That Babe is one smart pig

“Babe the Gallant Pig”

Dick King-Smith

Babe is an orphaned pig who is intelligent and wants to make people and animals happy. Farmer Hogget wins Babe in a weighing contest. He guesses correctly how much she weighs. When Babe gets to the farm she meets Fly, a very sweet dog, who takes her in as if she were a pup. Babe learns how to herd sheep. One day sheep stealers try to steal the sheep, but Babe scares them away.

Farmer Hogget enters Babe in a sheepherding contest. Does Babe win the contest?

I recommend this book to people who like animals. It is an interesting story and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It kept me wanting to turn the page, although it was kind of hard to read the words, as it had a difficult vocabulary.

Check out this really good book and find out how good it is!

Reviewed by Angelique, fourth grade

Condit Elementary Claremont

“The Trading Game”

Alfred Slote

This is a great story. It tells a lot about each character, and it is about sports. Andy trades baseball cards with his friends. Andy wants to get his grandfather’s card. His grandfather, Jim Harris, was a pro ballplayer.

I didn’t think this book would be very interesting, but now I think it is extraordinary. Anyone who thinks sports are cool will like this story. Also, the story has respect in it. I can’t wait to read another story like this.

Reviewed by Tyler, 10

3rd Street Elementary Los Angeles

“Julie of the Wolves”

Jean Craighead George

This story is about a girl named Julie. Julie runs away from home because of problems at home. She ends up in a small Eskimo village where she is know as Miyax. Miyax has to leave the village and ends up lost in the wilderness, where she meets a pack of wolves. Will the pack of wolves accept Miyax into the group? Read the book to find out.

Reviewed by Megan, 10

El Oro Way Elementary Granada Hills