Jake's Review of If You Were at the First Thanksgiving by Anne Kamma

If You Were at the First Thanksgivingby Anne Kamma, Illustrated by Bert Dodson
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

In the year of 1620, a little sailing ship set off on a journey to America. When the pilgrims arrive, they build their houses very quickly because winter would come soon. After the winter, only fifty two people survived, but one day, an Indian, Squanto, walked into their village and asid, "Welcome, Englishmen!" The pilgrims were surprised. Squanto helped them and taught them to grow corn.

Then the pilgrims made a peace treaty with the Indians. Subsequently, the pilgrims invited the Indians over to a feast. Then and there, Thanksgiving began.

I like this book because of all the interesting facts.

I recommend this book for 5 to 9 year olds.

Jake's Review of The Lost Years of Merlin

The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

Merlin is a boy who sails away from his homeland and lands in a magical land of Fincayra. When his friend Rhia is captured by warrior goblins, Merlin starts out on a quest to the Shrouded Castle where the evil king, Stangmar, lies.

I liked this book because of the seven powers that Stangmar has. I also enjoyed this book because of all the friendly and adventurous people that Merlin encounters.

I recommend this book for ages 9 to 12.

Jake's Review of Martin the Warrior

Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

Martin is one of the rodent slaves at Marshank. Marshank is a fort for slaves ruled by a villain called Badrang. Martin is stuck in a prison cell with Felldoh and Brome. Then they escape and set off on a journey to Noonvale.

I like this book because of Martin and Felldoh's bravery.

I recommend this book for 8 to 12 year olds.

Jake's Review of The Twits

The Twits by Roald Dahl
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

The Twits are two repugnant people who have monkeys they treat like slaves. The sad monkeys have to do tricks on their heads for six hours per day.

The oldest monkey decides to play a trick on the twits using the stickiest glue in the world with the help of his bird friends. They paint the ceiling brown and the floor white while the Twits are out. When the Twits return, the birds drop glue on their heads. The Twits think they are upside down, so they stand on their hands and they are stuck forever.

I like this book because it is so silly.

I recommend this book for ages 6 to 10.

Jake's Review of The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island

The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

This book is about four exciting characters: Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny. They are living with their Grandfather and he has an island.

The children go to stay on the island. When they get there, they meet Joe. They find Indian things, like an ax head and they start a museum. The children discover that Joe is their cousin. Jessie tells their Grandfather and he is overjoyed.

I like this book because of the things the children find.

I recommend this book for 5 to 10 year olds.

Jake's Review of Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Reviewed by Jake McCarthy

Harry's parents died when Valdomort attacked one night, but somehow he didn't kill Harry. Then Harry had to go live with a muggle family, the only family he had. They all treated him really badly.

Harry does not know he is a wizard until he meets a giant named Hagrid. Harry gets a letter when he meets Hagrid that says he can go to Hogwarts, a school for magicians.

I like this book because of what Harry and his friends figure out: the sorceror's stone.

This is a series of books that are the best children's books you can get. Don't miss buying them.

I recommend this book for 7 to 11 year olds.