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There are still 30 books overdue by students! Please help me out and return these during registration or before!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Missing Books
Do you still have a book overdue from our library? If so, you'll be getting a postcard from me this week that looks similar to this. It'll have a picture of the book you have overdue with the title and author. I hope this helps you find it.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Summer Reading - Older Students
As promised, I have a list of great books for older readers too! Here are some great summer reads!
Older Readers
The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
This is a great futuristic novel about a family who goes to a compound during a nuclear war. Twin brothers are split up and only one, Eli, makes it to the compound. Eli knows there is something strange going on and works to solve the mystery. A great book but best for 5th or 6th graders.
Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur
A realistic fiction book about a girl being raised by her aunt and uncle. As she struggles to adjust to middle school she finds a key and it helps her adjust to who she really is.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
A wonderful mystery novel where Theodore Boone gets his first chance at being a lawyer. Usually he gives legal advice to his friends and classmates about "kid problems" but soon he finds himself in the middle of a murder trial. Read to find out what happens and how he got involved in the first place!
Hero by Mike Lupica
A great action novel about a boy, Zach, who learns that he has special powers, like his dad. The novel follows Zach as he learns of his powers and how to use them. However, he is being followed by people he doesn't know and Zach is trying to figure out what really happened to his dad! A great novel for a summer read but also one that can be checked out from the Orchard Hill Library in the fall!
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Brian Selznick was the one who wrote and illustrated The Invention of Hugo Cabret, this novel is similar in that it has a lot of pictures to accompany the story and it's historical fiction, but it's different in a lot of ways too. The story takes place in two different time periods. One story takes place through the pictures and one takes place through the words. It's a neat book and a quick read. Check it out this summer or from Orchard Hill!
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm
Another historical fiction book. This one is about a girl Turtle who goes to live in Key West, Florida. She knows she's another child for her aunt to take care of and her cousins want nothing to do with her. Join Turtle as she tries to become a friend, be helpful, and goes on a treasure hunt! A great novel with wonderful characters.
I can't wait to hear what you read this summer! I hope this gives you some ideas to get you through July!
Older Readers
The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
This is a great futuristic novel about a family who goes to a compound during a nuclear war. Twin brothers are split up and only one, Eli, makes it to the compound. Eli knows there is something strange going on and works to solve the mystery. A great book but best for 5th or 6th graders.
Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur
A realistic fiction book about a girl being raised by her aunt and uncle. As she struggles to adjust to middle school she finds a key and it helps her adjust to who she really is.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
A wonderful mystery novel where Theodore Boone gets his first chance at being a lawyer. Usually he gives legal advice to his friends and classmates about "kid problems" but soon he finds himself in the middle of a murder trial. Read to find out what happens and how he got involved in the first place!
Hero by Mike Lupica
A great action novel about a boy, Zach, who learns that he has special powers, like his dad. The novel follows Zach as he learns of his powers and how to use them. However, he is being followed by people he doesn't know and Zach is trying to figure out what really happened to his dad! A great novel for a summer read but also one that can be checked out from the Orchard Hill Library in the fall!
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Brian Selznick was the one who wrote and illustrated The Invention of Hugo Cabret, this novel is similar in that it has a lot of pictures to accompany the story and it's historical fiction, but it's different in a lot of ways too. The story takes place in two different time periods. One story takes place through the pictures and one takes place through the words. It's a neat book and a quick read. Check it out this summer or from Orchard Hill!
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm
Another historical fiction book. This one is about a girl Turtle who goes to live in Key West, Florida. She knows she's another child for her aunt to take care of and her cousins want nothing to do with her. Join Turtle as she tries to become a friend, be helpful, and goes on a treasure hunt! A great novel with wonderful characters.
I can't wait to hear what you read this summer! I hope this gives you some ideas to get you through July!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Summer Reading
I've been doing a lot of reading over the summer. I'm reading books being considered for the 2012-2013 Iowa Children's Choice Award and the Iowa Goldfinch Award. I'm finding some great books to recommend to students coming back this fall.
My favorites so far...
Younger Students
Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic by Robert Burleigh
Great historical fiction picture book about Amelia Earhart!
Ant and Grasshopper by Luli Gray
A new version of the old fable. Great illustrations!
E-mergency by: Tom Lichtenheld
A really cute story about the letter E who breaks his leg and can't be included in words anymore. Other letters try to fill in for him. It's cute for an adult or older reader to read with a younger one. So many great side comments! We have this in the Orchard Hill Library!
Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas
Such a cute interactive book! Fun for all ages!
Press Here by Herve Tullett
Another great interactive book and one we have in our Orchard Hill Library!
We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems
A great Elephant and Piggie book! It's laugh out loud funny and emerging readers would love this book! We have a copy in the Orchard Hill Library too!
These are my picks for younger readers, check back tomorrow for some great books for older students!
My favorites so far...
Younger Students
Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic by Robert Burleigh
Great historical fiction picture book about Amelia Earhart!
Ant and Grasshopper by Luli Gray
A new version of the old fable. Great illustrations!
E-mergency by: Tom Lichtenheld
A really cute story about the letter E who breaks his leg and can't be included in words anymore. Other letters try to fill in for him. It's cute for an adult or older reader to read with a younger one. So many great side comments! We have this in the Orchard Hill Library!
Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas
Such a cute interactive book! Fun for all ages!
Press Here by Herve Tullett
Another great interactive book and one we have in our Orchard Hill Library!
We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems
A great Elephant and Piggie book! It's laugh out loud funny and emerging readers would love this book! We have a copy in the Orchard Hill Library too!
These are my picks for younger readers, check back tomorrow for some great books for older students!
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