A girl takes a trip with her grandparents to find her mother. She tells lots of fun stories in the process.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 11/6/2009

ISBN-10: 0060233346

ISBN-13: 9780060233341

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Martin Glass has learned the horrible truth about his 'perfect' existence inside the suburban dome where he has lived for his entire life. He escaped the dome in order to find his little sister who had been 'recalled' by the government. Now he finds himself a fugitive from that same government and he doesn't fit with the group of refugee rebels who are now raising the 'super baby' geniuses, including his sister. He decides that he will have to live on his own in the dangerous outdoors. First though, he has to save his parents. But once outside, they don't understand this new life and they don't understand that he is not a little kid anymore. Can Martin keep his family safe and in the meantime, save the whole world from a government gone terribly wrong? With robot dog Chip by his side, Martin faces danger and some eye opening truths in this sequel to The Sky Inside.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 12/29/2010

ISBN-10: 1416953795

ISBN-13: 9781416953791

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This book is narrated by Joey, a mixed-breed horse, thoroughbred and draft horse. His first memory is of an auction, when he was sold to a farmer. The farmer's son, Bert, knows that Joey is HIS horse, and trains him to be a runner and field horse. When World War I breaks out, Bert's father sells Joey to the British Armed Forces. Distraught, Bert vows that he will enlist and follow Joey as soon as he is old enough. The story follows Joey through his experiences as a war horse, first with the British and then with the Germans, as he is captured as a spoil of war. Will Joey survive the war and will Bert be able to find him?

Awards nominated: 2013 Bluestem Nominee

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 6/5/2010

ISBN-10: 0439796636

ISBN-13: 9780439796637

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Peter is excited to have his grandfather come and live with his family, until he realizes that grandpa gets to take over his room. Although he loves his grandfather, Peter sees no other option than to declare war.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0440492769

ISBN-13: 9780440492764

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After learning about his magical ancestry, and his own warrior powers, sixteen-year-old Jack embarks on a training program to fight enemy wizards.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0786839171

ISBN-13: 9780786839179

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