Exciting Adventure" Xavier
"The absolute perfect story." Emily A.
"Great plot!" Quinton
"An exciting book that was hard to put down, featuring pirates!" Chris
Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.3
"All about love and friendship, complete with a perfect villain..." Emily A.
"Makes you want to find your own past through adventure." Olivia
"Another happy ending!" Lillia
"A must for all, including parents. After you read this, you may appreciate your parents more!" Sheridan
"I like Naomi Leone. She reminds us that we need to be strong, like when she is in court and has to face her mother. and that grown-ups aren't always right. " Jason
"I couldn't put it down." Kiely
"As good as Esperanza Rising, maybe better!" Mrs. Snowden
"More realistic than some of the other Nutmegs." Kate
The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John Ritter
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =8.4
"A great book for baseball lovers !" Mrs. Snowden
"Great for anyone who likes baseball." Ishaar
"Not only a baseball book, a life lesson book" Lillia
Brainboy & the Deathmaster by Tor Seidler
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =10!
"You might feel differently about gameboy and playstation after reading this book!" Laurel
"Better than it looked!" Emily
"An excellent techno-geek story." Quinton
"On your feet, supernatural science fiction!" Olivia
"Gripping! If you like video games, this one's for you." Chris
For Freedom by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.8
"I couldn't wait to discover what was on the next page." Emily
"Everyone can understand the feelings in this book, even if you aren't an undercover spy!' Olivia
"Great for history lovers but a little violent." Quinton
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"A story of a normal girl, who just happened to be a spy." Kate
Gifts from the Sea by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =8.6
"A good book about a family taking care of each other..." Eni
" Incredible!" Emily
"a good story of strong family bonds" Olivia
"How a small gift can help many people." Kate
"It had a too-happy ending." Tyler
"A great book for a family to read and reflect on." Chris
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9
"Ever been jealous? This is the book for you!" Eni
"Two stories in one" Lillia
"All about friendship troubles and other things kids can relate to with a wonderful grandma who knows how to solve problems." Emily A.
"I liked how the book switched between stories from Granny Torelli's life to her granddaughter's life, making the connection between the two." Kate
"I couldn't put down the book, which was about friendship and a grandma who is always there to help." Nadia
Half & Half by Lensey Namioka
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =7.9
"A good insight into mixed cultures" Olivia
"Humorous fiction you'll love" Melissa
"Happy ending!" Lillia & Xavier
"I think a lot of kids (with mixed heritage) may go through the same thing" Kate
"This book split me in half. I wanted her to do the dancing but I also wanted her to go to her dad's speech. She finds a solution that brings the book together at the end." Kate
"A clever way to show how a girl deals with her mixed cultures." Amanda and Keily
"A great book that tells you how two things can be so alike and so different at the same time." Chris
Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =4.5
"I loved the plot but some of the characters scared me!" Shawn
"Pretty good. A lot like today's bullies..." Olivia
"A sorrowful story of a boy who is confused and doesn't know how to fit in." Emily A.
"I felt lucky after reading this book, not to have been the victim of bullying." Chris
Jump Man Rule #1 by James Valentine
"Fast and exciting!" Olivia
Kensukes's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.5
"A fantastic book of adventure and survival!" Lillia
Macaroni Boy by Katherine Ayres
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =7.7
"A humorous story of an Italian-American boy during the Great Depression trying to figure out why his grandpa is sick." Amanda
"It felt like a book for boys." Sean
"To me it was boring. The most interesting part
was the aging old man getting sick."
Ishaar
"A book about friendship and love" Laurel
"I underestimated the quality of the book when I started. I liked it!" Shawn
"I loved Macaroni Boy! Good for people who like reading books about the Great Depression or WWII!" Abbey
"I loved the way the author turned the story into a mystery!" Emily M.
"The plot was confusing at times." Shawn
"Hard to put down, but sad." Emily A.
"For those who like humor, mystery and history" Lillia
"Hoboes and rats are getting sick and so is grandpa. Very mysterious." Kate
An interesting plot set in the depression era. This book gets more exciting with each page." Chris
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =7.2
"Each chapter was a cliff-hanger." Max
"If you like last year's Hollis Wood's, you will love this." Laurel
"Spinelli's best work!" Justin
"If you liked For Freedom, you'll love this." Emily
"Awesome, but for mature readers." Kiely
"Sad and real" Quinton
"Confusing but deep" Olivia
"This story of the holocaust is for mature students, and not for the faint of heart. It is an amazing view of war from the eyes an innocent and ignorant child of the streets." Mrs. Snowden
Mississippi Trial, 1955 by Chris Crowe
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =8.6
"Couldn't put it down." Max
"Great murder mystery..." Kate
"It's seems impossible to believe that this kind of racism actually existed in my life-time. This was well-written--one of my favorites." Mrs. Snowden
"A page burning tragic murder story." Emily A.
"Usually I prefer books about sports but this kept me on the edge of my seat." Justin
"Suspenseful, scary and sad. " Emily A.
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =7
Read Reader Comments:
“I prefer sports.” Tyler
“Bloody & Gory!” Evan
“Scary & Futuristic!” Kylie
“Lots of action! Quinton
“Gripping!” Chase
"A bit confusing but fast-moving and futuristic." Olivia
"A crazy fantasy book about crazy robots!" Laurel
Say Yes! by Audrey Couloumbis
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =8.5
"As suspenseful as Lemony Snicket, but more real!" Emily A.
"Couldn't take my eyes off the page!" Justin
"It was great how the ending of each chapter made you want to read the next one." James
"Couldn't put it down!" Jessica & Emily C.
"Excellent suspense and mystery" Lillia
"An exciting story of a girl who has to find a way to survive on her own." Amanda
"Very exciting. The end of every chapter made you want to keep reading." Nadia
Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.3
"A great book about an orphan forming a new life." Laurel
"A bit of survival and a bit of love all in one." Abbey
"A must for all dog-lovers..." Olivia
"A book for animal lovers" Lillian
Under the Same Sky by Cynthia DeFelice
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =7.3
"A story of the true value of friendship" Emily and Amanda
"Heroic! You've got to read it!" Olivia
"Suspense and action!" Kate
"Shows how hard work can change your view." Chase
"Exciting, thrilling moments. The illegal aliens are going to get caught by the cops, and the hero has to make some hard choices." Tyler
"If you like realistic fiction, you'll like this. I didn't read about the main character, I became the main character." Melissa
"I fell asleep after the second chapter. I like action, romance and war." Jessica
"I disliked this book. I prefer fantasy or crime mysteries." Olivia
"Very realistic and timely, dealing with the hot issue of illegal immigrants." Evan
"All about the the true value of a dollar. A must read for everyone." Chris
Vampire High by Douglass Rees
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =9.8
"If you like magic romance or fantasy, you'll love this." Emily A.
"An absolutely great read! Everybody will love it." Lillia
"Very sci-fi but exciting. It should be rated 11!" Olivia
"I personally say 100 out of 10! A positive spin on dracula!" Quinton
"It swept me up!" Kiely
"I didn't want to put this one down. It shows how different people can be friends." Evan
"I couldn't put it down!" Sheridan
Warriors by Jospeh Bruchac
What our Read Readers had to say...
TOTAL S =8
"You can't judge this book by it's cover!" Emily