The Sister’s Grimm by Michael Buckley
If you are looking for something to read this Spring Break I have just the series for you. The Sister’s Grimm by Michael Buckley is set in upstate
If you are looking for something to read this Spring Break I have just the series for you. The Sister’s Grimm by Michael Buckley is set in upstate
“I guess Mom was pretty proud of herself for making me write in that journal last year, because now she went and bought me another one.” And so begins Book Two in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series, Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney. Greg is back and pretty much up to his usual stuff – just as seventh grader this time. This year though Rodrick knows a secret about Greg and is making is life difficult. Be sure to check this book about as soon as possible, the next installment of Greg’s life will be available in September and it looks likes there’s going to be a movie out some time next year!
Before you head to the movie theater try reading the books that the new movie, The Spiderwick Chronicles, are based on. The series consists of five books written by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, the first of which is The Field Guide. Go here to check out the movie trailor http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-spiderwick-chronicles/26297/video/trailer-no-2/2035089 and go see the movie - but read the book first!
Duck is a cute picture book by Randy Cecil, the authro of Gator. Duck is a carousel animal who dreams of flying for real someday. It’s the only thing she cares about until a lost little Duckling wanders into her life. Through their unique friendship they help each other follow thier dreams. (Grades Pre-K - 2)
From the author who brought you the Ivy & Bean Series, Annie Barrows has done it again. The Magic Half tells the story of Miri a girl caught in between two sets of twins, her older brothers and her younger sisters. Everyone talks about how this makes their family special, only 1 in 8000 families have two sets of twins, but Miri doesn’t feel so special. When her family moves to an old farm house Miri discovers a small piece of glass that just might change everything. By looking through it Miri is sent back in time to 1935 where she meets Molly, a girl very much in need of a family of her own. (Grades 3 - 6)
Arthur Spirit A.K.A Junior has a lot to deal with as he enters high school in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. When Junior transfers out of his poor high school on the reservation into a rich white school in a different town he’s sure it will be disater. To his surprise his jumpshot lands him on the basketball team and he soons starts making friends. Junior uses his cartoons thoughout the book to “explain” his life. He says, “I think the world is a series of broken dams and floods, and my cartoons are tiny little lifeboats.” This is a great book for teens or anyone trying to deal with fitting in, either at home or at school. (Grades 7 & up)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is a great book for any one who has ever been to middle school, is there right now or is headed there soon. The “diary” of Greg Heffley follows his adventures throughout the school year from the dreaded wrestling unit in gym to the end of the year student awards. Greg will keep readers laughing with both his funny stories and great illustrations. Also, look out for the sequel coming out this February, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodderick Rules. [Read more →]
The 2008 Caldecott Award winner is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (J FICT SEL).
The Honor Books are:
Each year the Caldecott Award is given to a book published in the previous year that has exceptional illustrations.
The 2008 Newbery Award Winning Book is Good Masters! Voices from a Medival Village by Laura Amy Schlitz The Honor Books Are:
The John Newbery Medal goes to a book published in the last year that the American Library Association considers to be the most distinquished.
The Printz Award is given to an excellent young adult book. The 2008 Printz Award went to The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean.