“The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress” takes place during the end of the world. Everything has been destroyed. At this time the world has monsters and zombies everywhere. The Earth is now run down and taken over by interdimensional living vines. The characters must watch everything they do and everywhere they step. “The Forbidden Fortress” is the newest book published in this series written by Max Brallier and illustrated by Douglas Holgate.

My family visited a fascinating spot in Phoenix called Arizona Falls. It is the first hydroelectric power generating station in Phoenix. Arizona Falls makes electricity from the power of water falling and spinning a turbine.

Our water comes from melting snow in the mountains, which goes into streams and lakes of the Salt River. Lakes were created from the damns SRP built along the Salt River to prevent flooding. The dams also create energy, and most importantly keep our water supply full.

 “Wonder” was written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. It is a realistic fiction book that I think all kids grades 3 and up should read. The book is about a boy named Auggie Pullman who was born with a facial difference. Auggie has been homeschooled his whole life, but finally in the fifth grade he attends a public school named Beecher Prep.