Book Reviews by Kids - May 2006

Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography

by Lemony Snicket

Who is Lemony Snicket? Why is he on the run? Who is the mysterious Beatrice that he dedicates every one of his books to? And, most enigmatic-a word which here means "mysterious"-of all, what is V.F.D.? These and many other questions are asked but not entirely answered in this extremely confusing and rather dangerous autobiography of Lemony Snicket, the author of The Series of Unfortunate Events. Find out some, but not nearly enough, information about the fascinating and fictional man behind the Baudelaire files. 

Warning: This book is extremely dangerous. Not only will others be jealous of its "read the chapters in any order" format and sardonically funny content and thus will try to attack you to gain possession of it, you may find yourself being followed by Count Olaf's henchmen who seek the information within it.

Reviewed by Pirate Princess - age 15

Raven's Gate

by Anthony Horowitz

After Matt’s parents died in a car accident, everything started going wrong for him. He started missing school and breaking the law. On one occasion he and his friend Kelvin got caught trying to steal DVD’s from a warehouse. As punishment he had the choice of going to jail, or being part of a new program called LEAF, in which he would go and live with someone else who would try to help them improve. He chose the second and was sent to live with an old lady in a town called Lesser Malling where he discovers a deadly plot by the locals to release an ancient horror upon the world. In an amazing book about five kids who are destined to save the world, the fantasy of ancient witchcraft is combined with the modern day horrors of nuclear power. Full of original ideas and ancient myths, this is a book that readers of all ages will enjoy.

Reviewed by Dude Man - Age 14

Listening for Lions

by Gloria Whelan

Rachel lives in Africa with her parents. Both of her parents are doctors, but her mother is also a teacher. She has a great time in Africa until influenza (a sickness) spreads through Nairobi (The city she lives in). Influenza is a very deadly disease. Then her mother caught influenza and died. Her father caught it awhile later and died too. Then the Pritchards (a very rich family) came and told her she must go to England in place of Valerie, their child who died.

Reviewed by Peach - Age 11

Amber Brown Goes Forth

by Paul Danzinger

In this book there is a girl who is going to be in forth grade but she's sad because her best friend moved. I liked it when Amber Brown made a new friend I liked this part because I like making new friends. If you want to know how to make new friends you should read this book. 

Reviewed by Sports Guy - Age 8