The Richmond Public Library is the place to be this summer. If your child is age seven to 10, bring them into the Brighouse branch for drop-in Reading Buddies. The program runs each Thursday from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Children will be paired with a teen “big buddy” who can help them practise their reading skills. For more information, visit YourLibrary.ca. Here are this week’s book reviews:
Title: Ivy + Bean Book1
Author: Annie Barrows
Reviewed by: Megan, age 7
This book is about Bean and Ivy not being friends in the first place. Bean’s mother told Bean to play with Ivy. Then Ivy’s mother told Ivy to play with Bean. At the end they became friends.
I like this book because it is funny. The funny part is when Bean put some worms on her sister! Then she danced. I also like Ivy’s character. She is kind and playful. I like the pictures.
I give this book four stars.
Title: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
Author: Lemony Snicket
Reviewed by: Diljaan, age 11
This book is about three orphans who have been adopted by a cruel man named Count Olaf. Count Olaf wanted to marry the oldest sibling, who was only 14. The reason being was her husband would have full control over her parents’ will, and they were a very wealthy family.
I like this book because Violet, Klaus and Sunny, who were the orphans, always find a way out of bad situations. Violet loves to invent, Klaus loves to read, and Sunny… well she loves to bite things with her super sharp teeth! Together, this trio held their heads up high and stood up to Count Olaf and his outrageous ways.
I give this book five stars.
Title: Have a Hot Time, Hades!
Author: Kate McMullan
Reviewed by: Angelina, age 11
This book is about Hades, the King of the Underworld, and his version of the Greek myths.
I like this book because I think it’s really neat how she shows another god’s perspective. I also like this book because it’s really creative and silly.
I give this book five stars.
