The story, Benito and The Redwood Trees, by Tamara Cufrin, begins on the basketball court during summer vacation. It is about a boy who learns to not be a show off while working with his uncle in the Redwood Forest. In the beginning, Benito is playing basketball, but his friends are angry with him because he is showing off. In the middle, he goes to work with his uncle in the Redwood Forest. We can't tell you how it ends, though, because it will give the story away.

We would recommend reading this book for several reasons. First of all, we think that most people will enjoy reading a story that takes place in the forest. People like reading about adventures that take place in the forest. In addition, we recommend this story because the author includes good details. Good details make stories interesting to read. Finally, people will enjoy this book because they can probably relate to the conflict of the story. For instance, most people either know show-offs, or are show-offs themselves. All in all, we recommend that you read the story, Benito and the Redwood Trees.

By Jovany, David, Leonel, and Basilio

The book, The Backpacking Trip, by Mitch Lee, is about a boy named Adam who earns his brother's respect while backpacking. In the beginning of the story, Adam's brother, Kyle, teased and picked on him because he thought Adam couldn't do anything right. Then, their family went on a backpacking trip in the mountains and everything changed- but we can't tell you how, or it will ruin the story for you!

There are several reasons why we would recommend this book. First of all, it takes place in the mountains. Mountains are good settings for stories because there are interesting animals and plants. In addition, people might enjoy this book because of the way the author used good, descriptive vocabulary. We were able to picture the story as we read. Finally, people can relate to the conflict in the story. Most people have been picked on at some point in their lives. All in all, we would recommend that you read The Backpacking Trip.

Desini, Alan, Hosuman, Selena, and Tito

The story, Two Brothers From Italy, by Mary Allen, takes place in 1908 on a ship and at Ellis Island. It is about two brothers named Luigi and Rico who immigrate from Italy to the United States. In the beginning of the story, the brothers board a ship in order to join their father in America. While on the ship, the conditions were poor because it was cramped and people got sick.When they finally arrived at Ellis Island, they had to be examined to make sure they were healthy. If they were not healthy, they could be sent back to Italy. We can't tell you how the story ends because it will spoil it for you!
There are several reasons why we would recommend this book. First of all, it takes place in 1908 in June. Many people like to read historical fiction and learn what it was like in the past. An additional reason why people might want read this book is because some people want to know how it was to be immigrants. For example, they might want to know what it was like going through Ellis Island. Finally, many people will enjoy this book because the author does a good job developing the characters. All in all, we would definitely recommend this book.

By Jose, Omar, Jose, and Aida

The book, Kianna and the Stubborn Cow, by Otis Greene, takes place on a ranch in Texas. It is about a girl who learns not to be stubborn. In the beginning of the story, Kianna, the main character, is stubborn and her friends don't like it. In the middle, she visits a ranch and meets a cow that is stubborn like her. I can't tell you how the story ends, though, or else it might ruin the story for you!
I believe there are several reasons why readers will enjoy this book. First of all, it takes place on a ranch in Texas. I think most people would enjoy reading a story that takes place on a ranch because maybe they like wildlife and animals. In addition, readers will like this book because the author did a good job organizing the book. Good organization makes it easy to understand. Finally, I think most people can relate to the conflict in this book. Many people have either been stubborn or had someone be stubborn towards them. All in all, I would definitely recommend that you read this book.
By Elijah, Jessica, Andrea, Alyssa, and Cherish