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12 Again
Sue Corbett (2002) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy
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Patrick McBride has to learn how to
take care of himself and his younger
brothers when his mother disappears on
the day before her 40th birthday.
Patrick does not know that his mother
made a toast on the same night she
disappeared to her own mother and
to " . . . youth - my last night of
it." He sends e-mails to his mother
hoping she will answer him and at the
same time tries to hold his family
together. Read to learn what Irish
history, a new girl at his school, and
a rabbit have to do with the
disappearance of Mrs. McBride.
Reviewed by: Emily / Steele Creek Library
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Ashily, age 13 from Nevada
good book best book ever
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sydney, age 10 from Minnesota
this is a very good book to read if u r in 5th grade!
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Cailin, age 11 from Indiana
I think 12 again is a very good book.
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Blue Willow
Doris Gates (1940) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by Paul Lantz
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Award Books, Historical, Multicultural, Realistic Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Janey longs for a home of her own, but
her father is a migrant worker and her
family must move frequently. The one
possession she can call her own is a
cherished blue willow plate that
belonged to her deceased mother. Janey
finds comfort in the plate's intricate
scene of willows, birds, and a bridge
arching over a stream. When her family
moves into a barren shack on a ranch,
Janey meets a friend who lives in a
nearby house. Lupe introduces Janey to
a county fair, school, shopping, but
most of all, friendship. This
time, will Janey's family find a true
home, or will they have to move again?
Lantz's black and white illustrations
enhance this novel's theme of family,
poverty, love, and hope in the Dustbowl
Depression days.
Reviewed by: Susan / South County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Karen, age 10 from North Carolina
I like this book because it tells a great story of a girl who has this hard life. I think this book is great for people who like Historical fiction and Realistic fiction.
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Ivaleine, age 57 from California
Great story for teaching our students that there were migrants to California that were not all of one ethnic background.
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Dragon Rider
Cornelia Funke (2004) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy
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Calling all mystical adventure lovers
everywhere, how do you become a dragon
rider? Start by reading this book.
When humans begin to converge on the
dragon's home, one dragon sets off on a
whirlwind adventure looking for the one
place no human can find, the Rim of
Heaven. Along the way he makes friends
who aid him in his quest. One such
friend is a young boy named Ben, who
is
without a real home himself. If
you like fantastical voyages, you'll
love this book!
Reviewed by: Jennifer / Cornelius Library
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| If you liked this book, you may also like: Eragon |
Comments from Readers
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Cathy, age 9 from
Dragon Rider is a great book.It's filled adventure and excitement.I think that everyone should read it!
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Maya, age 10 from North Carolina
I didn't like Eragon but I loved this book. It is great if you just want to melt away in to a fantastic adventure!
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Eileen, age 10 from Massachusetts
I read this book when I was like 8 yrs old in 3rd Grade and I couldn't believe I finished that High Level Grade book,but I do not need to brag. I recommend you read this book or any other of Cornelia Funke's books and I hope you like them!
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