Book Reviews by Kids - March 2009

The Da Vinci Code

by Dan Brown

Robert Langdon is an American symbologist on a trip to Paris to discuss a manuscript with the Louvre operator Jacques Saunière. However, the night before they are to meet, Sauniere is found dead on the floor of the Louvre along with the message “Find Robert Langdon.” Thinking Robert to be the murderer, the police attempt to arrest and try him, but with the help of Jacques’ granddaughter Sophie he escapes. Now he and Sophie must decipher the puzzles found with Jacques’ message to prove Robert’s innocence and find the real murderer. This compelling novel contains a plethora of exciting twists and turns, leading the reader down many totally unexpected and astonishing paths. This exciting book combines effectively the elements of mystery and adventure to create a very enjoyable book.

Reviewed by Dude Man - age 17

Loves Music, Loves to Dance

by Mary Higgins Clark

Erin Kelley and Darcy Scott have been best friends since they were roommates in college. They do everything together. When their TV producer friend asks them to help research the kind of people who place personal ads they of course both say "yes". It all starts out as childlike fun until Erin disappears. Darcy begins to worry and of course involves the police. Erin’s body is later found on a Manhattan pier. On one foot she is wearing her own shoe, on the other is a high-heeled dancing shoe. As more and more evidence is revealed they begin to discover that Erin’s murderer is really a serial killer. Will they be able to find the murder before he strikes again? 

I really enjoyed reading this book. The unexpected twists and turns always kept me on the edge of my chair. The ending was especially surprising. 

Reviewed by Peach - Age 14

The Door in the Wall

by Marguerite De Angeli 

When Robin woke up one day, he couldn't feel his legs. Later, he goes to where his godfather his to escape from a spreading plague and to be safe from the war with the Welsh. They go on a dangerous journey and meet some trouble along the way. They try to avoid the Welsh. Even though Robin couldn't use his legs very, he was still helpful. In this book you may think you know what is going to happen, but you will be really far off.

Reviewed by Sports Guy - Age 12

Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy

by David Soman and illustrated by Jacky Davis

A girl named Lulu and a boy named Sam pretend to be Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy. They use their imagination to pretend to fight bad guys. It was really funny how they used their imagination. In the end, Lulu asks if she can get a cape for her dog. Its' really funny.

Reviewed by Dancing Flower - Age 7