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Monthly Archives: February 2011
One Crazy Summer
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Delphine, Vonetta and Fern have been raised by their father and grandmother in Brooklyn. But the summer Delphine is eleven, the girls venture out to Oakland to spend time with the mother who abandoned … Continue reading
Forge
Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson Anderson’s follow-up to Chains is written from Curzon’s point of view, which was a huge improvement in my mind. I found him much more likable and easy to relate to than Isabel. He clearly has … Continue reading
Chains
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson As you can see from the cover, this book is qualifying for and winning all sorts of awards. I fear that at some point the whole cover illustration will be obscured. I wasn’t going to … Continue reading
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #6 – Stars and Sparks on Stage
Stars and Sparks on Stage by Sharon Draper Stars and Sparks on Stage brings us to the final book in the Ziggy series. The boys are eager to win a $200 prize in their school talent show, planning to trick … Continue reading
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #5 – The Backyard Animal Show
The Backyard Animal Show by Sharon Draper When construction begins on an apartment complex it destroys the habitat of many local creatures. The Black Dinosaurs find themselves involved when they witness the death of a mother deer and are determined … Continue reading
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #4 – The Space Mission Adventure
The Space Mission Adventure by Sharon Draper The Space Mission Adventure is quite different from the earlier Ziggy books. No longer learning about local history in Ohio, the boys head off to Space Camp in this Ziggy installment. While it’s … Continue reading
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #3 – Shadows of Caesar’s Creek
Shadows of Caesar’s Creek (Clubhouse Mysteries) by Sharon Draper Ziggy and his pals are all set for another adventure. This time, it’s a camping trip sponsored by the Black Heritage Club. Along with a group of girls, the boys will … Continue reading
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Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #2 – Lost in the Tunnel of Time
Lost in the Tunnel of Time by Sharon Draper This is the second book in Sharon Draper’s terrific series for young readers. This time, the boys get caught up in the history and mysteries of the Underground Railroad. Like many … Continue reading
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs #1 – The Buried Bones Mystery
The Buried Bones Mystery by Sharon Draper NB: It seems this series has been rebranded as the “Clubhouse Mysteries”. No idea what was behind the change. A few years back I was desperately trying to add some diversity to my … Continue reading
Flygirl
Flygirl by Sherri Smith For our next African-American history month selection, we’re staying in Louisiana. Ida Mae Jones learned to fly with her daddy, in a small plane, dusting crops. As World War II begins, Ida finds herself wanting to … Continue reading
