The First and Final Voyage: The Sinking of the Titanic Review

Title: The First and Final Voyage: The Sinking of the Titanic
Written by: Stephanie Peters
Illustrated by: Jon Proctor
Published by: Stone Arch Books, 2008
ISBN: 978-1-4342-0444-8

This book is about a boy named Christopher who is going onto the Titanic with his mother and younger brother. The family is traveling to America to see their father but suddenly, the ship hits an iceberg. 

This book was alright. Again, I think it would be more appealing to boys and people who are visual learners. To me, graphic novels in general usually seem too busy to me unless it is tastefully done (like Diary of a Wimpy Kid).

I would give this book a 4 out of 5

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Review

Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Written and Illustrated by: Jeff Kinney
Published by: Amulet Books, 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8109-9313-6

This book is about middle schooler Greg Heffley. His mom bought him a diary to write in. Wait, not a diary, a JOURNAL. This book follows Greg through all of his adventures as he tries to brave the halls of middle school and does his best to survive another day as a wimpy kid.

I love this book so much! I read it before and I still think it is hilarious. It is so easy to relate to and Kinney has such a way with words that everything he says just makes you smile. 

I give this book a 5 out of 5. I especially love how many boys are into it including my little brother who dies not like to read anything!

Star Trek Countdown Review

Title: Star Trek Countdown
Written by: Mike Johnson & Tim Jones
Illustrated by: David Messina
Published by: IDW Publishing, 2009
ISBN: 978-1600106422

This book is the movie version of Star Trek as a graphic novel. The entire book is divided up into four characters points of view: Nero, Spock, Data, and Picard.

I am not a huge fan of Star Trek and I thought this book was a little busy with all the frames. Because of this, I give this book a 3 out of 5. I am sure it appeals to readers who are really into Star Trek and to boys, but to me I would not read it again.

Dogku Review

Title: Dogku
Written by: Andrew Clements
Illustrated by: Tim Bowers
Published by: Scholastic Inc., 2007
ISBN: 978-0-545-10959-8

This book is about a stray dog who finds a family! The catch is that this entire book is written in Haikus! 

I thought this was a cute book and a way to show Haiku in a realistic way. I would give this book a 5 out 5 because it has great illustrations and is a cute way to show kids how they can use Haikus to write a story.

Where The Sidewalk Ends Review

Title: Where The Sidewalk Ends
Written and Illustrated by: Shel Silverstein
Published by: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0-590-13469-8

This is Shel Silverstein's first collection of poems and it is fantastic! There are so many hilarious poems in this book including "Sick", "Snowman", and " True Story."

Shel Silverstein will always be my favorite poet! All of his poems make me laugh out loud and he is so clever. This book definitely deserves a 5 out of 5 and I will be reading poems by Shel Silverstein in my classroom all the time!

My Dog May Be a Genius Review

Title: My Dog May Be a Genius
Written by: Jack Prelutsky
Illustrated by: James Stevenson
Published by: Harper Collins, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-06-623862-3

This is a book full of poems all written by Jack Prelutsky ranging from sitting doing nothing, to unusual hobbies! Theses poems are sure to make you laugh.

I would give this book a 5 out of 5 because these poems are funny and easy to share with a class. I personally prefer Shel Silverstein though! But wither way, Prelutsky's works are something to keep in the classroom and at home.

I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916 Review (Historical)

Title: I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916
Written by: Lauren Tarshis
Published by: Scholastic Inc., 2010
ISBN: 978-0-545-20695-2

This book is about a young boy named Chet who lives in New Jersey in 1916 right around the time a shark attacked and killed 4 people. Chet goes to the lake and is bumped by something that has a gray fin... Will he be the 5th victim?

This was an easy read and it was also really good! There is a whole series for the "I Survived" books and all of the ones I have read are well written and interesting to read. 

I would give this book a 5 out of 5 and I will be sure to keep this series in my classroom.