American girls and boys

“Meet Kirsten: An American Girl”

Janet Beeler Shaw

A 9-year-old girl moves from Sweden to America on a boat with her family and friend. She has many adventures, both happy and sad, on her way to Minnesota.

Kirsten gets lost and her friend Marta gets really sick. She learns a lot about family and staying together. Kirsten’s Uncle Olav has a farm and the ground is really moist. Her family hopes to start a good life as farmers in the USA.

Do they succeed?

Reviewed by Kristen, 7

Welby Way Magnet

West Hills

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“Heather the Violet Fairy”

Daisy Meadows

Heather the fairy needs to get out of a picture to help her sisters fight Jack Frost because he takes away their power with his magic. The fairies end up taking away his power! Then they put him in a bubble. You might ask, “Will he get out of the bubble?”

I like the way the fairies use teamwork and stand up for what they want.

Reviewed by Tillie, 7

Coeur d’Alene Elementary

Venice

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“The Waterfall”

Jonathan London

Two brothers and their parents go camping in the woods. They see a huge waterfall. Their dad says they can’t climb it. The day after, the dad lets them climb it. What do they see when they are at the top? Read this cool book to find out.

Reviewed by Savannah, 8

Glenoaks Elementary

Glendale

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“Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”

Judy Blume

Peter’s biggest problem is his 2 1/2 -year-old brother, Fudge. According to Peter, Fudge messes up everything he sees and gets all the attention. Peter’s biggest joy is his turtle Dribble. But it is his brother Fudge who makes his life interesting and miserable. Their dad, Warren, works in the advertising business. When the president of the Juicy-O Company comes to visit, Fudge acts up so badly that his dad loses the account. Another time, their mom leaves them at the park and Fudge flies down from the jungle gym and breaks his two front teeth. If that were not enough, Fudge ruins Peter’s school project about transportation by scribbling all over it with a magic marker.

But it is the last incident that changes Peter’s life forever. To find out about it, read the book.

Reviewed by Eric, fourth grade

Miller Elementary

Burbank