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William, a 12-year-old orphan, writes of his experiences in pre-Revolutionary War Boston, where he joins the cause of the patriots. Part of the My Name is America series.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0590313509
ISBN-13: 9780590313506
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When their mother leaves them with their grandparents, a boy named Journey, and his sister, Cat, must make a new life for themselves on their grandparent's farm. Journey and Cat feel as if their past has been erased, until their grandfather finds a way to restore it to them.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0440408091
ISBN-13: 9780440408093
Samuel Ross forgets about the angry-looking man who tried to stop him from taking a picture of two Learjets at the White Plains Airport, before taking off for Oklahoma, until four thugs appear at the door, ready to kill for a roll of film.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/25/2009
ISBN-10: 0671519999
ISBN-13: 9780671519995
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson (2002), 336 pages
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Audience: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
Absolutely everything changes for Maia now that she is an orphan. She even moves from a boarding school in London to the untamed wilds of Brazil. But she finds that Brazil is truly amazing- the Amazon River, the dense jungle, and the birth of new friendships. Read this book and get caught up in its vivid images, descriptive dialog, and memorable characters.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0525467394
ISBN-13: 9780525467397
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
Megan McDonald (2001), 144 pages
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Audience: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
When Judy's classmate comes to class boasting of winning the Northern Virginia Spelling Bee, Judy vows that she will also be famous. At home, her brother Stink keeps the 'Moody Hall of Fame' on their refrigerator, but Judy sees only the Stink Hall of Fame. Her attempts range from faking an antique cherry pit to trying to beat the world's record for the longest 'caterpillar' line with her friends. Her second place in the local pet contest leads to a picture of her elbow in the local paper. Will Judy ever become famous? This book is the second in the Judy Moody series.
Book Series: Judy Moody
Similar books: Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park; Ramona series by Beverly Cleary
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 7/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0763608491
ISBN-13: 9780763608491
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