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Summer Reading Club book reviews

Kids who participated in the Richmond Public Library's summer reading programs share their thoughts on books they read.

Summer Reading Club at Richmond Public Library is in full swing, with over 3,900 kids participating so far. Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late! Join today at any Richmond Public Library location. Join us on Saturday September 8th for the Summer Reading Finale as we celebrate the achievements of everyone who participated throughout the summer.   

Tuesday

Samuel

Author: David Wiesner

Reviewed by Samuel age 6

This book is about frogs flying around because every Tuesday animals fly around. I like this book because it’s funny that frogs fly around everywhere. It uses a lot of imagination.

I give this book 3 stars.

 

The Last Unicorn

Anya
Anya gave The Last Unicorn a 5-star review.

Author: Peter S. Beagle

Reviewed by: Anya L. age 10

This book is about a unicorn’s adventures, a magician and a circus.  In this book the unicorn meets a creature that could drive all unicorns to extinction.  I like this book because it sparks your imagination. I also like this book because it involves many mythical creatures such as the Red Bull, Harpy, Satyr, Dragon and much more! This book was great for me because I have an enormous imagination and this book made my imagination even bigger. I loved reading this book so much and you should read it too. 

I give this book 5 stars.

 

The Royal Rabbits of London

Charlotte

Author: Santa Montefiore

Reviewed by: Charlotte, age 11

Horatio has always been an outsider to the rabbits that lived in the forest. Only Shylo would go to Horatio’s den to listen to Horatio’s stories. He learns about the wars that Horatio fought in and about the queen of England. So when Shylo overhears what the Ratzis are plotting he rushes to tell Horatio.  Will the little rabbit save the day or will the Ratzis win?  I loved this book because it really showed how Shylo went from being the runt of his family to being the hero of the royal rabbits.  It really tells us how the weakest ones can rise up and be with all of us. They just need some time and encouragement. 

I give this book 5 stars.