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King of the Wind
Marguerite Henry (1990), 176 pages
Illustrated by Wesley Dennis
Audience: 3rd Grade - 6th Grade
An Arabian stallion born in Morocco has a spot of white on his heel which is a mark of speed. The stallion, Sham, his stableboy, Agba, and Grimalkin the cat have a lot of good adventures together.
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader
Date read: 11/5/2009
ISBN-10: 0027436292
ISBN-13: 9780027436297
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Lynn and Katie are two Japanese American sisters growing up in rural Georgia. Katie worships her older sister, Lynn, who teaches her everything. Unfortunately, Katie must deal with the loss of Lynn. Will she remember Lynn's special way of looking at life, and find a way to show her family that there is always hope, and something glittering-- kira-kira-- in their future? This book won the Newbery Medal in 2005.
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/12/2009
ISBN-10: 0689856407
ISBN-13: 9780689856402
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Can Be Sad, but Keeps Your Interest!Commenter: St. Charles Reader, grade 0
Katie is a Japanese girl living in the 1950's. Her family moves and goes through some difficult and sad times.
In 13th century China, twelve-year-old Haoyou, witnesses the death of his father, who was chosen to be a ship's 'wind tester,' by riding a kite in the sky. Eventually, he steps into his father's shoes, becoming a famous kite rider at a traveling circus.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0066238749
ISBN-13: 9780066238746
Klondike Cat
Julie Lawson (2002), 32 pages
Illustrated by Paul Mombourquette
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
Category: Adventure, Animal, Especially for Boys, Fiction, Historical, Picture Books, Realistic Fiction
Setting out with his Pa during the Klondike Goldrush of 1896 in search of gold, Noah has a difficult decision to make. Pa says that he must leave his beloved cat, Shadow, behind. Unable to part with his dear friend, Noah substitutes his warm sweater in his pack for Shadow. As you read 'The Klondike Cat' by Julie Lawson, you follow Noah and his Pa, as they become members of the 'Klondike Stampede'. Through this book's beautiful illustrations, you are able to imagine Noah's long trip, first to Dyea, Alaska; onward to the White Pass Trail; across Lake Bennet down to the Yukon River; and finally reaching Dawson City. In this easy-to- read historical picture book, you learn how Noah struggles to keep Shadow safe and prove to his father that both he and Shadow can make a difference.
Book Series: Kids Can Press
Similar authors: Candice F. Ransom; Donna Shepherd Walsh; Amy Hest
Similar books: Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush by Candice F. Ransom;
The Klondike Gold Rush by Donna Shepherd Walsh;
Emma and the Silk Train by Julie Lawson;
Bear on the Train by Julie Lawson;
When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest
Reviewed by: MB
Date read: 6/24/2011
ISBN-10: 1553370139
ISBN-13: 9781553370130
This is from the 'Picture the Past' series. It talks about Ellis Island, all 36 buildings, and the people who passed through on their way to the United States. Short, 2-page chapters examine each step an immigrant went through. Photographs from the time period (1892 - 1924) help show us this port of entry to our country for over 12 million people. Almost half the people who live in the United States today have relatives who passed through Ellis Island. My grandparents did!
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 1588104176
ISBN-13: 9781588104175
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