Title: The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

Author: Dan Gemeinhart

AR Level: Tan

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Review:

Coyote and her dad Rodeo have been traveling around the United States in a converted school bus. Her dad is running from the grief of losing his wife and two other daughters in a car crash 5 years ago. Coyote knows she can not talk about her mom and sisters with her dad, but she really needs to. Her grandma lets her know the park Coyote grew up near is getting torn down. Coyote and her mom and sisters buried a memory box in the park before the car accident. Coyote is determined to get the memory box before she loses it forever! But first, she needs to trick her dad into driving back to their hometown. You will love this book and all the people Coyote meets on her journey to her memory box.

Title:  The Worst Class Trip Ever

Author: Dave Barry

AR Level: Tan

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Review: The Worst Class Trip Ever

Wyatt is going on a field trip to Washington D.C with his 8th grade class. On the airplane, he and his best friend Matt are sitting in front of some really suspicious looking guys. Wyatt and Matt think the men might have a bomb or missile on the airplane. In fact, the more they talk things over, Matt and Wyatt think the men might be trying to blow up the White House! Wyatt, Matt, and a few other kids in their class try to stop these bad guys from their evil plans, while at the same time, trying to NOT get in trouble with their teachers.

Title:  My Life as a Book

Author: Janet Tashjian

AR Level: Copper

Genre: Realistic Fiction/Mystery

Review: My Life as a Book

Derek is thrilled to see the end of the school year and is ready to begin a summer of fun! However, “tragedy” strikes when his best friend goes on a long vacation, he has three books he is required to read over the summer, and his parents decide to send him to learning camp! The only interesting thing about his summer is an old newspaper article Derek finds about a girl who drowned. When he shows the newspaper to his mom, she acts really weird and tells Derek the article doesn’t mean anything. Derek can tell his mom is lying, and tries to uncover the truth! If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Big Nate books, this book will become one of your new favorites!

Title:  All Four Stars

Author: Tara Dairman

AR Level: Copper

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Review: All Four Stars

Gladys has a passion. Her passion is cooking, baking, and enjoying GOOD food. The problem however, is her parents. They think fast food is delicious, and use the microwave to “nuke” food beyond recognition. When Gladys accidently sets the kitchen on fire trying to make her favorite dessert, they ban her from cooking until she can pay for the damages to the kitchen. Gladys is heartbroken. Then her new teacher announces an essay contest where the author of the winning essay can win $500.00. Gladys is determined to win the contest and win back her freedom to create scrumptious meals in the kitchen!