Among the Hidden is a book I would highly recommend to people who are fans of Margaret Peterson’s books.  This book is a five-star recommendation because the theme of Among the Hidden is Freedom.  This book also talks about one particular law, which is “if you have three or more kids, then the third child will have to be killed.”  Although this law was a bit cruel, I would still recommend this book.  Among the Hidden is a very interesting book.  When I first saw this book I thought it was going to be boring, but I was wrong. This is actually the first book I finally fell in love with.  Margaret Peterson is a really great author and after all, reading this book was worth it.  Also, this book was a just-right level book and had the appropriate vocabulary words.  In addition, I’d recommend this book to many of my friends and family.  Especially my teacher (Mr. Cancro).  

Matilda is an inexplicable book.  Matilda is about a little girl who is treated unfairly in her house and who is gifted with a very special talent. Matilda could multiply big numbers and read Dickens by the age of five. Her parents don't really care much about education, nor Matilda. When Matilda's father finally sends her to school, Matilda finds out that the headmistress, Ms. Trunchbull, is a MONSTER! But her teacher, Ms. Honey, is as sweet as -you know what's coming- honey!

Matilda then finds out that she can do something even more than multiply and read adult novels. Then she finds out a huge secret. Matilda knows that she must use her special talent to defeat the evil Trunchbull, and get someone she loves dearly back on track!

Matilda is for all you fantasy lovers. I'd say this book is good for 9-12 years old and if you're in grade 3-7 this book is just right for you! You can, of course, read this for your own pleasure as well. There are 240 pages in this book, but every single page will grasp you. Matilda is a funny story if I do say so myself. And don't even get me started on the illustrations by Quentin Blake! Matilda is an amazing story that should be read by everyone. Matilda is a book you cannot skip! It warms your heart, makes you laugh, and it makes you want to be a better student and person.  You have to read Matilda by Roald Dahl!    Reviewed 10/7/16 by Alexis Fernandes

How can words, just ordinary words, open doors to your soul?

Love That Dog? LOVE THIS BOOK! And so does everyone else who reads this small, simple, BIG book! I dare you not to thank me for this recommendation.

Ms. Levine, Librarian, Peekskill Middle School