Bibliography: Levine, Kristen. (2012). The Lions of Little Rock. New York: Putnam Juvenile. ISBN: 978-0399256448 Plot Summary: In 1958 Little Rock, 12 year old Marlee becomes friends with new girl Liz. Brave and never at a lack for words, she helps Marlee overcome her fear of speaking in class. But when Liz is gone from school, [...]
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Bibliography: Hills, Tad. (2011). Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas. New York: Schwartz and Wade. ISBN: 978-0375871122 Plot Summary: Goose is ready for all things winter: snowflakes, sledding, snow angels, snowballs, snowmen (geese), skating and snow forts. Duck doesn’t have time for these activities, he knows what time it really is. Critical Analysis: So much [...]
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Bibliography: Offill, Jenny and Nancy Carpenter. (2006). 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Any More. New York: Schwartz and Wade. ISBN: 9780375835964 (hc) 9780375866012 (pbk) Plot Summary: A mischievous little girl has a lot of seemingly good ideas but they all seem to get her in trouble. Critical Analysis: Books like this one make me miss being [...]
Mystery Series Week, October 2-8 How did I not know about this special week? According to Chase’s Annual Events, “[m]ystery series week is a celebration of continuing characters in mystery fiction.” I have always said I was a mystery junkie. But really, I LOVE mystery series. The best series deliver great characters, settings and an [...]
Bibliography: Reinhardt, Dana. (2011). The Summer I Learned to Fly. New York: Random House Children’s Books. ISBN: 978-0385739542 Plot Summary: The summer before eighth grade, and Drew is working in her mother’s cheese shop where she hangs out with surf bum Nick (who she also has a crush on.) When she isn’t working, she plays with [...]
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