Books To Read
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney (Grades 4 - 7)
“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!
Duck by Randy Cecil (Grades Pre-K - 2)
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.
The Magic Half by Annie Barrows (Grades 3-6)
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.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Grades 7 & up)
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.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Ages 9-13)
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.