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The Fairy-Tale Princess: Seven Classic Stories From the Enchanted Forest by Su Blackwell
Posted on February 8, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in fairy tales and folklore, Family Read-AloudEnter a world of enchantment with this whimsical collection of princess fairy tales. Su Blackwell’s amazing sculpted paper creations illustrate Wendy Jones’ retelling of seven classic princess stories. Cinderella, The Frog Prince, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty are included. The Fairy-Tale Princess will captivate children [...]
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Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jennifer in Nonfiction, world culturesWhen this book came in, I started flipping through it at my desk because the topic reminded me of a Laotian refugee who was in my class when I was in 2nd grade. I had to give up my lunch hour to keep reading because I couldn’t put the book down once I started. Tuyet’s [...]
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Breakaway
Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jessica in Realistic Fiction, Sportsby Andrea Montalbano LJ lives and breathes soccer and she’s good. She just feels right on the field; she knows it is where she belongs. Lately, though, she’s been letting her skills go to her head a bit, and it isn’t helping her team. She’s also developed a pretty quick tempter, and that’s getting her [...]
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The Ghost of Fossil Glen by Cynthia DeFelice
Posted on January 27, 2013 by Brian in My Favorite, Mysteries, William Allen WhiteAllie Nichols is a typical 6th grader accept for the fact that she’s being pursued by a ghost. But her friend Karen calls her a liar and doesn’t want to hear “stuff like that.” It is Allie’s old pal Dub who listens eagerly as Allie tells him about a voice that guides her safely down [...]
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Heidi Heckelbeck Has A Secret
Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jessica in Early Chapter Books, Realistic Fiction, School Storiesby Wanda Coven Heidi is going to her first day of second grade, which also happens to be her first day of school ever. Up until now, she had been homeschooled, and she loved it. Her first day at school certainly has its ups and downs, but Heidi is spunky and has a plan to make [...]
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Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli
Posted on January 20, 2013 by gbenedick in Fantasy, Humorous StoriesHokey Pokey is the place where children live. It’s a wonderful world of snuggling, and cartoons, and playgrounds, and pretend wars, and bikes—beautiful bikes. For Jack, life is meaningless without his bike. So, when he wakes up one fateful day and it’s gone, he can’t rest until he has reclaimed it. To make matters even [...]
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My 13th Season
Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jessica in Realistic Fiction, Sportsby Kristi Roberts Fran Cullers has had some serious losses in the past year – her mom died in a car accident and her dad’s depression has pretty much taken him away, too. Fran does have a few things keeping her steady, though – her aunt Beth, her dad’s friend Slow, and most of all, [...]
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Mr. Terupt Falls Again
Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jessica in Realistic Fiction, School Storiesby Rob Buyea (sequel to Because of Mr. Terupt) The kids in Mr. Terupt’s class are starting a new year full of new surprises. Last year, in the fifth grade, seven students were truly changed by their time in his class. This year, Mr. Terupt moves up with them to the sixth grade. It’s their [...]
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Dracula vs. Grampa at the Monster Truck Spectacular by Kirk Scroggs
Posted on January 13, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Early Chapter Books, Humorous StoriesWho knew that Dracula liked monster trucks? Grampa and his grandson Wiley are pumped for the monster truck rally, but they have to stop Colonel Dracula and his blood-drinking truck! To make matters worse, a huge tornado is about to strike the town, and it’s up to them to save the day. Fun illustrations make this story [...]
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Road Trip by Gary and Jim Paulsen
Posted on January 11, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in animals, Humorous Stories, Realistic FictionRoad Trip is the first collaboration between author Gary Paulsen and his son Jim, a sculptor. The main narrator is a young teen named Ben. Ben’s family likes to rescue dogs, especially border collies. Ben’s father decides to go on a quick trip to rescue a border collie whose time has run out. Dad also has some news to [...]
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