One morning, Grasshopper decides to follow a road to see on what new adventures it might take him. Come along with Grasshopper on his travels as he meets many new friends: beetles, a worm, a housefly, butterflies, a mosquito, and dragonflies. Although they wish Grasshopper to stay, he must continue on! You never know what lies ahead! This is a beautifully illustrated story for the young reader!

Similar authors: James Marshall

Similar books: Fox on the Job by James Marshall; Days With Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel

Awards won: Notable Children's Book of 1978 (ALA)

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/31/2009

ISBN-10: 006444094X

ISBN-13: 9780064440943

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Bod, short for Nobody, Owens has lived in the graveyard for as long as he can remember. Due to a frantic plea from his recently dead (murdered) mother, Bod was given a home in the graveyard, as well as the protection of its ghosts, werewolves, and other residents until he is old enough to protect himself. Growing up in a cemetery leads to many adventures from making friends with visitors to getting kidnapped by ghouls. Most dangerous of all, he attends school briefly with other living, breathing children. Along with this is the ever-present danger lurking outside. Bod wonders how he will manage to survive amongst the living with only the lessons he has learned from the dead.

Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 6/22/2009

ISBN-10: 0060530936

ISBN-13: 9780060530938

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Commenter: Valerie, grade 54

Young Precious Ramotswe lives in the African country of Botswana. She solves her first case when pieces of cake disappear from the school. Is one of the students the thief, or is there someone else who can't resist cake? Read this whimsical story to learn how Precious becomes a young detective.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 8/7/2012

ISBN-10: 0307949451

ISBN-13: 9780307949455

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Amelia's big brother, Jay, the sports star of the family, has been off his feet ever since he broke his ankle. Now, after months of television and junk food, he's out of shape for soccer tryouts. Can Amelia use the book her neighbor gave her to help her brother get back in shape the healthy way? This Science Solves It chapter book features facts about eating a healthy diet and exercising in a story with lots of pictures.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 8/26/2010

ISBN-10: 157565248X

ISBN-13: 9781575652481

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Within 2 months of their mothers' death in a car accident, Ben, Dylan and Gerry are uprooted from everything they have ever known when their father decides to sell their house and announces that they will live on board a sailboat and cruise the Bahamas for the next year. Their trip starts fairly smoothly sailing around a few more populated islands to get their 'feet wet'. But things start to spiral out of control when Dad comes up with the idea to set a course for Bermuda and disappears overboard during his evening watch. Soon after discovering that their dad is missing a fierce Atlantic storm hits the boat. Will the boys ever find their father? Can they survive the storm?

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2011

Reviewed by: bklyczek

Date read: 5/4/2010

ISBN-10: 0670063304

ISBN-13: 9780670063307

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