A family’s ups and downs

“The Elevator Family”

Douglas Evans

There are four Wilsons in the Wilson family. They are friendly, smart, weird and hilarious -- also zany! The Wilsons sleep in a hotel elevator! Actually, they are pretty comfortable. They have lots of adventures. The book was so amazing my head flew off. I was so amazed, the book dropped from my hands.

Reviewed by Colette, 7

Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts

Los Angeles

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“Desmond and the Peppermint Ghost”

Herbert Best

A dog named Desmond and a boy named Gus are young detectives. Desmond finds out about an old house on a hill with a ghost that smells like peppermint patties. Desmond’s friends help him. Their names are Poopsie, Bill and another name that I forgot. Gus tells a police officer that a ghost stole candy from a candy shop. The officer thinks the peppermint ghost is in disguise. Is he right?

Reviewed by Eden, 9

Gooden School

Sierra Madre

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“Stanley and the Magic Lamp”

Jeff Brown

Do you have a lamp with a genie in it? Stanley and his brother find a magic lamp with a genie in it! Stanley rubs it and the genie comes out. First, his brother wishes for an elephant-lion. It looks really funny. Stanley wishes for super powers. They both wish that their homework was done. Great magic! You will love this book because I did.

Reviewed by Griffin, 8

Trabuco Mesa Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita

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“The Magic Finger”

Roald Dahl

Do you want to read about a family who changes into ducks? Well, you came to the right place. They are the Gregg family: Mr. Gregg, Mrs. Gregg, and their two children. Now that they are ducks, they don’t know how to survive in the outdoors and can’t find food. I would rate this book four stars because it is entertaining and fun.

Why is it called “The Magic Finger”? Read the book and find out.

Reviewed by Chaonaeene, 10

Vena Magnet School

Arleta