The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

    I loved this story!  It was a little sad at times.  My favorite part of the story was when Ruby was  introduced into  the story.  Through her innocence she made Ivan think about his past life and current living conditions.  She helped him see his life at the zoo and his art in a new way.  With Ruby's arrival comes change and Ivan realizes he can change things for all of the animals for the better!

Tortilla Sun by Jennifer Cervantes

I just got back from vacation and am so happy to see so many students posting to the blog.  Great job everyone! 
Well, I grabbed this book because it looked like a good book to read at the beach.  I absolutely loved it.  It was funny in some parts, and sad in others.  But what I liked most was how Izzy finds amazing ways to tell her story, all while learning about her father she never knew, and making special friends along the way.  I couldn't put it down.  Tortilla Sun was a magical adventure of a book.