Sean Grinswold's Head by LIndsey Leavitt

Payton Gritas is living a happy, normal life. One day when Payton gets home, she discovers her dad has Multiple Sclerosis. Her parents haven't told her about it and the fact that her dad had it for over 6 months and she had no clue. Payton was angry at her parents for not telling her and lying to her her. She refused to talk to them. It's been a few days since Payton has talked to her parent, and she now has to see the school guidance counselor.

The guidance counselor suggests to Payton to pick a focus object, something to help her express her emotions. Payton picks Sean Grinswold's head.

Throughout the process, Payton begins having a crush on Sean.

Payton hasn't told anyone about her dad except her best friend Jac.

One day Payton goes on a bike ride with Sean, in order to find out more about him. During the ride, Payton tells Sean everything.... except how he is her focus object.

Sean tells Payton he will help her prepare for a bike-a-thon to raise money for MS.

Throughout the story, Payton learns to deal with her dad's MS, her boy-crazy best friend Jac, learns more about Sean and discovers who she is as a person.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I had a very difficult time putting it down. I thought the story if how Payton dealt with her dad's MS and tried to do something about it was inspiring. If you are able to help raise money to fight off a disease, you should. I also liked how the story had such great details and you could picture what was going on in your mind. If you like romantic, dramatic, life changing novels and you re 13- 15 years old, you should read this book.

Well, I have to go read another book,

Mollie

Thank You to all of the 2nd graders in Mrs. Silver's class.

I would like to say a BIG thank you to all of the students in Mrs. Silver's 2nd grade class for reading all the books they did and for writing such great, detailed reviews.

I am thrilled that you were able to review the books.

I hope that all of the students had fun reading and writing these reviews.

Thanks so much,

I have to go read and write some more reviews.

Mollie

Honus and Me by Dan Gutman

Joe Stoshak loves baseball. The only problem is he can't play that well. One day his mom gets him a one day job. He cleans up Ms. Young's attic. Ms. Young is Joe's neighbor. Joe is up to his last box, but then it drops. He can't believe his eyes. The rarest baseball cars in the world is on the ground!

He doesn't know what to do. His parents are divorced because of money. They are poor. He decides to take the card. Hoe puts the card in his backpack. Whenever Joe touches a baseball card he gets a tingling sensation.

When Joe got to his house, he went to his room. That night he heard somebody in his room. He opened his eyes. What did he see? Read this book to find out what happens....

I think people who like baseball and fiction should read this book.

This book was reviewed by Trevor C. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Trevor for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Goosebumps Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine

Dr. Brewer is doing plant experiments down in the basement. Margaret and Casey Brewer think he is in the basement to much, especially when Mrs. Brewer goes away to see her sister. Dr. Brewer spent even more time down there while Mrs. Brewer was away. Margaret and Casey were really worried when Dr. Brewer started wearing a Dodgers hat a lot, and he ate plant food. Also, Dr. Brewer said they can't go in the basement. What will they do? Read this book to find out. This book has secrets, scares and interesting plants and more.

I recommend this book for 7-10 years old that like scary and mysterious stories.

This book was reviewed by Daniel R. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Daniel for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

A to Z Mysteries: the Orange Outlaw by Ron Roy

Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are kid detectives. They are the main characters. They went up to the city to see Dink's uncle. When Uncle Warren got sent a picture from Paris to keep safe, some things got turned inside out! Uncle Warren and the kids go to a block party that raises money for the zoo. There are acts like a man juggling bananas and watermelons. There was a man who taught an ape to balance on a pony with one hand! While they were gone someone stole the painting.... Will they get the painting back? Read to find out.

I think if you are 6 years to 8 years and you like to read chapter books you will like this book.

This book was reviewed by Shayne B. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Shayne for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

A to Z Mysteries: The Deadly Dungeon by Ron Roy

Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose take a train to visit their friends. Their friends show them their rooms. Dink sees something moving outside. They find a cave in the basement. They find endangered birds. Then Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose begin investigating the house for clues about the cave and why it is there. Will they get captured? Will they discover the secret of the cave? Find out what happens to Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose as they investigate.

If you like mysteries this is a good book for you.

This book was reviewed by Michael S. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Michael for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

In Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, there's a boy named Peter. Peter has a little brother named Fudge. Peter hates Fudge. Peter says Fudge is his enemy. Peter's dad works for a company called Juicy O. All year Peter and his family drink Juicy O but Peter hates it but drinks it anyway. The Juicy O company comes to Peter's house. Fudge is going to be polite.

But are you sure? Is Peter going to be polite? Is something going to be wrong? Is Peter going to get his dad fired? What else is going to happen? Read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to find out.

This book was reviewed by Kendra D, a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Kendra for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

The New Year's Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler

Guy named Hubie is the main character in this story. He is scared to go on the New Year's Eve sleepover. The sleepover is on the moon. Hubie does not know whose house the sleepover is at. Hubie wants to bring a bed, and a pillow, video games, a baseball and glove and a picture of his mom. He cannot bring it all. When he gets to the moon he looks like he is in a trance! He sees his friend. They laughed until they sweat! Find out what happens at the sleepover.

If you like other Black Lagoon books or a scary book that turns out not so scary I think you should read this book. I hope you like the book like i did.

This book was reviewed by Patrick D, a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Patrick for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Horrible Harry Moves Up to Third Grade by Suzy Kline

Harry and Doug are best friends. Harry and Doug go to South School. Harry is very excited about next year. Harry and Doug are moving up to third grade with their teacher Ms. Mackle and each other. But Harry has a problem. In room 3B there's Sidney. Sidney is Harry's problem. Harry and Sidney fight A LOT!!!! What Sidney does is something that Harry doesn't like... REVENGE! Read on to see how Harry takes care of Sydney.

I think that if you like funny fiction books you will like this book. I think you will like the character Horrible Harry.

This book was reviewed by Riley F. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Riley for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Scarlet and the Garnet Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Rachel and Kristy were looking for a safe place to keep their jewels. They were trying to return the jewels to Fairyland. They had found six jewels and needed to find five more. They went to fairyland. In Fairyland, Scarlet Garnet's problem is she needs the garnet jewel to make everything back to the size it should be. Read this book to find out f they find the garnet jewel.

This book is a really good book because it is magical. If you like magic then you will like this book.

This book was reviewed by Isabella C. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Isabella for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Alphabet Rescue by Audrey Wood and Bruce Wood

The little letters are the main characters. The little letters ride on a pencil to Alphabet City. Then they see a fire crew practicing spraying a hose. They ask to try spraying the hose. The capitol letters say yes. Read Alphabet Rescue to find out what happens when they spray the hose.

I think kids in kindergarten through second grade who like action will like Alphabet Rescue.

This book was read and reviewed by Jimmy M. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Jimmy for reading reviewing this book.

Mollie

A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup

Are you on the run from agents, and crazy super spies? Do you have a sock puppet named Steve? Well, this family does, Super spies are chasing the family because they want a time machine called the LVR. The family moves here, then there, then here. An agent comes to their FINAL house, disguises like a mayor and almost kills them with a disguised banana pistol. What will happen now?

If you are around 9 years old or older, and you love mysteries and fantasy, you would love this book. One more thing to say- this is a whole nother story.

This book was read and reviewed by Zachary B. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Zachary for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

The book I read is called Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Sam I am is the main character in this book. He likes green eggs and ham. Sam I am goes all over trying to get someone to eat green eggs and ham. Does he get him to eat the green eggs and ham? Read this book to find out.

I liked Green Eggs and Ham and I think everyone will like reading it because it is funny.

This book was reviewed by Nicholas C. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Nicholas for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Encyclopedia Brown Super Sleuth by Donald J. Sobol

Encyclopedia Brown is a fifth grader. He is a great detective. He loves to solve mysteries. One day he hears his mom and dad talking about bank robbers. Encyclopedia asked his dad to help him catch the bank robbers. He said yes. That night they went into the woods.

Does he solve the problem? Read to find out. If you like mysteries I think you would like this book.

This book was reviewed by Valerie K. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Valerie for reviewing this book.

Mollie

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby by George Beard and Harold Hutchins

Super Diaper punches Bob the bad guy. Then Bob turns into something else Then Bob gets bigger and bigger. Then he gets into a robot and he cracks stuff.

What is Super Diaper Baby going to do? I think you should read this book, if you like funny and adventurous stories.

This book was reviewed by Sean L, a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Sean for reading and reviewing this book

Mollie

Baby Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Island adventure by Ann M. Martin

Karen and her family visit a tropical island. There are a lot of fun things to do. Karen explores caves and sky dives. She even meets a new friend, but Sandy is sad and quiet. Can Karen help Sandy share her island adventure? Read Karen's Island Adventures to find out if Karen becomes friends with Sandy.

If you like the Babysitters Club books and realistic fiction books, I think you will like this book.

This book was reviewed by Eloise G. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class

Thanks to Eloise for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Black Lagoon Back- To- School Fright From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler

In the beginning of the book Harry was getting ready for school and Harry was going to the mall. Harry got all of these baby things. Harry kept saying we are in the baby aisle, "I do not need a crib. I need big boy stuff not baby stuff. I need long sleeves not short sleeves." Harry didn't want to go to school because he thought he wasn't ready for 2nd grade. He thought people would be mean to him.

Harry went to school. Is Harry going to be happy at school? Will Harry find a new friend and have fun? Read Back- To- School Fright From the Black Lagoon to find out.

This book was reviewed by Chris C. a 2nd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Chris for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Dinosaurs by Grace Maccarone

This book tells true facts about dinosaurs. I learned that dinosaurs can be very big. I also learned that some dinosaurs eat meat. If you want to know more about dinosaurs, you should read this book.

I liked Dinosaurs by Grace Maccarone because it has good illustrations. I think you will like it too.

This book was reviewed by Hander LJ. a 2rd grader in Mrs. Silver's class.

Thanks to Hander for reading and reviewing this book.

Mollie

Frankie Pickle and Closet of Doom by Eric Wight

Frankie Pickle is friends with his dog Argyle, and his room is a mess. What will he do? He goes on an adventure in his mind with toy. But does it work? Where does he go? What does he do? Help Frankie and Argyle seek the adventure.......... to clean his room. Maybe Dryer sheet Fairy will bring him something.......

I will recommend this book to people of all ages who like funny, graphic novels and adventurous books.

The review was written by Zacahary B. in Mrs. Silver's 2nd grade class.

Thanks to Zacahary for reviewing this book.

Mollie