Heidi It knows only the sketchiest information about her background. Twelve years ago, her mentally disabled mother showed up with the then week-old Heidi on Bernadette's doorstep. Bernadette, who is severely agoraphobic, has been looking out for Heidi, and Mama, ever since. To learn more about her past, Heidi sets out on an adventure from Reno, Nevada, to New York.

Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0064410471

ISBN-13: 9780064410472

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Commenter: Aj, grade 9

A girl finds a genius friend named Millicent Min and falls in love with Stanford Wong. The book is written in the form of letters to her father. Read other books about the characters- Millicent Min, Girl Genius and Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time.

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 11/24/2009

ISBN-10: 0439838479

ISBN-13: 9780439838474

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Nita ducks into the library to escape from classmates, who torment her. While there, the book, So You Want to be a Wizard, catches her hand. She thinks it's a joke, but takes the book home, and recites the Oath to become a wizard. Immediately, she can talk to trees. She meets Kit, also a novice wizard. While trying to create a spell to keep themselves safe from the school bullies, they accidentally call up Fred, a white hole, who produces jets, and gold bricks, and other things every time he hiccups, and then complains that his gnaester hurts. Their first mission is to save the universe from the Starsnuffer. This involves truly frightening adventures, in which killer cars roam in packs, like wolves. Almost everything is against them, and nothing is as it seems. This is the first book in the Young Wizards series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0152049401

ISBN-13: 9780152049409

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In his old town, Renny was one of the stars of the soccer field. In this new town, where no one knows about his skills, he's on the bench. When an important player is injured, Renny finally has a shot at proving himself. His impressive skills catch the attention and temper of Bryce McCormack, center striker of a rival team. When Bryce is friendly, Renny is thrilled...but can he trust Bryce? Could the two best players on rival teams ever become friends?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0316134740

ISBN-13: 9780316134743

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Sam and Marco are cousins. Arriving from Mexico, Marco is staying with Sam's family for a year. Marco is homesick until he spots a soccer ball in the store. At recess, soccer ball in hand, Marco teaches Sam and the other 2nd graders how to play soccer. 'No Hands!' With their new found confidence, the 2nd graders challenge the 3rd graders to a game of soccer.--The 2nd Graders NEVER beat the 3rd Graders. With Marco's help, will the 2nd graders win the game? 'No hands down,' this story is perfect for the beginning reader and soccer player!

Similar authors: Patricia Reilly Giff

Similar books: Soccer Song by Patricia Reilly Giff; It's a Good Game,Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert; Soccer by Clive Gifford; Soccer by Cecilia Minden

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0394984064

ISBN-13: 9780394984063

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