Award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three young sisters on a summer adventure visiting their mother in California in One Crazy Summer. Visions of Disneyland and palm trees dissolve quickly when they realize their trip will be less vacation, and more adaptation to a strange neighborhood. The sisters learn about social activism, how…
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Summer Reading: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen
It’s summertime, and in addition to baseball, beach, and BBQ, let’s not forget books! Whether you have assigned reading or want to read on your own, Gary Paulsen’s Lawn Boy is a great story to start your summer off. A twelve year old boy needs some cash to fix his bike, but instead of getting…
August Reads (a little late)
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Still catching up from a fast-ending summer…In August I read two middle-grade novels and two adult novels. Ashes to Asheville by Sarah Dooley is a book I picked off the shelf at a bookshop/toy store in Waynesville, North Carolina, while on vacation, and I’m so glad I did. The story takes place in about 24…
Summer Reading: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
Caregivers and teachers, if you are searching for a middle-grade novel for your student’s summer work or for your bookshelf, Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk is a must read. Ellie and her family have moved to the woods of Maine and her father suffers an accident that leaves him in a coma for months. As…
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How to Catch a Polar Bear by Stacy Dekeyser Caregivers, if your child is looking for a fun, neighborhood, family adventure, Stacy Dekeyser’s How to Catch a Polar Bear is the perfect choice for that summer reading assignment or long road trip. Mishaps abound as Nicky and his two pals, Ace and Penny, try to…
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Looking for an adventurous, animal-centered story for your summer reading project? Look no further than Dave Eggers’ The Eyes & the Impossible. My library has this beautiful edition with front and back covers made of wood. The illustrations are gorgeous. This book is a pleasure to behold, and to read. Johannes, a stray dog, is…