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Anne Frank
Josephine Poole (2005) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Angela Barrett
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies, Historical, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Anne Frank is, no doubt, one of the
most famous teenagers of all times. Her
story has been told by many writers,
including Anne in the pages of her
diary. Josephine Poole adds to the Anne
Frank saga with a story so stirring
that it will leave you wanting to read
more about her. The illustrations
crafted by Angela Barrett truly capture
the daily lives of the Franks. Her use
of color changes as events unfold
leading to that terrible
day. This is a book to share with your
family, as it is about how a family
pulls together in the face of trying
times. Check it out, read it, and then
find a copy to add to your personal
collection. This is a must read and a
must have!
Reviewed by: Annie / West Boulevard Library
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Comments from Readers
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Hannah, age 10 from Notrth Carolina
I read the book that my grandmother had. It was so good!I wish I had that book right now!
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Monajah, age 10 from Maryland
We'll if you ask me i think this book is great!
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Camila, age 10 from North Carolina
Anne Frank was an amazing Girl...very Brave and Patient. Staying in a little room hiddin' for 2 years is way too much for me!
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Flush
Carl Hiaasen (2005) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Humor, Realistic Fiction
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Noah has a big job ahead of him. His
father, the environmentalist, is in
jail again--this time for trying to
sink a casino boat. It is now up to
Noah and his younger sister, Abbey, to
prove that the Coral Queen casino boat
is dumping raw sewage into the water
around the Florida Keys. Will a former
employee of the Coral Queen be able to
serve as an ally for Noah and his
sister or will there not be enough
evidence for the Coast Guard? From
staying up late to watch the happenings
on the boat to trying to save their
parent's marriage, these two
siblings must depend on each other.
When an old man continues to follow the
pair, the reader is sure to question
who can be trusted in this fast-paced
adventure.
Reviewed by: Emily / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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mary, age 11 from georgia
I liked this book a lot good for people like a good nail biter
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Nick, age 10 from Washington
Flush is a very good book, and it touched me in a very good way.
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Jennifer, age 28 from North carolina
I think that is a great kid story and my 10 year old Courtney loved it.
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Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins
Carole Boston Weatherford (2005) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: African-American, Historical, Winter
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Eight-year-old Connie loves having her
Mom all to herself when they go
shopping
in town together. When they get thirsty
or
hungry, they go to
the "five and dime" snack bar to get a
Coke.
There they stand and sip their Cokes,
watching the people sitting at the
lunch counter. Connie begins to wonder
why she can't sit there and have a
banana split. There are signs
everywhere that say where she and
her
kind can and cannot be. Then there
is
news that Dr. King is coming to town.
With him
comes a change in the town, a
change in the people, and a new
boldness in the Black Community. Connie
is excited and proud to be a part of
these changes. This story about a true
event
is an awesome and vivid one. The
paintings put you in the center of
an exciting time in history. This book
is a must read and a must have for your
personal collection!
Reviewed by: Annie / West Boulevard Library
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Comments from Readers
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jodie walker, age 12 from North Carolina
it is the best ever the book is awesome i enjoyed it when i first look at the cover of the book.
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Odalys, age 10 from North Carolina
This book is awesome!
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Virginia, age 9 from North Carolina
Freedom on the Menu is a great book. It talks about how it was back when blacks and whites were segregated. it really made me think about how i treat people and how people treat me. everyone should be treated with respect no matter the color of their skin.
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