The book, T4, is named after the address which was the headquarters of a Nazi organization that tried to get rid of many people whom they felt were undesirable. T4 stands for Tiergartenstrasse 4. The facts of T4 are true, but the story and characters are fiction. Paula is forced into hiding and away from her family when the Germans decided that deaf individuals could not be part of the master race. The author is deaf so feels a closeness to Paula. The book is beautifully written. It is simple and yet profound.

Similar authors: Lois Lowry

Similar books: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Reviewed by: cjones

Date read: 7/11/2011

ISBN-13: 9780547046846

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Illustrated in vivid, eye-catching colors that portray visions of joy and peace, this work of poetry in picture book form was written to express gratitude for Alice Walker's experience of nature as a part of her. In a rainbow of color, each line portrays the symbiotic relationship between the main character and parts of her world. While some of the ideas are abstract and may not be easily understood ('There is a sky at the end of my eye, seeing me'), they all imply comfort and connection, and those feelings are easily understood from the pictures. This work lends itself well to a quiet time of family togetherness.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/17/2009

ISBN-10: 0060570806

ISBN-13: 9780060570804

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Given that 99% of all the species that ever existed are now extinct, it is truly amazing to learn about the 1% who not only survive, but are thriving. This book explores these creatures and their ways of adapting in poems. Did you know that the immune systems of sharks are under scientific study? How about that there are more ants than any other animal in the world? 'Ubiquitous: Something that is (or seems to be) everywhere at the same time.' This is a nice combination of poetry and information.

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 7/1/2011

ISBN-13: 9780618717194

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Sophie is a typical 14 year old girl with a huge crush on the handsome boy she is dating named Dylan. She should be the happiest girl in the world, but she's not. After an ugly breakup, she finds true romance and friendship with the most unlikely person in school. Just how will she be able to tell her friends?

Reviewed by: rn

Date read: 7/27/2011

ISBN-10: 0689841140

ISBN-13: 9780689841149

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This book is filled with beautiful photographs of camouflaged animals. Read the clever poems and you will get a hint of what animal is camouflaged (hiding) in the different environments. If you can't find an animal, lift the flap and you will see where it is along with interesting facts about the animal. Marvel at nature at it's finest!

Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee

Reviewed by: Jill

Date read: 3/8/2012

ISBN-13: 9781582462073

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