The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by:Bronwen, age 8

the Magic Finger because it was pretty easy to read. It has no chapters at all. It is fantastic! There is so much imagination! 
It is by Roald Dahl, so it is amazing! when I read it changed my life with stories ! 

Genre: Fiction  

Setting: the Country

Introduction:the  Magic Finger is about a girl who has a magic finger and turns her friends into birds! They  make a nest and live in it then three giant ducks come and start living in their house!

 

Themes: Family, Friendship, 

Recommended Age: 7 and up, younger for read alouds

Rating: 5 stars

Other Books: The BFG,  The Twits, The Witches, and    George's Marvelous  Medicine, Matilda, James and The Giant Peach, and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory!

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by: Bronwen, age 8 

I think you will love this book. It made me want to read more! It helps me want to be nicer to my siblings and family members.

Genre: Fiction

Setting: Giant Country and London, England

Introduction: A little girl named Sophie meets a friendly giant. He takes her to his home and she finds out that the other giants are much taller than her friendly giant. The other giants are also bullies who like to eat children. Sophie and the BFG try to trap the other giants so that they won't eat any more children.


Themes: Friendship, kindness, bullies, friends can be different

Recommended Age: 7-11

Rating: 5 stars

Other books : The Magic Finger, The Twits, The Witches, and    George's Magical Medicine, Matilda, James and The Giant Peach, and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.

Margaret's Corner

Margaret is our sunshiny 6-year-old. She just finished kindergarten and loves books. We try to find books that are well-written but still at her reading level. Here are a couple she has been reading this week:

Amelia Bedelia's tendency to take things literally makes as mess, which is always fun to see. The books also allow us to talk about different idioms and what they mean.

The Frances books by Russell and Lillian Hoban are so adorable. I loved her as a child, and I love reading the books to my kids. This one is at her reading level, so she's read to me! 

Of course everyone knows about Eric Carle. We love so many of his books, but she has been reading and re-reading this book lately, reminiscing about kindergarten.

Margaret says her favorite bedtime read-aloud is still James and the Giant Peach (Roald Dahl), even though Daddy has finished reading that one and has moved on to Little House in the Big Woods (Laura Ingalls Wilder).

The Witches by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by: Ian, age 10

I love Roald Dahl books because he makes the stories seem real. He has smart, brave kids as his characters, who do well in spite of their bad environment.

Genre: Fiction

Time Period: No specific time

Introduction: Eight year old Boy is in his car with his parents, on his way to Norway to visit his grandmother when the car tumbles down a rocky ravine and kills his parents. He goes to live with his grandmother, who tells him about witches and how they are everywhere. She tells him that there is a Grand High Witch and how to spot a witch. When he returns to England, he meets a witch!

Themes: Looks aren't important, bravery, kid power

Recommended Age: 9 and up

Full Disclosure:

This book is scary.

Rating:  stars 4

Other Books by Roald Dahl: Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Fantastic Mr. Fox, the BFJ, and Boy.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by: Bronwen, age 8

I love this book because it inspires me to read more. It has one other book about Charlie called the Great Glass Elevator. I hope you read this book.

Genre: Fiction

Time Period: not specified

Introduction:
A poor boy finds the golden ticket and wins the prize of touring a secretive chocolate factory. Unlike the other children who win, Charlie is polite, kind, and generous. He is rewarded for these values.

Themes: goodness is rewarded, kid power, integrity, family

Recommended ages: 8 and up, 5 and up as a read-aloud

Rating: 5 stars

Other Books by Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Magic Finger