This month, Mr. Whisman’s fifth-grade class at Folger McKinsey Elementary answered the question: “If you were to recommend a book to a friend, which book would you recommend that they read?” Photo by Brian Lancione

By Hayley Gable Bowerman

Each month, the Severna Park Voice poses a question to local students. This month, Mr. Whisman’s fifth-grade class at Folger McKinsey Elementary answered the question: “If you were to recommend a book to a friend, which book would you recommend that they read?”

“11 Birthdays” by Wendy Mass. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading about the power of friendship.

Jacqueline Beall

“The Soulkeepers,” because it is action-packed, with a battle between good and evil.

Declan Byrne

The Harry Potter series because they are full of mystery, adventure, magic and humor.

Michael Christensen

I would most definitely recommend the whole Harry Potter series. It’s an intriguing fantasy read, filled with many fun adventures and mysterious twists.

Anna DiRienzo

“The Sisters Grimm” series by Michael Buckley. The series is so arresting that you won’t be able to put the book down.

Vivian Flanagan

“Pig Scrolls” by Paul Shipton. This book is full of comedy, Greek mythology, and a talking pig named Gryllus.

Gabby Gilbert

“Molly Moon and the Book of Hypnotism” is an awesome book. It is very catchy and you just want to read more.

Chloe Gordon

“Dork Diaries” by Rachel Reneé Russellbecause the story helps you understand the difficulties of middle school.

Jocelyn Gremillion

“11 Birthdays” by Wendy Mass. This book is funny, creative, and mysterious.

Elena Harris

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. It is a very exciting story and filled with lots of action and suspense.

Jacob Herman

“Wonderstruck” by Brian Selznick. A type of person who would really enjoy this book would be someone who enjoys challenge, danger, fear, wonder and pure adventure.

Lauren Kemmer

“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin because it is a classic story from Chinese folklore.

Alexandra Kline

“A Dog’s Purpose” by W. Bruce Cameron. It’s about a dog who dies and he is reborn as a puppy.

Logan Lee

The Harry Potter series because it has a lot of adventure and magic.

Lily Maddox

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” which is about a kid fighting Greek monsters and meeting the Greek gods and goddesses.

Rachel McLean

“Swindle” by Gordon Korman, because it is a page-turner.

Julia Myers

“The Lemonade Wars” because I thought it was funny and it reminds me of how I am with my sister.

Connor O’Neill

“Ella Enchanted” by Gail Carson Levine because it is one of my favorite books and it never gets old!

Kindred O’Neill

“Mockingbird” because it is a heartwarming story about a girl and her father, helping each other through a hard time.

Jane Patz

“A Mango-Shaped Space” by Wendy Mass. It’s about a regular kid who has colors for words, sounds and numbers.

Rachel Spilker

“The Accidental Hero” by Matt Myklusch. It’s about a boy named Jack who discovers that he has a special power that lets him control machines.

Zachary Young