Books Recommended by Mr. Reinsmoen's 4th Grade Class
This blog is a collaborative blog by my class. Fourth graders read a lot and we want to share what we are reading by recommending only the best books that we have read. Each student works individually to write a recommendation and post it for others to access. We hope you enjoy the blog!
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May 23, 2012
May 21, 2012
Big Nate goes for broke
Zita the Spacegirl
May 16, 2012
May 11, 2012
Matilda
Want to Guess Who?
Yes, it's .....
MATILDA!
Matilda is child genius. All she wants is to go to school but, her father never lets her. Finally her father sends her to a school. She has a lovely teacher called Ms.Honey. Matilda surprises Ms. Honey by doing amazing math. A five year old doing 14 X 19 in two seconds?
Could you do that at age five?
No.
I thought so. Or....
Can you do that now?
Yes ?
Wow
No?
Keep on trying.
So back to Matilda. The headmistress, Ms.Trunchbull is a foul, evil woman.
Matilda becomes very good friends with Ms.Honey.
But Ms. Honey has a secret and Matilda feels that it's up to her to find out what it is.
If you read this book you can help Matilda find out the secret.
The Switch
Tad Spencer is not happy, when he comes back from boarding school. His filthy rich parents don’t even care about him, in fact when he came back from boarding school and saw his mother. The first thing his mother asked was how is my nose job .Tads father is nothing different because when Tad’s dad came home he said son I am back and guess what since I am back home early I can chat with you for 9 minutes? So within those 9 minutes Tad asks his dad if he and his best friend can go to the theme park near his house and his father says it is too dangerous. Tad goes to bed in a bad mood and wishes he was someone else. When Tad wakes up he is surrounded by a bunch of crooks and then he finds out that he had turned into a boy called Bob Snarby!!! Tad is not happy with the things they give to eat there and there is only one person who knows that he is not really Bob Snarby and That he is Tad Spencer. The person who knows that he is Tad Spencer is a mysterious doctor with a mysterious friend.
This book is by Anthony Horowitz and if you have read this book or after you read this book then I recommend the Alex Rider Series and a book called Granny both by Anthony Horowitz.
March 26, 2012
The Hunger Games

March 20, 2012
In The Year Of The Boar Jackie Robinson
March 16, 2012
Granny

She told him that when she want to the amazon in her holidays she saw a crocodile!!! The crocodile's eye looked the same as his grandmothers.
The next day 2 dogs ripped Mrs Jinks apart and eat her. Then Joe Warden isn’t happy his uncaring rich parents don’t care about him they want to go on a holiday alone. Who will to care of Joe who will save him from his grandma tune in to find out.
March 1, 2012
Robinson Crusoe
February 23, 2012
Junie B. Jones Graduation Girl
Thea Stilton Big Trouble in the Big Apple
Big Trouble in the Big Apple is by Geronimo Stiltons sister so it is more for girls and is really good if you like Geronimo Stilton This book is about 5 girls called Nicky,Colette,Violet,Paulina and Pamela and together they are called the Thea Sisters! Nicky wants to go to go to the big apple marathon but is scared of asking her professor but by a miracle the professor really wants Nicky to support their school so Nick is able to go. the Thea sisters stay at Pamela's house in New York but when Nicky meets Rhonda who shes racing against and Rhonda doesn't really like her so Nicky is angry lets see what will happen in the race. There is also another problem because some stranger who calls himself Phoenix and nobody knows what will happen . . . .Pokemon diamond and pearl adventure 6

What has Hareta put himself in this time? A Pokemon tournament! Hareta Has to beat many trainers to win but there is a mysterious person in the tournament who is telling Hareta that he is mean to his Pokemon. Hareta get's annoyed by this mysterious person who is telling bad stuff. But why is the mysterious person talking... talking to his briefcase?!
Super Diaper Baby 2 The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers!!
What if Super Diaper Baby didn’t? No way! Comic-Lovers, this is today’s comic.
February 21, 2012
Junie B Jones Boss of Lunch
Junie B Jones Boss of lunch is a realistic fiction book by Barbara Park. Junie B. Jones gets a new luch box and she keeps on fidgeting with it at school and Mr. Scary noticed. Then for lunch she sees her kindergarten teacher Mrs.Gladys Gutzman, and asks her why don't you give us any cookies and milk like she got in kindergarten. Junie wants to help her and Mrs. Gladys Gutzman says yes. She gives her gloves and an apron and a hair net. Junie gets so happy!! She gets a slip she has to fill out,she and her mom signs it. Then she starts stacking the napkins and cleaing the sink for her jobs. Then May says she is not a lunch maker. Find out if Junie still does the jobs?
February 20, 2012
Junie B. Jones is (almost) a flower girl
Junie B. Jones is (almost) a flower girl is a realistic fiction by Barbara Park. Junie B Jones boyfriend Ricardo starts chasing another girl called Samantha , Junie gets really disapointed and sad. When Ricardo chases girl that means he likes them. Then Juine wants to be the flower girl in her ant Flo's wedding. Junie and her friend Lucille start practicing ho to be a flower girl when you walk down the aisle. Junie calles he aunt Flo but aunt Flo already has a flower girl Bo. Junie becomes the alternate flower girl if Bo's sick. When she meets Bo they start to fight. Read to find out if Junie and Bo become friends again?
February 17, 2012
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl book 4

February 16, 2012
Junie B Jones, First Grader Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!(P.S So Does May)
I am recommending a book called Junie B, First Grader Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!(P.S So Does May) by Barbara Park. This book is realistic fiction. It's about a girl named Junie B.Jones having a Christmas Party , with songs and elf costumes. Before the Christmas party May and Junie keep on fighting in class and going to the principals office. Her enemie May keeps on tattle tailing on her through the party and songs. She gets very annoyed. Find out if May and Junie make up in the end?
February 14, 2012
Percy Jackson Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. The author is Rick Riordan. People who like adventure books, should read this book. Percy Jackson is Half-Blooded. Half-Blooded means half human and half god. At the start Percy Jackson get's kicked out off every school. So his mum sends him to a camp.
No Talking !

The book No Talking is a very funny book. The author is Andrew Clements. The book is about a boy called Dave he stays quiet for whole day during . Then this girl called Lysney ask why were you quiet for the whole day ?
February 13, 2012
Percy Jackson And The Lighting Thief
February 10, 2012
Cheetah
which makes it interesting.Also there are like us but living near the woods when a cheetah
comes and everybody is scared but not barney their dog who just had a puppy so everyday
he scans the woods with his nose.Also their mom is having a baby during this time so they
have to be very careful! one day the cheetah shows up again and the smallest girl is lost in the
woods so mama goes to look and the children are very scared . . . . .
4th Grade Fairy
Geronimo Stilton-(I'm Too Fond Of My Fur)
I recommend this book to someone who likes to laugh. One day Geronimo was looking at TV. Then the postman came and gave him a letter. The letter said:Dear Friend,
I have trouble please come and help me. I'm in the Himalayan.
See you.
Your dear friend,
Professor Von Volt.
Read this awesome book to find out what is Geronimo's friend having trouble with.
Lowji Discovers America.
February 9, 2012
Mr.Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber
February 1, 2012
The Maze Runner
I would recommend The Maze Runner if you like adventure! It is an action-packed book with excitement and adventure! It is by James Dashner. When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade, large, open place surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they got to the Glade.All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they've closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.
Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.
Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind. Every Thing starts going weird for Thomas, read to find out what happens to him.......
January 27, 2012
Mr.Gum and the Cherry Tree
January 25, 2012
Mr. Gum and the Cherry Tree

Go to the bookstore near your home or turn on the computer!!! IT IS TIME TO READ MR. GUM AND THE CHERRY TREE IF YOU DIDN’T READ IT!!
HOORAY!! MR. GUM AND THE CHERRY TREE, MR. GUM AND THE CHERRY TREE!!!Let’s read the Mr. Gum series! Mr. Gum series is awesome!! We want more books, Andy Stanton and David Tazzyman.
Mr. Gum and the Cherry Tree is a successful book!! It is the star of all the Mr. Gum books! The man who have horrible bloodshot eyes, Mr. Gum is somewhere hiding from Alan Taylor, the Gingerbread-man and Polly, the little girl and planning an evil plan with Billy William the Third. Alan Taylor and Polly have to stop them!! Stop them!! STOP THEM!!
RUNTUS RUNTUS RUNTUS!! Where is Runtus? Who is Runtus? What does Runtus do? (Find out who Runtus is in this book!)
Who is hiding in the cherry tree? What are Mr. Gum and Billy doing? What is Alan Taylor and Polly doing? How many pets does Alan Taylor have? Thousands of questions are here!! If you want to answer these questions, run to the bookstore or turn on the computer!! I'M TELLING YOU!!!
January 17, 2012
I'm To Fond of My Fur

I am to Fond Of My Fur
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
If you liked the first two books of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, then your sure going to love the third one! The Titan's Curse is an action-packed book by Rick Riordan. When Percy Jackson gets an important distress call from his friend Grover, he quickly gets ready for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod friends at his side; his awesome bronze swords, Riptide; and... a ride from his mom.I Have a Dream
I Have a Dream is a biography by Margaret Davidson. During Martin's live in the South, black people were treated very badly. They had to go separate schools. They could not rid on the same bus. Most of the time they were not allowed to vote. Even when he was small, Martin knew this was wrong. And when he grew up, he did something about it. He made speeches. He led marches. He made everyone think about what was fair. But the white disagreed and they arrested Martin. Find out if he gets realized?
George Washington Carver
This book is a biography about George Washington Carver by Eva Moore. George Washington Carver was born as a slave. He grew up and became a world-famous scientist. He discovered how to make soil better for cotton crops. Then he invented hundreds of new things! His work was so important that George Washington Carver was honored by the President of the United States. He was admired all his life by people.
January 12, 2012
Mr. Gum and the Power Crystals

Quiz time!! What’s the Polly’s real name?? Write on the comments!!
Mr gum and the goblins
January 11, 2012
What's For Dinner Mr Gum

What's For Dinner Mr Gum

- 1 Your A Bad Man Mr Gum
- 2 Mr Gum And The Biscuit Billionaire.
- 3 Mr Gum And The Goblins.
- 4 Mr Gum And The Power Crystals.
- 5 Mr Gum And The Dancing Bear.
- 6 What’s For Dinner Mr Gum.
- 7 Mr Gum And The Cherry Tree.
- 8 Mr Gum And The Secret Hideout.
December 14, 2011
Top Of The Order
- find a second baseman
- find some extra time to play baseball
- Make sure little brother Quinn doesn't annoy him

The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord is an action-packed book by Cornelia Funke! Prosper and Bo are on the run from their wicked aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious thirteen year old who calls himself the Thief Lord. Charming and smart, the Thief Lord leads a band of street children who enjoy stealing and making mischief! Prosper and Bo are happy to be in the new family.December 12, 2011
MR. GUM AND THE BISCUIT BILLIONAIRE
IT’S TIME TO READ MR. GUM AND THE BISCUIT BILLIONAIRE!!! This Mr. Gum series will gonna shock the whole world. And then soon everyone will get the book of Mr. Gum series! Everyone will gonna hooray for author Andy Stanton and the funny illustrator David Tazzyman and have a joyful day with this series. This book Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire gonna teach the people who thinks the money makes friendship and the whole world gonna be much beautiful than before!! Mr. Gum will the best character in the world and soon he’ll be the king of the evil characters and then he'll be star more than Mickey Mouse and Snoopy and all of different well-known characters!!! Everyone..... READ MR. GUM AND THE BISCUIT BILLIONAIRE!!!!!!!!
Mr gum and the goblins

December 8, 2011
Charlotte’s Web
December 7, 2011
The Dictionary of Mythology

If you like Mythology you sure will like this book, Come explore this book! This is filled with heroes, gods, magical creatures and much more. Anything you want to learn about mythology, this book has it! Their are thousands and thousands of facts in this book. If you like Mythology you sure will love this book! Go to the stores and but this book.
December 6, 2011
whats for dinner Mr gum
December 5, 2011
School of Fear
December 2, 2011
YOU ARE A BAD MAN MR. GUM
Mr. Gum is the most disgusting man ever. Andy Stanton did good job at describing how Mr. Gum is disgusting. The illustrator, David Tazzyman showed absolute perfect picture how Mr. Gum looks like and his messy drawing made different feelings from the other books. In the most of the page there were full of funny jokes and I didn't miss any laughs. We can’t imagine what is the jokes gonna be because the joke is total different that what you are thinking about.
The bonus story at the end was also fabulous and you have to read it. There will be several pages left when you finish the book and there are some of message... OOPS!!! Sorry to telling you that there is the bonus story. OOPS!! Sorry again. This book drove me crazy. Yeah, it could be crazy for CRAZY LAUGH!! I’ll end this with this sentence. I WANT YOU TO READ ‘YOU ARE A BAD MAN, MR. GUM'
Raven's Gate

He should have chosen jail.
A strange and sinister plan is coming together in Lesser Malling, with Matt at the center of it all. People who try to help him disappear... or die. It all ties to an evil place called Raven’s Gate- a place whose destiny is horrifyingly connected with Matt’s own.
Matt is used to being at the wrong place at the wrong time. But now he’s in the right place at the right time, for all the wrong reasons. It’s going to take all his power to save his life and stop Raven’s Gate from unleashing a ancient doom.
November 29, 2011
Big Nate in a class by himself

Nate is a boy. One day he got a fortune ticket, and it said "TODAY YOU WILL SURPASS ALL OTHERS" Nate was so happy. He thinks of a way to surpass all others. Then one idea comes up, he thinks he can make a record. Continue to read and find out what record he will do, and will he surpass all others?????






