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Anything but Typical
Nora Raleigh Baskin (2009) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs
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This fascinating novel is told
in a diary-like format with experiences
spelled out with honesty and a little
humor. Jason Blake is a 12 year old
with autism. Like other boys his age,
he has his own interests-his being
writing and reading. But he feels
awkward around peers and is sometimes
mistreated and/or misunderstood. Jason
is able to be in a “regular” classroom
without an aide, but has to work hard
to regulate his behavior and
communicate. One day Jason makes
contact with another writer on an
online writers’ site. Not only does the
writer compliment him on his stories,
but the writer is a girl! Read to find
out how this online friendship makes an
impact on Jason’s life and whether he
can finally accept and appreciate that
he is Anything but Typical.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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Aris, age 12 from North Carolina
I really enjoyed this book. It gave me an insight to autism and helped me understand autistic people better. This book is life changing. Read it!
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Bird, Butterfly, Eel
James Prosek (2009) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Spring, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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This richly illustrated picture book
follows a barn swallow, a monarch
butterfly and an American eel from
their summer homes on a coastal farm to
the distant places they travel to in
the fall. Along the way, the beautiful
drawings and simple text tell about
what they eat, where they live and how
they rear their young. With more
detailed animal facts included at the
end of the story, this book could
easily accompany a lesson on animal
migration or just be enjoyed by animal
lovers of all ages!
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Fire Alarm!
Nancy Krulik (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Bernice Lum
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Beg. Chapter Books, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Miss Popper’s class is going on a field
trip. They learned about fire safety in
class and now they are going to visit a
fire station. When they arrive,
Firefighter Tom shows them around and
even lets them pretend to be
firefighters by ringing the bell and
sliding down the fire pole. There is
something for everyone to enjoy
including animal-loving Carlos, who
gets to meet Sparky the fire dog. But,
what will happen when Carlos decides to
hide somewhere in the fire station and
no one can find him? A wonderful
beginning chapter book with characters
that might remind you of yourself, your
classmates and friends. The large,
black and white illustrations on some
of the pages add to the fun.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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How I Survived Middle School: Caught in the Web
Nancy Krulik (2009) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Novello, Realistic Fiction
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Looking for a fun book to read about
Middle School Friendships? Do you like
taking personality quizzes? If so,
then this is the book for you.
Enjoyable personality quizzes are
sprinkled throughout the story of sweet
Jenny and her tightly woven group of
friends. These go-getting sixth grade
friends have decided to produce a
webcast for their Middle
School. "Webcast Underground" becomes
a hit and Jenny and her friends are
center stage at school. The “pops,”
the popular crowd, are not use to
sharing the spotlight with anyone. So
the battle begins, as the pops create
their own webcast, School Style. Will
Jenny and her friends be able to
compete with the pops? Who will have
the best webcast?
Reviewed by: Jill / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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Joshulyn, age 12 from Illinois
i love all of there books especially this one u should keep making these kind of books your not bad at it
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Sara, age 11 from Pennsylvania
This is a really good book and it makes you just want to jump in the book and be part of it! I would give this 5 stars! So... read it!
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Jessica Cisneros, age 8 from North Carolina
this is a good book
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I, Lorelei
Yeardley Smith (2009) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Humor, Realistic Fiction
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Lorelei Lee Connelly, a sixth grader,
starts a diary and writes to her
beloved cat Mud, who has just died. She
auditions for her school play, a
musical of Peter Pan, and gets the part
of Tiger Lily. Aside from the play,
there’s even more drama in her life:
she makes friends with Bo Emerson (the
cutest boy in school), and finds out
that her parents are separating. It’s a
lot for an eleven-year-old to deal
with, but you’ll admire how this clever
girl gets through it all. I,
Lorelei is a special book that will
make you laugh and cry at the same
time. (By the way, the author of this
book is the voice of Lisa Simpson.)
Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
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