realistic fiction reviews
What is the book title?
Wonder
Who is the author?
RJ Palacio
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
August is a boy who has a facial deformity. This is his first year entering school- and it is in 5th grade (middle school in this book)! As August enters school, he encounters the same things that we do- making friends, getting through classes with several teachers. The interesting thing about this book is that it is told from the perspective of many people in August's life. This is a great story about finding friends and discovering who you are and what is important. I would HIGHLY recommend that all students, parents and teachers read this book!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
August is a boy who is entering school for the first time in middle school.
What did you like best about this book?
This book relates to all people. It addresses areas that relate to the lives of many middle school students.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
NOPE!!!
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Review submitted by:
Mrs. Miller
Wonder
Who is the author?
RJ Palacio
Select One
Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
August is a boy who has a facial deformity. This is his first year entering school- and it is in 5th grade (middle school in this book)! As August enters school, he encounters the same things that we do- making friends, getting through classes with several teachers. The interesting thing about this book is that it is told from the perspective of many people in August's life. This is a great story about finding friends and discovering who you are and what is important. I would HIGHLY recommend that all students, parents and teachers read this book!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
August is a boy who is entering school for the first time in middle school.
What did you like best about this book?
This book relates to all people. It addresses areas that relate to the lives of many middle school students.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
NOPE!!!
Choose One
4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Mrs. Miller
What is the book title?
Cryptid Hunters
Who is the author?
Roland Smith
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
It is about a boy and girl that are named Marty and Grace, Their parents are world famous journalist and they are in a helicopter and crash and their parents are lost. They are in a preparatory school in Switzerland. Their uncle Wolfe is wanting them to come live with them on his island that is alled cryptos island. They have to back to the school when a terrible accident happens and they are stuck in the Congo.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Marty is the brother of Grace or, sort of.
Grace is a girl and is Marty's sister or, sort of.
Wolfe is Marty and Grace's uncle.
Noah Blackwood is Wolfe's enemy and his father-in-law.
What did you like best about this book?
I liked the suspense and action that is always going that makes it fun to read. The action is always going on and that is what makes the book even better.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I didn't dislike anything about the book it is so intense,.
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Alex B.
Cryptid Hunters
Who is the author?
Roland Smith
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
It is about a boy and girl that are named Marty and Grace, Their parents are world famous journalist and they are in a helicopter and crash and their parents are lost. They are in a preparatory school in Switzerland. Their uncle Wolfe is wanting them to come live with them on his island that is alled cryptos island. They have to back to the school when a terrible accident happens and they are stuck in the Congo.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Marty is the brother of Grace or, sort of.
Grace is a girl and is Marty's sister or, sort of.
Wolfe is Marty and Grace's uncle.
Noah Blackwood is Wolfe's enemy and his father-in-law.
What did you like best about this book?
I liked the suspense and action that is always going that makes it fun to read. The action is always going on and that is what makes the book even better.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I didn't dislike anything about the book it is so intense,.
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Alex B.
What is the book title?
Acceleration
Who is the author?
Graham McNamee
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
It's about a teenager named Duncan who finds a diary. It contains information about a serial killer who is plotting to kill people.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Duncan is the main character he works at the lost and found in the Toronto subway.
What did you like best about this book?
Probably only the ending because they get rid of the serial killer.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I didn't like how it got out of topic.
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1 Rating = Not so good.
Submitted by
Nathan P.
Acceleration
Who is the author?
Graham McNamee
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
It's about a teenager named Duncan who finds a diary. It contains information about a serial killer who is plotting to kill people.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Duncan is the main character he works at the lost and found in the Toronto subway.
What did you like best about this book?
Probably only the ending because they get rid of the serial killer.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I didn't like how it got out of topic.
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1 Rating = Not so good.
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Nathan P.
What is the book title?
The True Confessions Charlotte Doyle
Who is the author?
Avi
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
Charlotte goes through a journy from Englan to Providence Rhode Island on the Seahawk and finds her self in the middle of a rivalry. She gets past that and....
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Charlotte, she is a bossy, young and snotty rich girl who changes on the ship.
Captain Jaggery, a rich, bossy boss who hurts everybody that is in his way.
Zachariah, a fun man who is black. He helps Charlotte around the ship.
What did you like best about this book?
My favorite part was when i finished it.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I did not like the chapters 1-22.
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1 Rating = Not so good.
Submitted by:
Joel G.
The True Confessions Charlotte Doyle
Who is the author?
Avi
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
Charlotte goes through a journy from Englan to Providence Rhode Island on the Seahawk and finds her self in the middle of a rivalry. She gets past that and....
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Charlotte, she is a bossy, young and snotty rich girl who changes on the ship.
Captain Jaggery, a rich, bossy boss who hurts everybody that is in his way.
Zachariah, a fun man who is black. He helps Charlotte around the ship.
What did you like best about this book?
My favorite part was when i finished it.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
I did not like the chapters 1-22.
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1 Rating = Not so good.
Submitted by:
Joel G.
What is the book title?
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Who is the author?
Avi
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A girl named Charlotte Doyle travels on The Seahawk. The captain Captain Jaggery is very harsh. A 13 year old girl travels from England to Rhode Island. Will she make it alive and see her family?
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Charlotte Doyle: A 13 year old girl from England going to Rhode Island.
Captain Jaggery: The captain of the Seahawk who tortures people.
What did you like best about this book?
The action parts.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
To boring. There wasn't enough action
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1 Rating = Not so good.
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DJ B.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Who is the author?
Avi
Select One
Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A girl named Charlotte Doyle travels on The Seahawk. The captain Captain Jaggery is very harsh. A 13 year old girl travels from England to Rhode Island. Will she make it alive and see her family?
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Charlotte Doyle: A 13 year old girl from England going to Rhode Island.
Captain Jaggery: The captain of the Seahawk who tortures people.
What did you like best about this book?
The action parts.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
To boring. There wasn't enough action
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1 Rating = Not so good.
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DJ B.
What is the book title?
Out of My Mind
Who is the author?
Sharon Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book, "Out of My Mind" is about a young girl who suffers from a mentle desease that enables her to move and talk. She can't go into normal classes and has difficulty trying to get her feelings out to others. She finally reaches a high point in her life intill her new 'Friends' do the unthinkable.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Melody has a photographic memory and a free spirit.
What did you like best about this book?
when she gets a surprise that changes herlkife forever.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope.
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by
Katie C.
Out of My Mind
Who is the author?
Sharon Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book, "Out of My Mind" is about a young girl who suffers from a mentle desease that enables her to move and talk. She can't go into normal classes and has difficulty trying to get her feelings out to others. She finally reaches a high point in her life intill her new 'Friends' do the unthinkable.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Melody has a photographic memory and a free spirit.
What did you like best about this book?
when she gets a surprise that changes herlkife forever.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope.
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Katie C.
What is the book title?
Number the Stars
Who is the author?
Louis Lowry
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A girl is helping her friend from the Nazi invasion it is dangerous.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Ellen is the German girl who has to help her friend. also her uncle is the leader of the resistance of the Nazis
What did you like best about this book?
the whole THING
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Christian W.
Number the Stars
Who is the author?
Louis Lowry
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A girl is helping her friend from the Nazi invasion it is dangerous.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Ellen is the German girl who has to help her friend. also her uncle is the leader of the resistance of the Nazis
What did you like best about this book?
the whole THING
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
Choose One
4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Christian W.
What is the book title?
On the Line
Who is the author?
Jake Maddox
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A boy on a basketball team has trouble with free throws so he has to practice or get kicked off the starting squad.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
A boy I forgot his name is a center who is bad at free throws he is mixed
What did you like best about this book?
the ending game
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
the predictable parts
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3 Rating = This was a great book
Submitted by:
Christian W.
On the Line
Who is the author?
Jake Maddox
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
A boy on a basketball team has trouble with free throws so he has to practice or get kicked off the starting squad.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
A boy I forgot his name is a center who is bad at free throws he is mixed
What did you like best about this book?
the ending game
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
the predictable parts
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3 Rating = This was a great book
Submitted by:
Christian W.
What is the book title?
Dunk
Who is the author?
David Lubar
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book, Dunk, is about a boy who just finished 10th grade and is starting to enjoy his summer with his best friend, Jason. The boy, Chad, lives on the Jersey Shore, and as he is walking along the boardwalk, he sees a dunk tank. He then wants to become the Bozo (the person in the dunk tank). Chad lives with his mother and has an empty "floor" upstairs that his mom rents out to people. Their newest tenant, Malcom, is a Bozo who helps out Chad with hi s goal. While he is working towards his goal, he encouters many problems such as Jason becoming very sick, getting in trouble with the police a lot, and the girl he loves going with a guy that he hates. The story is very exciting!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Chad - the one who is facing all these problems
Malcom - the Bozo who helps out Malcom
Jason - Chad's best friend who gets sick
There are other important characters, not just these.
What did you like best about this book?
The reality of it, how the story can relate to us.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
No
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3 Rating = This was a great book
Submitted by:
Kylie B.
Dunk
Who is the author?
David Lubar
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book, Dunk, is about a boy who just finished 10th grade and is starting to enjoy his summer with his best friend, Jason. The boy, Chad, lives on the Jersey Shore, and as he is walking along the boardwalk, he sees a dunk tank. He then wants to become the Bozo (the person in the dunk tank). Chad lives with his mother and has an empty "floor" upstairs that his mom rents out to people. Their newest tenant, Malcom, is a Bozo who helps out Chad with hi s goal. While he is working towards his goal, he encouters many problems such as Jason becoming very sick, getting in trouble with the police a lot, and the girl he loves going with a guy that he hates. The story is very exciting!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Chad - the one who is facing all these problems
Malcom - the Bozo who helps out Malcom
Jason - Chad's best friend who gets sick
There are other important characters, not just these.
What did you like best about this book?
The reality of it, how the story can relate to us.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
No
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3 Rating = This was a great book
Submitted by:
Kylie B.
What is the book title?
Double Dutch
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book Double Dutch is about girls who are on a double dutch team, but the main girl Delia, has a secret that may get her off the team. The group of girls on the team want to win the double dutch competition, but many problems stand in there way.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
The main character Delia, has a secret and she doesn't want anyone to find out. Her friend Randy also has a secret, and he too, doesn't want anyone to find out. Delia's best friend Yolanda, who is also on the team, is a bit more girly, and has to have perfect hair, makeup, etc. Charlene is the last one on the team, and she is also best friends with Yolanda and Delia. And then there are the "bad guys", the Tolliver twins. They are the main enemies throughout the book.
What did you like best about this book?
It was written very well, and it was something that could easily be related to.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
No, I thought it was very good and I didn't think there was anything wrong with the book.
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Delia K.
Double Dutch
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book Double Dutch is about girls who are on a double dutch team, but the main girl Delia, has a secret that may get her off the team. The group of girls on the team want to win the double dutch competition, but many problems stand in there way.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
The main character Delia, has a secret and she doesn't want anyone to find out. Her friend Randy also has a secret, and he too, doesn't want anyone to find out. Delia's best friend Yolanda, who is also on the team, is a bit more girly, and has to have perfect hair, makeup, etc. Charlene is the last one on the team, and she is also best friends with Yolanda and Delia. And then there are the "bad guys", the Tolliver twins. They are the main enemies throughout the book.
What did you like best about this book?
It was written very well, and it was something that could easily be related to.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
No, I thought it was very good and I didn't think there was anything wrong with the book.
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Delia K.
What is the book title?
a basketballl alll-star
Who is the author?
scott ingram
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
basketballl
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
basketball players
What did you like best about this book?
everything
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
kobe s.
a basketballl alll-star
Who is the author?
scott ingram
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
basketballl
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
basketball players
What did you like best about this book?
everything
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
Choose One
4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
kobe s.
What is the book title?
Out of my Mind
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
This book is about 11 year old Melody, who has cerebral palsey, a problem with the brain that is different for everyone who has it. For Melody, it has left her unable to talk, sit up, hold anything, or do pretty much anthing on her own. Melody has been thought of as mentally retarded and unable by her doctors, but inside her head, Melody is the smartest girl in her class. And nobody knows it. When Melody enters 5th grade, they mix the disabled kids in her school with the able 5th graders. When Melody gets a special device to help her talk and people to understand her for the first time ever, her whole world turns around. Read the book "Out of my Mind" to find out what happens next!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
The main character in the book is Melody Woods, a fifth grader with cerebral palsey. Melody has no ability to talk, pick anything up, or do pretty much anything on her own.
What did you like best about this book?
My favorite part in this book is when Melody gets a dog and a little sister who love her, even though she has no ability to communicate with them.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope! I loved the whole book. I would definetly recomend it!
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Julia P.
Out of my Mind
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
Select One
Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
This book is about 11 year old Melody, who has cerebral palsey, a problem with the brain that is different for everyone who has it. For Melody, it has left her unable to talk, sit up, hold anything, or do pretty much anthing on her own. Melody has been thought of as mentally retarded and unable by her doctors, but inside her head, Melody is the smartest girl in her class. And nobody knows it. When Melody enters 5th grade, they mix the disabled kids in her school with the able 5th graders. When Melody gets a special device to help her talk and people to understand her for the first time ever, her whole world turns around. Read the book "Out of my Mind" to find out what happens next!
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
The main character in the book is Melody Woods, a fifth grader with cerebral palsey. Melody has no ability to talk, pick anything up, or do pretty much anything on her own.
What did you like best about this book?
My favorite part in this book is when Melody gets a dog and a little sister who love her, even though she has no ability to communicate with them.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope! I loved the whole book. I would definetly recomend it!
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
Submitted by:
Julia P.
What is the book title?
Eight Keys
Who is the author?
Suzanne LaFleur
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
Elise is just starting middle school. There's tons of homework, nick-names, lunch-squashing, and bullies that Elise has to battle.
On her birthday, every single birthday, she gets a letter from her father who died of cancer. He wrote them while he was sick, so that she could her from him every year. Her aunt and uncle, whom she lives with, keep the letters safe.
On her twelth birthday, Elise gets her last letter. The letter hints at "unlocking" and "discovering."
Elise finds a key, and tries it in the eight locked rooms upstars in the barn. Soon she finds the other eight keys, all unlocking secrets from the past.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Elise, the main character, is stuggling with her best friend, Franklin. She doesn't like who she is, and wants to change. Will the keys help her change?
Franklin is Elise's best friend and is confused and hurt with Elise.
Aunt Bessie and Uncle Hugh are loving and caring to Elise.
What did you like best about this book?
Is was really good and intruging
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Julianna B.
Eight Keys
Who is the author?
Suzanne LaFleur
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
Elise is just starting middle school. There's tons of homework, nick-names, lunch-squashing, and bullies that Elise has to battle.
On her birthday, every single birthday, she gets a letter from her father who died of cancer. He wrote them while he was sick, so that she could her from him every year. Her aunt and uncle, whom she lives with, keep the letters safe.
On her twelth birthday, Elise gets her last letter. The letter hints at "unlocking" and "discovering."
Elise finds a key, and tries it in the eight locked rooms upstars in the barn. Soon she finds the other eight keys, all unlocking secrets from the past.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Elise, the main character, is stuggling with her best friend, Franklin. She doesn't like who she is, and wants to change. Will the keys help her change?
Franklin is Elise's best friend and is confused and hurt with Elise.
Aunt Bessie and Uncle Hugh are loving and caring to Elise.
What did you like best about this book?
Is was really good and intruging
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
no
Choose One
4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Julianna B.
What is the book title?
Double Dutch
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
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Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book is about a young girl that has a secret and her best friend that is full of herself and lies a lot but is a nice friend. They clear their minds by jumping over the double dutch ropes.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Delia has a secret that no one knows about, but one thing people know about her is that she loves double dutch. Yolanda is Delia's best friend who also loves double dutch and she always has to look good and tells hilarious lies. Randy too has a secret that no one knows about but has to deal with it while looking after Delia.
What did you like best about this book?
I like the friendships and the conflicts the characters go through.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope, I loved it!!!!!
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Kayla P.
Double Dutch
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
Select One
Realistic Fiction
Without giving away the ending, tell us what the book is about
The book is about a young girl that has a secret and her best friend that is full of herself and lies a lot but is a nice friend. They clear their minds by jumping over the double dutch ropes.
Who are the main characters in the book? Tell us about them.
Delia has a secret that no one knows about, but one thing people know about her is that she loves double dutch. Yolanda is Delia's best friend who also loves double dutch and she always has to look good and tells hilarious lies. Randy too has a secret that no one knows about but has to deal with it while looking after Delia.
What did you like best about this book?
I like the friendships and the conflicts the characters go through.
Is there anything you didn't like about this book?
Nope, I loved it!!!!!
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4 Rating = This was one of the best books I have ever read!
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Kayla P.