I liked this book for multiple reasons. The first reason I liked this book was because of the characters. The setting was a classroom, with teacher and students who were portrayed very well. The students were very believable and realistic. There was an argument between two students, Hunter and Carmen, about different historical facts. Another reason I liked this book was because of the plot. There was suspense in the book, which to me, is always a nice thing to have. I wasn't sure whether or not which students were going to find the correct information about the Presidents. The last reason I liked this book goes along with the theme. The main idea of this book is about citing the correct sources and using reliable sources. It was very interesting for me to see citing information in such a different context, and I think it worked well as a theme in a Children's book. ( )

This book used a realistic example of how information found on the internet may not be valid. This book was very helpful in explaining to students how and why we must be careful when researching online.

I greatly enjoyed Toni Buzzeo's "But I Read it on the Internet!" for many reasons. First, I liked that although the book provided information about online sources, it was structured like a story. The book gives a great deal of information about how to determine whether or not an online source is a reliable source of information, but it also follows a traditional storyline. It is told in the first person point of view by Hunter, a fourth grade student who relies on "true books" for information. The narrator, Hunter, is another reason why I enjoyed this book. Hunter is a believable character to whom I found it easy to relate, partly due to the conversational nature of his narration. Hunter makes many informal asides to the reader, like "wouldn't you know it?" and "Carmen and her infallible Internet," which gives the narration a more relaxed, casual feel. Hunter's character is also believable because it becomes more developed throughout the story. When Hunter says that some students like he and Graham "might not even have a computer," it is revealed to the reader that Hunter's lack of access to the Internet at home is the reason why he is so adamant that books are the most reliable sources of information. He seems insecure about the fact that his family does not own a computer, which he displays when he says that he "wanted to say, 'sometimes we don't have an Internet connection.' But then [Carmen] would know," and when he defensively states that he "[knows] lots more facts than Carmen- all from books." This reaction, to me, makes Hunter a more sympathetic character with clear motivations. I also liked this book because I found that the storyline featuring conflict between Hunter and Carmen serves as a good real-life example of why it is important to evaluate the quality of online sources. Hunter and Carmen's debate over whether or not George Washington had wooden teeth introduced the importance of gauging the reliability of online information while still making the story feel like a story. This framework made the inclusion of online evaluation tools like "Mrs. Skorupski's Website Evaluation Gizmo" seem as if they belonged in the story instead of like they were included solely for the purpose of teaching the reader. I also liked this book because I enjoyed its bright, colorful illustrations, especially the comical pictures depicting Mrs. Skorupski wearing her colorful American flag-themed accessories. I would say that the "big idea" of the book is that both books and the Internet can be good sources of information, but when looking for information online it is important to evaluate websites for the reliability of their information. I think this because at the end of the story, Hunter and Carmen both realize that they can get good information from the Internet as long as they "[know] how to make sure the Internet [is] right!" I would give this book five stars. ( )

I liked this book for multiple reasons. First, I enjoyed the writing of the story. The writing was engaging and organized about an otherwise boring subject: internet research. Normally, children would probably shy away from this book because it is informational as opposed to a thrill seeking book. However, this book is very engaging and relatable to students especially in upper elementary to middle school years where the internet is being used for assignments. Instead of simply rattling off facts about internet research, this book is a story about getting information from reliable sources on the Internet. This topic can really hit home with elementary school readers! I also liked the characters in the story. They are believable characters that students can find themselves in. The librarian, Mrs. Skorupski, let the two students, Hunter and Carmen, find out for themselves how to research for information instead of just telling them how. Elementary school children will really be able to see themselves in the two main characters of Hunter and Carmen, especially in their differing opinions of using books vs. using the internet. I also really enjoyed the illustrations throughout the book. They enhanced the story greatly, especially when the librarian is talking about using the Gizmo and it is projected in an illustration on the board for readers to see. Overall, this story's message of always checking your facts is a great one for students to absorb and use in their future years in school. I would have this book on a shelf in my future classroom. ( )