Magical tales of treasures, fairies and art

“The Secret of Phantom Lake”

William Arden

Jupiter Jones stumbles into his biggest adventure ever. He needs to find a treasure chest and return it to its original owner. The notorious Java Jim is also trying to find the chest, but he is bad and evil. Who is going to find the treasure? Java or Jupiter? Java has been stealing things for years and his attitude has been, “If I can get it, I will.” Will Jupiter make it out alive? What will happen? Read this book and find out.

Reviewed by Spencer, 7

Canyon Charter Elementary

Santa Monica

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“Airy Fairy”

Margaret Ryan

Airy Fairy had to clean out her desk, but Scary Fairy made Airy Fairy drop all her pencils. Miss Grapplethorpe got mad at Scary Fairy.

The class was going to the beach for vacation. Scary Fairy kept getting Airy Fairy in trouble. Scary Fairy got sick and they went to the beach without Scary Fairy. This story is interesting and the characters are good. Airy Fairy is funny. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fairies.

Reviewed by Katie, 8

Hope View Elementary

Huntington Beach

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“The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Hans Christian Andersen

This story is about an emperor who thinks he is wearing nice clothes. But he was not wearing any clothes! He was tricked by two men into thinking that he was wearing clothes. I thought it was really funny.

Reviewed by Chrissy, 3rd Grade

DeAnza Elementary

Baldwin Park

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“Jamaica Louise James”

Amy Hest and Sheila White Samton

When Jamaica Louise James turned 8, she got an expensive paint set for her birthday. So she was worried. What will she paint with her paint set? Read the book to find out.

Reviewed by Kyler, 8

Helmer’s Elementary

Valencia

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