Some books written by fifth-grade Quest students at LipseyMiddle School raised a few parents eyebrows Thursday during apresentation in the school library.

Sue Junkin provided a mother’s criticism after reading herdaughter Samantha’s book.

“I think it’s a fabulous book. She did an excellent job, exceptthere’s way too much boy stuff,” she joked.

The 28 students wrote their own stories and illustrated the booksduring the past six weeks, said Dana Rushing, an eventorganizer.

“They based (their stories) on our yearly theme, which wassurvival,” she said.

The students stories ranged from surviving natural disasters to thetrials of a permanent move to fending off peer pressure.

“Some of them were based on personal experience, but not all ofthem were,” Rushing said.

Students displayed their books for family and friends during apresentation in the library Wednesday. Guests were also asked toevaluate the books and provide constructive criticism to theauthors, Rushing said.

“I think I did kinda good,” said Zachary Wilson. “I don’t know whatthey’re writing. I’m just getting smiles and nods.”

Wilson’s story chronicled the life of a young skateboarder as hegrew older and strived for a professional career in the sport.

“It was hard to think of the title and the base of the story,” hesaid.

The project accomplishes many things for students, Rushing said. Itsparks their creativity while stressing grammar and writingskills.