This quick, rhyming read tells the story of Wyatt, who is mysteriously quiet today. In the midst of his loud, loud town and school, he is silent. Can he make noise? Why is he quiet? (Reading Level: 2.9)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/5/2011

ISBN-10: 053117543X

ISBN-13: 9780531175439

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It's the 1930's, and after her father loses his job twelve-year-old Rachel must move from the city to a dilapidated house out in the country. Times are hard for everyone during the Great Depression. Rachel and her two younger siblings must stay by themselves while their father travels, looking for work. Will they have enough money for the rent after her sister buys some special paint? The days stretch on; what will they eat until their father returns? Rachel gains strength throughout the story by writing letters to her beloved friend Miss Mitzi back in the city. If only Miss Mitzi could live with them...

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 12/23/2011

ISBN-13: 9780375938894

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There is excitement in the air as Little Georgie tumbles down the Rabbit burrow to tell his parents that new folks are coming to the Big House. It's been some years since the Big House has been filled, and everyone knows that new folks may mean a good garden. Food has been scarce for the animals. The last tenants had not planted a garden at all. As more and more signs of the approaching new tenants appear, the excitement grows, but Mother Rabbit begins to worry. The new tenants may have dogs or cats, they might set traps, and they might even have Boys! The new folks come, and the animals' joy rises as they see that the new folks are kind, and considerate to all living creatures. They also make preparations to plant a garden. The animals can hardly believe it when they overhear the man saying that the wall to the garden was not going to be fixed, and no traps were to be set to rid of the animals. The neighbors begin to think that the new folks are crazy, and won't have a garden left when harvest time comes. What do you think? Rabbit Hill won the Newbery Medal in 1945.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0670586757

ISBN-13: 9780670586752

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The Amazing Karlovsky is coming to town. While the Monroe family is excited about the magic show, Harold the dog, Howie the dachshund puppy, and Chester the cat aren't as excited. They've seen the poster advertising the show where he pulls a rabbit that looks just like Bunnicula out of his hat. Another Bunnicula? That means more vampire bunnies running around town! The Amazing Karlovsky has to be stopped before there are hundreds of vampire bunnies on the loose and Chester has just the plan.

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 6/22/2010

ISBN-10: 0689857527

ISBN-13: 9780689857522

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Did you know that bubbles have rainbow jackets? This amusing collection of short stories is perfect for young readers. In Bubbles, readers will be amused with the adventures that bubbles have while going through life. Charlie Forever is an endearing story of a girl, and her pet fly. The Humptee Umbrella is the story of a mischievous umbrella. Other cute tales round off this book.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-13: 9781920731670

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