My Top Ten Books #5

My Top Ten Books is a series of short book reviews.

The next book on my list is written by Gary Paulsen. The Legend of Bass Reeves.

This book is set in the mid 19^th century. Bass Reeves, the main character, is just a boy of ten. He is one of three slaves on “the mister's” ranch, Mammy, Flowers, who doesn't talk, and Bass. At this time in history the Comanches are the feared tribe of Indians. And one day as Bass is out hunting he hears hoofs patting on the ground. They come nearer and nearer until the horse, no eight horses, It's a Comanche party! Bass tries to find a quick hiding spot but only manages to crouch down into some tall grass. As you probably guessed already Bass is really scared at this point. But he is also a little curious. The leader of the party starts to scan the area and when he looks in Bass's direction, Bass almost pees in his pants with fear. But to Bass's surprise, the Indians just start on the trail again. Bass is saved! Then it hits him. This could be an Indian raiding party! He quickly stands and runs home to tell everyone that there could be an Indian raid coming! What will happen? Will the Comanches raid the mister's ranch? If so what will happen to everyone there?

This book is full of adventure and classic western stories. It is one of the best Historical Fiction books I have ever read. So if you like nail biting westerns, Historical Fiction, or just a good book. This is the book for you! The only complaint I have about this book is that there are unneeded swear words through out the book. So probably not the best book for children.

If you do want to read this book, here is the link,https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Bass-Reeves-Gary-Paulsen/dp/0553494295

My Top Ten Books: #6

My Top Ten Books is a series of short book reviews. I will post every two days.

The next book on my list is a series of four books written by Lemony Snicket. 

All the Wrong Questions.

When you hear the name Lemony Snicket you probably think of his first series, 

A Series of Unfortunate Events. That is his more popular series. While I haven't been “fortunate” enough to read that series, I have read his latest series. All the Wrong Questions.

It starts in a big city at a train station. Lemony Snicket, the main character, (yes the author used his own name for the main character) is with his parents and he receives a note. He opens it and it tells him to meet up in an alley. He finds the alley and his new chauffeur (he works for a sort of investigation group). She tells him that they will be driving to a small town called Stain'd by the Sea. She also tells him her name, Theodora S. Markson. And as any good 13 year old would, he asks what the S stands for and she gives him a sly answer. Of course not telling him what it really means. This becomes an ongoing “joke” throughout the whole series.

So after arriving there and not getting a very good first impression of the place, they get news of a stolen item. The stolen item is called the bombinating beast. It is a creepy looking statue of a seahorse. So they start sniffing the trail of the beast. And thus the story is set up for you. But will they find the beast. And if they do, what will it lead to?

Do you like mystery books? Do you like fiction? Do you like missing people, burned buildings or spooky writing? Did you answer yes to any of these questions? If so, this is the series you have been looking for! When I first heard about this book I was very intrigued by it. And by the time I had finished number three, Snicket hadn't even written the final book! But the books kept me wanting

more. So when the fourth book finally came out I was super exited to finally read the last one! So give this series a try. And if you like this one maybe you should try his first series. A Series of Unfortunate Events.

If you do want to give it a try here is the link for the first book,https://www.amazon.com/Could-That-This-Wrong-Questions/dp/0316335479

My Top 10 Books: #7

My Top Ten Books is a series of short book reviews. I will post every two days. Also, I am very sorry for not posting since last Sunday. I was on vacation and didn't have enough reviews written for the entirety of it.

The next book on my list is written by Virginia Sorensen. Plain Girl.

This book is based in an Amish house that has been split apart. Esther, the main character, her brother Dan has run away and was shunned by his family. “We shall never speak his name again” said Esther's father the night Dan went away.

Esther has been schooled at home her entire life but now she has to go to public school or Her father will go to jail. So Esther will have to go to school for the first time on Monday. Her father has always been leery about taking her to school because that was part of the reason Dan had gone away. But now he had no choice. He told Esther to never even look at the other kids. But after a few days she had already begun to talk with another girl named Mary. And after about a month Esther even became her friend. But would Father find out? And if he did what would happen!?

This book dives into the Amish culture and what happens in an Amish household. And I would most definitely recommend this book to Fiction lovers. It is definitely one of my favorite books. So maybe you will like it as much as I did.

If you would like to purchase the book here is the link,https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Girl-Virginia-Sorensen/dp/0152047255