On the Bookshelf
BOOK REVIEWS FROM LINCOLN KIDS
Lincoln Kids sat down with Brodrick, age 10, and Charlie, age 9, to talk about their favorite books. We’re always on the lookout for material that might interest our readers, and thought that there might be no higher recommendation for literature than that of the Lincoln kids themselves! Thanks for sharing with us, Brodrick and Charlie!
Brodrick, Age 10
What book series do you think the kids of Lincoln should read next?
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland.
Tell us about the series.
It’s about talking dragons living in the world of Pyrrhia. There are seven different tribes of dragons, each with their own special abilities. The main characters are dragons who must contend with multiple prophecies, which aren’t always fulfilled in ways you might expect. The young dragons must work as a team to put an end to the conflicts among the different types of dragons across the continent of Pyrrhia.
Is Wings of Fire a chapter book?
Yes, there are fourteen books, and there are several graphic novels, which are adaptations of the main books.
Where are you in the series?
I‘ve finished all fourteen books! In addition to the main series, there are also two bigger books related to the main story.
What is your favorite book in the series?
Dragonslayer is my favorite. It’s one of the shorter books, separate from the main story. The characters in Dragonslayer are the most interesting, and I like how it also follows humankind interaction with the dragons. I suggest reading Dragonslayer before you read the last novel.
Do you think all kids can read this story?
I’d say seven or older should read this book.
Charlie, Age 9
What book are you reading, Charlie?
The Babysitters Club: Mary Anne’s Bad Luck Mystery by Cynthia Yuan Cheng. It’s my first time reading the Babysitters Club series and I’m really getting into it!
What is the book about?
It is about a girl who is in a babysitters club and someone is sabotaging her — making her think she has bad luck. For instance, she receives multiple mysterious notes and one bad luck necklace. She needs to figure out what is going on and who is sending her these things.
Who’s your favorite character?
Kristy is my favorite character because I think she is really cool. She is the leader of the Babysitters Club. I would want to be the leader of the club too,ifIwasinit.
Is this book part of a series?
Yes! My mom recommended this series to me because she really liked reading them when she was growing up. I wasn’t sure about them at first but they are really interesting. Plus, this one is a graphic novel and I love that I can see exactly what the author wanted the characters to look like.
Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a lot of mystery.
Where do you like to read?
In my room, because it’s quiet and cozy, and because my mom just redecorated it for me. It’s been so nice on all of our snow days to snuggle up with a book!