In the South Carolina of 1780, 14-year-old Caroline sees the Revolutionary War take a terrible toll on her family, and friends, and comes to understand the true nature of war.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0152008810

ISBN-13: 9780152008819

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Cat the Cat tells us the names of all her friends, until she comes across someone she doesn't know. This entry in the funny, likable Cat the Cat series introduces Cat the Cat and her friends...and a new, very unusual friend. Find out who it is! (Reading Level: 1.4)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/5/2011

ISBN-10: 0061728403

ISBN-13: 9780061728402

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Jim could be a great linebacker, if only he didn't panic every time someone tried to tackle him. He manages to avoid it...by dropping the ball. Will his fear get the better of him, or can he overcome it to be there for his team? Fans of football will enjoy this fast-paced read, which includes lots of action on the field.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0316139246

ISBN-13: 9780316139243

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'The Cats in Krasinski Square' by Karen Hesse recounts a little-known event, conducted by the brave men and women of the Jewish Resistance in Poland during World War II. Having invaded Poland, the Gestapo displaced its Jewish residents behind giant walls establishing the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. These walls prevented safe living conditions, adequate food, quality medical care, and personal freedom. The Gestapo continually patrolled this area to prevent food and supplies from being smuggled into the ghetto to the starving people imprisoned there. In a brave attempt to help these people, Mira and her little sister devised an ingenious plan. They used the homeless cats of Warsaw to outwit the Gestapo and foil their plan to intercept these much needed supplies. This story gives testament to the courage and determination of many young men and women who risked their lives to fight the Nazis. Due to the subject matter of this book, younger readers should read this story with an adult.

Similar authors: Amy Littlesugar; Sharon Jennings

Similar books: One Yellow Daffodil: A Hanukkah story by David A. Adler; Star of Fear, Star of Hope by Jo Hoestlandt; The Doll with the Yellow Star by Yona Zeldis McDonough; Willy and Max: A Holocaust Story by Amy Littlesugar; A Chanukah Noel by Sharon Jennings

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/15/2011

ISBN-10: 0439435404

ISBN-13: 9780439435406

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This story is told in the style of 'This is the House That Jack Built.' Spanish words are used throughout the story with a glossary of their meanings in the back. It all started with a pot that the farm maiden (campesina) stirred. Various animals and the farmer help provide ingredients to put in the cazuela (pot.) The finished product is rice pudding (the recipe follows the story.) The bright illustrations complement this rhythmic story.

Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 6/18/2012

ISBN-10: 1580892426

ISBN-13: 9781580892421

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