“I took hold of that scourge -filled ship and crushed it between my limbs, hurtling it into the second sun, the red one that gave me strength. But I was too late." Terraformer
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look!
Every month, a new book (or two) will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge!
This blog is written by my quirky and adorable niece, Madelyn. She’s super sweet and quite ambitious in everything she sets her mind to. She’s quick to help and give hugs, two of my favoritist things!
“I’m a freshman who recently started high school. I have a HUGE love of books. My entire family are book nerds. I have a sister named Madison and a brother named Michael. It’s hard for me to find boring books. I read all the TIME!”
Book Review of The Lightning Thief
By Rick Riordan
This takes place in, New York with a twelve year old kid named Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson lives with his mom, Sally and goes to school. He has ADHD and Dyslexia. He goes on a class field trip to a museum and something odd happens. His teacher turns into an ancient Greek monster called a fury. His Latin teacher gives him a pen sword and Percy Attacks her, killing her.
A couple of weeks later, Percy’s Friend, Grover takes him and his mother to Camp Half Blood, a camp for Greek demigods, children of the Greek gods. Percy’s mother is captured and Percy goes to the camp where he meets Annabeth Chase, Daughter of Athena.
At the camp, Percy is claimed by his Greek parent, Poseidon. He is then told by his Latin teacher, who is a centaur, that he must find Zeus’ lightning bolt. He heads off to the Underworld with Grover and Annabeth to find the bolt. In the end, Percy does find the bolt, but the culprit of the bolt is who Percy least expects it to be. And his purpose becomes more surprising as the books continue.
I really enjoyed this book. I’ve been a long time fan of the series and love reading it. I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading about Greek gods, action, and magic. This book will always be one of my favorite books.
Here’s a list and links to the other books we’ve reviewed:
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
The Blackthorn Key By Kevin Sands
A Map to Everywhere By Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis
Greek Mythology by Ken Jennings
The Tale of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler
Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe
A to Z Mysteries: White House White Out by Ron Roy
The Sisters Grimm: The Problem Child by Michael Buckley
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (In full color) by Dav Pilkey
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Invasion of the Overworld by Mark Cheverton
Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Di’Terlizzi and Holly Black
Artemis Fowl, book 1 by Eoin Colfer
The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) by Roald Dahl
How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon’s Heart, Book # 8 by Cressida Cowell
~ Till next time,
Linda Louise Lotti
This entry was posted in Kid's Perspective.
I’m Linda Louise, one of the bloggers on this website and Colleen’s little sister. I’m just a girl in her mid-thirties who feels thirteen when I play outside with my boys, fifteen when I sing my heart out listening to tunes while driving by myself, and sixty five when I go out past ten at night. I have a thing for junior mints, Mt. Dew, shrimp and kale (though not all at once) and I have a crush on Superman. I still get girlish butterflies when I read Twilight, cry when I read These is My Words, and smile from ear to ear when I read Anne of Green Gables. I have nightmares about aliens on a regular basis and I have a bad habit of midnight snacking. I love everything sports, except golf (although can that honestly be considered a sport??), and I hate anything that slithers, hisses, or stings. I have a problem with giggling at inappropriate moments and I sometimes wish life was a musical. I love science, hate math, love Dr. Seuss, and hate olives. My family is my world and my joys come from their happiness. I’ve learned I don’t know much about anything and I live for a good adventure, naps, cuddles, stories, exceptional food and The Shire.