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Leo: A Ghost Story

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Mrs.N

Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson I grabbed this one because I love the illustrator.  Christian Robinson did the pictures for the amazing Last Stop on Market Street so he’s pretty much sold me on books … Continue reading →

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The Garden of My Imaan

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Mrs.N

Garden of My Imaan by Farhana Zia Author Bio:  Farhana Zia grew up in India. Friends, boys, religious identity, The Garden of My Imaan is just the thing for middle-school readers who are figuring out who they are and how … Continue reading →

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Saint Anything

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Mrs.N

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen Sydney’s brother Peyton has always been the center of attention: first because of his daring and charisma, later because of his trouble with the law.  When things get bad for Peyton, Sydney all but disappears … Continue reading →

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Roller Girl

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mrs.N

Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson This book is wildly, painfully cool.  It has the power to make you feel excited and giddy and like strapping on roller skates and getting to it.  Evidently, this is not an uncommon reaction, even … Continue reading →

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Today I Will Fly!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Mrs.N

Today I Will Fly! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems In the world of picture books, Mo Willems is a superstar.  Author of Knuffle Bunny and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! he crafts books that children demand … Continue reading →

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Code Name Verity

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mrs.N

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein A plane has crashed in Nazi-occupied France.  An error is made.  A girl is captured and tortured.  The only thing keeping her alive is information.  She may live so long as she reveals everything … Continue reading →

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Bobby Vs. Girls (Accidentally)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mrs.N

Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally) by Lisa Yee Bobby has been friends with Holly forever, but now they’re at an age when the other kids really don’t understand why boys and girls would want to be friends.  Holly has a new … Continue reading →

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Keeping Score

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mrs.N

Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1950s, being a Dodger’s fan isn’t a choice, it’s a calling. It doesn’t matter that 10 year old Maggie was named for her father’s favorite player on his … Continue reading →

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Because of Winn Dixie

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mrs.N

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo India Opal Buloni and her father have just arrived in Naomi, Florida for his new job as the preacher at the Open Arms Baptist Church.  What follows is the story of how a dog … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Mrs.N

Rules by Cynthia Lord Rules is also a recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award which honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. After spending … Continue reading →

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