Kids' Book Reviews - July/August 2002

A Single Shard

by Linda Sue Park

This book is about a boy named Tree-ear who is an apprentice to a potter named Min. Tree-ear is excited to be working for the great potter, but he wants to learn to make a pot. Min won't teach him because it's the custom for potters to teach their sons pottery and Min's son died awhile ago. So, Min is really sad and grumpy.

I liked this book because at the beginning Min doesn't really like Tree-ear, but they become friends in the end. It was really interesting.

Reviewed by Princess Toenails - age 12

Robin's Country

by Monica Furlong

Robin's Country is about a boy named Dummy who lives with some very mean people. One night he escapes and accidentally falls into Robin Hood's camp. At first, they think dummy is a spy and Dummy isn't sure if he's any better off than before because of all the outlaws. I like it how even though some people think Dummy is a spy, he makes friends out of the outlaws.

Reviewed by Dude Man - Age 10

The Midnight Fridge

by Bruce Glassman and illustrated by Brian Lies

In The Midnight Fridge the food in the fridge have a contest to see who is best. The egg says to the butter that he can't stand on his own and the pastries say protein is yucky. I like it when the food has a food fight. The pictures were funny.

Reviewed by Peach - Age 7