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Books Reviewed by Penguinpower 9000

  • Journey to the Pole (Antarctica 1) by Peter Lerangis (reviewed Oct 13, 2001)

    3 This book is thrilling! It's about a top-secret expedition to the south pole. Frostbite, blizzards, heart attacks, mutiny, and more, threaten the team's survival. Will they succeed? Read the book to find out!

  • Half Magic by Edward Eager (reviewed Oct 9, 2001)

    5 This book is my second favorite book of all time. It's about four kids who find a magic ring. The catch? The ring only does half of what they ask! The only way to find out about the kids' wacky adventures is to read this great book!

  • Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques (reviewed Jun 16, 2001)

    5 This book is a very good book. Although the end is sad, the book is very exciting.

  • Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (reviewed May 4, 2001)

    4 This book is Ace's twin. Literally! This book is ok, but PlEASE read the TRUMPET OF THE SWAN.

  • The Witches by Roald Dahl (reviewed Apr 27, 2001)

    3 A kid (I don't know his name) has heard of witches from his grandma, and must stop witches from turning all the children of England into mice. ( The witches evil sceme).

  • Martin's Mice by Dick King-Smith (reviewed Apr 27, 2001)

    4 Imagine for a moment you are a cat that likes mice. Now imagine your name is Martin. You are in a great book. How do you get out of this book? Stop reading it (which is impossible). Enjoy this excellent book!

  • The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden (reviewed Apr 27, 2001)

    4 A great book abot a very musical cricket named Chester who tries to keep a newsstand from going bankrupt.

  • Ben and Me by Robert Lawson (reviewed Apr 26, 2001)

    2 This book is very historical. It's also very boring. End of review. (Thank you very much.)

  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling (reviewed Apr 26, 2001)

    4 This book is excellent! It's about Harry's fourth year, which is more dangerous than ever. Somebody entered Harry in the dangerous Triwizard tournament. What will happen next?!

  • Howliday Inn by James Howe (reviewed Apr 26, 2001)

    2 This book is pretty good. I would have given it a 4, but I don't like scary books .This isn't the best sequel to BUNNICULA, but it's pretty good.

  • Ace: The Very Important Pig by Dick King-Smith (reviewed Apr 26, 2001)

    3 Parts of the plot are almost identical to charlotte's web.It's about a pig who doesn't want to be eaten, and eventually becomes famous.What book does this remind you of?

  • A Girl Called Boy by Belinda Hurmence (reviewed Apr 25, 2001)

    3 This book is ok. It is about a girl who is sent back in time to when Africans were slaves. Very much like SIGN OF THE BEAVER.

  • Mossflower by Brian Jacques (reviewed Apr 24, 2001)

    5 The wildcat Tzarmina is enslaving the woodlanders! Who will stop her?

  • Bunnicula by James Howe (reviewed Apr 23, 2001)

    4 I don't like scary books, but this is the exception. The characters are SO FUNNY!! You will love it!

  • Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis (reviewed Apr 23, 2001)

    5 Another one of C.S. Lewis's excellent books.

  • The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (reviewed Apr 23, 2001)

    5 An exellent book about a VERY BORED kid named Milo.One day a very mysterious tollboth appears and... you just have to read the book.

  • Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede (reviewed Apr 19, 2001)

    4 Wizards: Evil. Witches: Good. Dragons: Good. Everybody else: Stupid. This crazy combo makes this book hillarious!

  • The Captive (2) by Joyce Hansen (reviewed Apr 19, 2001)

    1 A very interesting book.

  • The Captive by Scott O'Dell (reviewed Apr 19, 2001)

    4 A very imaginitive book.

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling (reviewed Apr 11, 2001)

    2 This is the worst of the Harry Potter books.You're wasting your time.

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling (reviewed Apr 11, 2001)

    3 This book is OK.

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (reviewed Apr 11, 2001)

    3 OK, but DEALING WITH DRAGONS is better.

  • Matilda by Roald Dahl (reviewed Apr 10, 2001)

    4 A funny story about a brillant girl with idiot parents.

  • The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White (reviewed Apr 10, 2001)

    5 This is WAY better than Charlotte's Web.

  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (reviewed Apr 10, 2001)

    1 VERY boring.

  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (reviewed Apr 10, 2001)

    1 Some people like it, but I think it's very dull.

  • Lord Brocktree by Brian Jacques (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    5 Salamandastron looks doomed. Lord Brocktree must reclaim it!

  • The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey by Rosemary Sutcliff (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    4 An exciting tale from greece!

  • Joan of Arc (by Poole) by Josephine Poole (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    4 It's a good book, but read REDWALL instead.

  • Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard & Florence Atwater (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    4 If you like E.B.White, this book is for you!

  • Poppy (by Avi) by Avi (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    4 If you like animals you will like this book.

  • The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    5 A sure must-read.

  • Redwall by Brian Jacques (reviewed Apr 7, 2001)

    5 A great adventure book.