Daughters of the Sea: May by Kathryn Lasky

Daugthers of the Sea:  May
Kathryn Lasky
Scholastic Press 2011

I just finished reading May the second book in the series Daughters of the Sea. I would recommend this book to anyone. The book starts of slow but ends up really good. Kathryn Lansky did an excellent job when it came to May. I love how the romance was developed along with the character. This was just as I would believe would happen to a real person if mermaids were real.  I can’t wait for the next book in the series to see what Kathryn Lansky has up her sleeve next.  This book was a nine out of ten because it starts of slow but ends up being a great read in the end.

Review by Kaysee 8th Grade

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

Lord of the Flies is a book about a group of British boys who crash land on a deserted island. All goes well until Jack the hunter’s leader decides to leave the main group of boys led by Ralph. Many boys go with Jake because they’re hunters or want the pig meat or the pork he provides. The beast on the island keeps the boys out of the jungle but not for long. Jack and his group of boys hunt for pig. One time they leave the sows head on a stick for the beast. A boy walks back to find the beast – or the Lord of the Flies – standing watching his flies eat the head. The boy runs back to Jack were Ralph is talking. He dies at their feet, sending people into frenzy. In the frenzy Jack kills Piggy a fat boy with glasses. After that its Ralph’s blood Jack wants and everyone else is too scared to do anything but go with it. They burn down the island in their attempts to kill him. This goes on until rescue arrives.

                I found this book great. To me it represents what happens when we as a group just follow without question. It’s like when people celebrate and push over a car. If you ask them why, there is a good chance they will say “well everyone was doing it”. To me this book shows humanity at its worst. I would still give it a 10 out of 10 though.

Review by Anna 7th grade

The Girl Who Became A Beetle by Greg Taylor

The Girl Who Became a Beetle
Greg Taylor

 

After reading “The Girl Who Became a Beetle” I did not want the book to end. In the story Regina Bloomsberry makes a wish that changes her life forever. Regina Is about to go on the ride of her life. Greg Taylor has out done himself in this book. Ten out of ten for the wonderful book full of twist turns to the last chapter of the book. This is easily one of the best books I have read. I can’t wait to see what Greg Taylor has for us next. Regina never thought that the words “I wish I was as famous as the Beatles.” would change her life. Now she is dating the number one teen heart throb in America. Will she be able to become her old self or will she be a Beatle for ever?


Review by Kaysee 8th Grade