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78 book reviews found (page 2 of 16 pages).
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Annie's Adventures
Lauren Baratz-Logsted (2008) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by Lisa K Weber
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Mystery, Read Aloud
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Eight girls. Eight cats. One big
mystery. It is New Years Eve and the
Huit octuplets are waiting for Mommy
and Daddy to come back from running
errands. But they don't return!
After the initial
panic and despair the sisters find
a note telling them that they each need
to discover one power and one gift. So
the adventure begins, complete with a
talking refrigerator, a robot maid and
a house full of curious inventions.
Notes appear in the brick fireplace to
guide them on their way so we know they
are not really alone. In the first
book Annie being the oldest (they are
all one minute apart) discovers what
makes her the group leader. Next book
it's Durinda's turn.
Reviewed by: Jo / Morrison Regional Library
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Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun's Kung Fu
Emily Arnold McCully (1998) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Historical, Multicultural, Sports
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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A girl named Jingyong grows up in 17th
century China. Her father treats and
educates her as if she were a boy and
she becomes very good at a martial art
called Kung Fu. She becomes: Wu Mei
(Beautiful Warrior) after defeating a
monk in a Kung Fu challenge. Read this
exciting story to find out how Wu Mei
helps a young girl in trouble by
teaching her Kung Fu.
Reviewed by: Bev / North County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Tomas, age 11 from Wisconsin
It must be good. It shows that girls can be great
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Griffin, age 10 from North Carolina
I think Beautiful Warrior was cool beacause I like the fighting in it.
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Mandy/Jenny, age 8 from Michigan
Since I am Chinese I think this book is really cool.
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Beauty, Her Basket
Sandra Belton (2004) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: African-American, Multicultural, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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There is a lesson to be learned at
almost anyplace and anytime. It all
began with a young girl's desire to
learn how to
weave a type of sea grass basket
called
“Beauty, Her Basket." As a neighbor
weaves, she shows the sea grass used
to
make the basket.
On their journey home,
Nana tells a story about “way
back in the olden day”
that brings her
from the past into the present. Bright
watercolor illustrations
and soft Gullah dialect are blended
to tell the story of a young girl who
learns about her African heritage while
visiting her grandmother in the
Sea Islands.
Reviewed by: Marilyn / Sugar Creek
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Comments from Readers
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Bree'undra, age 8 from Florida
I really liked this book alot.
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Blue Moon Mountain
Geraldine McCaughrean (2006) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Nicki Palin and Tomislav Tomic
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Folklore, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Did you ever wonder where the creatures
who don't exist live? Come with Joy as
she goes on an adventure for the very
brave (or very foolish) to Blue Moon
Mountain. See what happens whens he
meets creatures from your favorite
stories like the Big, Bad Wolf, the
giant from the top of the Beanstalk,
the Phoenix, and many of their
friends. Which one would you want to
come home with you?
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Bravo, Grace!
Mary Hoffman (2005) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by June Allen
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: African-American, Humor, Realistic Fiction
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Will Grace become the next "super" pre-
teen idol in her theatre class at
school or will she become the world's
best "big" sister.
What will Grace become the greatest in?
This story contains truths about
the changes in Grace's life.
Grace learns to embrace her "new"
stepdad and she has moved into a new
house. Grace often confides
in her "Nana" (the Grandmother) and she
is reassured by her family
that "everything" will be alright! Her
outcome does turn out quite well and
she becomes a very great
person…………Bravo, for Grace!
Reviewed by: Elizabeth / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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Grace, age 9 from North Carolina
It is a great book. I love how grace puts her mind to anything she wants.
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