Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (175 pages)

Summary 

Black Beauty, a beautiful horse, has a wonderful breaking in and is sent to Birtwick Park to live. His mistress gets ill and she's immediately moved to a warmer climate, while Black Beauty gets traded to another owner. During the course of his life, Beauty is traded and traded and traded some more. Finally, he finds a place where he is loved, cared for, and can live out his life in peace and comfort. 

Opinion 

Do you like horses? I do and I find this classic to be an awesome tale of a fantastic horse. This story is told from the horses point of view and I enjoyed the many details described as well as his adventures and the friends he meets along the way. Although it is sometimes sad, overall it's a great story and one I feel certain you will enjoy.

Rating 

**** (4 stars)

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The Secret Zoo: Riddles and Danger by Bryan Chick (284 pages)

Summary 

The Action Scouts have been in the Secret Society for a few months. The Desenders have been training the Action Scouts to cross between their world and the Secret Zoo, where they can befriend polar bears, rhinos and flying penguins. This will open up a whole new dangerous and exciting world for the Scouts. When the Sasquatches escape and cause havoc in the Secret Zoo, what will the Scouts and members of the Secret Zoo do?

Opinion 

A little magic, a lot of mystery and many unique and interesting characters and animals are all part of this exciting book. I like that each Action Scout character has a different personality and I also like the fact that each Desender character has a different power. My favorite character is Blizzard, the polar bear, because he's mighty and strong. I sometimes think of him as my pet. If you like mighty polar bears, flying penguins and a good mystery mixed in with a little bit of magic, then this story is a perfect match for you. 

Rating

***** (5 stars)

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The Baby-sitters Club: Cluadia and the Phantom Phone Calls by Ann M. Martin (158 pages)

 Summary 

Business is booming at the Baby-sitters club. Everything that is until the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief, starts robbing houses twenty miles away from Stoneybrook! The girls, Claudia, Kristy, Mary Ann and Stacey come up with an emergency plan for when the Phantom Caller comes "a ringing." They will be ready no matter what.

Opinion 

I like how every Baby-sitters Club book is told by one of the members of the club. As I began reading this story told by Claudia, I was really spooked by the idea of a Phantom Caller. However, as the girls devised a plan of action, I became calmer. I think the time of year for this book is perfect. Halloween is a great time for a burglar to strike!! If you are a fan of Halloween, mysteries and spooky phone calls then this story is perfect!

Rating 

**** (4 stars)

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The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon (180 pages)

Summary

The Hardy family lives in Bayport. Joe and Frank Hardy have always wanted to solve a mystery. When they are almost killed by a car, mysterious things start to happen. Their chum, Chet Morton, not only receives a death threatening message, but his car is also stolen. When the Hardy boys find Chet's car, they are happy, but this is only the beginning of their exciting adventure.

Opinion 

I really liked this story a lot. Of all the Hardy Boys books I have read, I have enjoyed them all. This book is exciting, has lots of adventure and many dangerous scenes. The characters are bright, sometimes funny and they show kindness to others. If you love a good story, then this book will keep you interested.

Rating 

***** (5 stars)

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The Popper Penguin Rescue by Eliot Schrefer (160 pages)

 Summary 

Nina, Joel and Mrs. Popper have just moved into Hillport. As the two siblings start to explore the basement of their new house, they find two penguin eggs neatly tucked in a corner. The next day they secretly take the eggs to school without their mom knowing. Over the next two days they take the eggs back home, show them to their mother and decide to take the eggs to the Arctic. This becomes an adventure that the family won't forget!

Opinion 

This book is very adventurous and exciting. I love Nina's enthusiasm as they travel to the Arctic. It's awesome that the penguins come into the hut during a storm to keep the family warm. If you've read Mr. Popper's Penguins, this book is certainly a great sequel. I think you will enjoy it.

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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