Book Reviews by Kids - March 2003

Shakespeare's Scribe 

by Gary L. Blackwood

This book is about an orphan named Widge who is an actor. When the Black Plague strikes the acting company is forced to travel from town to town performing their plays. After Shakespeare-- who is also in the acting company-- injures his arm, Widge receives the honor of being his scribe and writing down his plays for him. But Widge begins to wonder if the company really needs or wants him.

If you like action, suspense, and unexpected twists, this is the book for you. It is really exciting and fun to read.

Reviewed by Princess Toenails - age 12

The Twin in the Tavern

by Barbara Brooks Wallace

A boy named Taddy is kidnapped by some mean tavern owners. Before that his aunt and uncle-- who he is staying with-- had told him he had to find his twin or else he would be in danger. He is taken to the tavern and is treated very badly. After awhile he is hired to be a servant boy to a rich family. While he is there he sees a boy who he thinks might be his twin. Little does he know that many surprises await him

One of my favorite parts is when the other boy, called Beetle and who also works in the tavern, tells Taddy that he wants to be friends with him. It made me feel happy because Taddy finally had a friend. One reason I really liked this book is because a lot of things are definitely not what you expect.

Reviewed by Dude Man - Age 10

Fantastic Mr. Fox

by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake

There's this fox who gets food from this farm. The farmer gets mad at the fox because he his stealing their animals. In one part the fox is digging underground to this cider place. A rat comes and says you can't come in here, it's mine and I found it first. Then the fox says, "I'll eat you." It's funny. You should read it.

Reviewed by Peach - Age 7

Ted 

by Tony DiTerlizzi

Ted is this pinkish, purplish thing that plays monopoly- twister with this boy. Ted cuts the boy's hair really funny. Ted and the boy color on the walls and make an indoor swimming pool in the den of the boy's house. My favorite part is when they play space pirates and the boy's dad starts to like Ted. I also liked it when they made an indoor swimming pool because I like going swimming.

Reviewed by Sports Guy - Age 5