Second Grade Book Reviews

Polar Meltdown (Wild Rescue series) by Jan Burchett

The Polar Meltdown is a bout two wild rescuers named Ben and Zoe. They are on a rescue mission to help polar bear cubs. This book is a little scary but also exciting. If you are a person who likes animal chapter books, you may want to read it. This book is also adventurous!

Reviewed by Siena

Danger in Ancient Rome (Ranger in Time series) by Kate Messner

This book is fiction but it takes place in a real old place. It is in ancient Rome. The book is scary and exciting. There are fights and fires.

Reviewed by Taigh

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter's family was killed when Harry was a baby. The Dark Lord Voldemort had killed them. Harry is still alive because his mom sacrificed her life for Harry. Now he is living with his aunt and uncle. I think other people will like this book because it is really interesting, and Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione are really clever.

Reviewed by Drew

That Is Not a Good Idea! by Mo Willems

There is a fox and a duck, and the fox tries to eat the duck. The fox says, "What luck! Dinner! Excuse me, would you like to go for a stroll?"

Reviewed by Ava

Dumb Bunny (Junie B. Jones) by Barbara Park

The main character is Junie B. It is about an Easter party and her adventures. It is very funny and cute.

Reviewed by Mae

Buffaloes Before Breakfast (Magic Tree House #) by Mary Pope Osborne

The names of the characters are Jack and Annie. This book is about them ad their adventures in a tree hours. They go to the place that they look at in the book. It was exciting because they go on adventures, and you do not know what will happen!

Reviewed by Angelo

A Trip to the Pumpkin Farm (Owl Diaries) by Rebecca Elliot

My book is about an owl who loves to share about herself. She loves to go on adventures. If you read the book, it will take you somewhere special. It is exciting and fun to read!

Reviewed by Juliet

Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliot

Eva is the main character of the book. She thinks it's fantastic to be an owl. Eva makes a festival called The Bloomtastic Festival. She plans lots of events like the talent show, a bake-off, a fashion show, and an art show. Do you think Eva needs help? I think you would like this book because it is interesting and fun.

Reviewed by Ella

The Scientific Life of Azaleah Lane by Nikki Shannon Smith

I'm doing The Scientific Life of Azaleah Lane because I love science, and because in the book, there is a cute little hamster. The hamster gets lost and she gets scared. The book is exciting because they found the hamster, and they had a great time.

Reviewed by Arielle

The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

I like The World According to Humphrey because it tells you facts and it is all about animals. Humphrey is a little hamster. The book is a little funny, and it tells you all the things you didn't know.

Reviewed by Lyla

Song of the Poison Dragon (Dragon Masters #5) by Tracy West

This main characters in this book are Drake, Rori, Griffith, and Petra. The book is adventurous, and mythical creatures like dragons are in it. The book also has evil wizards. It's fun and a little bit scary.

Reviewed by Adam

From Nerd to Ninja (Ninja Kid #1) by Anh Do

Ninja Kid and his brother are the main characters. Ninja Kid's dad's twin (who did not become a ninja) is trying to take over the town that they live in. I think other people will like this book because there are ninjas and bad people and fighting and more.
P.S. There is a weird and crazy grandma.

Reviewed by Carter

The Sword Thief (The 39 Clues, #3) by Peter Lerangis and others

The Sword Thief was throwing swords at ninjas because they were being mean. He tried to prank the ninjas. This book is funny and exciting and I think people will like this series.

Reviewed by Raaff

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda is a smart, spectacular girl who is very nice, but she has horrible parents. She goes to school and has the worst principal ever, but the best teacher. Her teacher's name is Miss Honey, and Matilda meets a friend named Lavender. Matilda read all the children's books in the library. The book is scary and also exciting. I think you will love this book, and after you read it, you will be as smart as Matilda.

Reviewed by Lucy