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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
Jen Bryant (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Award Books, Biographies
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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To William Carlos Williams, so much
depended on words. Whether it was fire
trucks, chickens, or something sweet
stolen out of the refrigerator, William
found a new way to describe it. But he
wasn’t always a poet—first he was a
busy boy who loved to play baseball and
look at the world around him. Later,
he was a busy doctor who visited sick
people’s homes and brought babies into
the world. But always, he was busy
writing about life and sharing those
words with others. Told simply and
with beautiful collage illustrations,
A River of Words: The Story of
William Carlos Williams, is a
great way to take a new look at the
world around you.
Reviewed by: Amanda / Sugar Creek
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Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Doreen Rappaport (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies, Historical, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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This biography begins with Lincoln’s
life as a boy. He was encouraged to
read by his stepmother and read a book
during his work breaks in the field. As
a young man he ferried people on rivers
and it was also on the Mississippi
River that he observed black men and
women in slavery. Lincoln became
a “jack of all trades” as he did work
as a farmhand, store owner, postmaster
and other jobs in the community. But
during this time, he was still a
reader. As he goes from being in the
state legislature to eventually
president of the United States, words
were still important to Lincoln. The
text in this book is poetic and
include quotes from Lincoln himself.
You will wonder at the large, detailed
illustrations and learn about this
president’s life before, during, and
after the Civil War.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Angel Girl: Based on a true story
Laurie Friedman (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Ofra Amit
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies, Historical, Realistic Fiction
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This is the true story of love making
it through the worst of times. It was
1942 and eleven-year-old Herman was a
prisoner in a Nazi War Camp. Forced to
work long hours for only soup made of
water, he was losing his will to go on.
One day an apple tossed over the fence
from his Angel Girl gave him hope. And
from then on, he got an apple a day
from his Angel Girl. When the war was
over and Herman moved to America for a
new life, his Angel Girl was forgotten,
that is until Herman met a kind nurse.
Who is she? Could she be? Read this
most amazing story to find out how love
and hope can survive the worst of times.
Reviewed by: Darcy / Morrison Regional Library
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Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
Marc Tyler Nobleman (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Ross MacDonald
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Look! In the sky! It's a bird, it's a
plane, it's . . . Jerry Seigel and Joe
Shuster! If you thought of Superman,
not Jerry and Joe, check this book
out. Boys of Steel is the
story of two ordinary guys from
Cleveland who created "the greatest
superhero of all time." Late one
night, Jerry had a great idea for a
hero, Joe made some drawings of
the hero, and the rest is literary,
cinematic, and television history.
Ross MacDonald's comic-book-style
illustrations take Jerry and Joe into
the pages of Superman brilliantly.
Leap tall buildings in a single bound
to read this book.
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Dark Fiddler: The Life and Legend of Nicolo Paganini
Aaron Frisch (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Gary Kelley
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies, Mystery, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Spooky stories are best told by
gravediggers, and this tale begins by
the marble tomb of Nicolo Paganini
(1782-1840), the virtuoso violinist
whose life and death are surrounded in
mystery to this day. As the story
unfolds, we learn that Paganini
gathered fame for the extraordinary
music he composed, but also how his
lanky, pale-skinned appearance and his
wild performances led to many rumors
that his talent was from a supernatural
source. The dark, shadowy
illustrations are a perfect
accompaniment for this eerie telling of
Paganini's legend, and you'll
definitely want to hear his music after
finishing this book!
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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