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Buttermilk Hill
Ruth White (2004) , 160-200 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Humor, Mystery, Poetry, Realistic Fiction
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| Everything in Piper's world, a small
town just outside Charlotte, North
Carolina, seems to be "same old, same
old."
Dreaming about owning a horse.
Fishing with Dad. Writing poems for
nobody else to see. Hanging out at the
Tarheel Barbeque with her best friends,
Lindy, Bucky, and Booger. Lindy is
really Piper's aunt, even though they're
the same age. Bucky is the son of the
village crazy lady. And, well...Booger
is just a Heinz 57 dog.
Nobody's life stays "same old, same
old"
for long. Join Piper as she deals with
her parents' divorce, discovers her
greatest talent, follows her biggest
dreams, and solves a mystery.
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Comments from Readers
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Laken, age 10 from Wisconsin
I love this book. I recomended for all kids in the age range of 8-11
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Mary, age 10 from Missouri
I love the book. it is great I think Bucky and Piper should be a couple. My favorite charcter is Bucky. He is so funny.
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Damara, age 10 from Missouri
Buttermilk Hill is such a great book.My friends Jodyn and Kassie like it to.My other friend Pagie told us it was a good book to read.
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Chasing Vermeer
Balliett, Blue (2004) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by Brett Helquist
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Is it a coincidence? Is it a dream?
Do the pentiminoes have the answers?
Will Calder and Petra be able to solve
a mystery that baffles even the FBI?
The mystery begins when Calder and
Petra are drawn to a book of
unexplained events, a series of strange
letters, and a missing painting by
Vermeer. Surrounded by mysterious
figures, the children are left to
decipher the codes that are keeping The
Lady Writing, a painting by Vermeer,
hidden. Using their knowledge and a
mysterious connection to the lady in
the painting, Calder and Petra will
venture into the hallowed halls of the
University of Chicago and follow the
path of 12’s to find a truth that will
unearth the lady and uncover the
mystery of Vermeer’s works. Balliett’s
first novel is full of mysterious
twists and turns that will keep you
turning pages in the hopes of solving a
bit of the mystery yourself.
Reviewed by: Tree / Matthews Library
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| If you liked this book, you may also like: The Westing Game |
Comments from Readers
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janel, age 9 from North Carolina
you will love this book if you like mysteries!
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Akiya, age 10 from Virginia
The teacher is reading this book to us and it is so interesting. when she's done i'm going to read it myself again. if you get this book your never going to be able to put it down.
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Gabriela, age 8 from California
This is the best book ever written. You must read this book. The codes are the good part of the book. This book is so interesting filled with interesting themes, and cool characters. I absolutly love the detail the author puts into every chapter. I give this book 5 stars because of the mystery and plot and the secret codes. If you choose to get Chasing Vermeer I am convinced you won't be able to put it down. The plot is mysterious yet not confusing and really just... Oh, how can you explain how good this book is? The plot is fantastic and it has a great storyline that everyone can enjoy. This book was such a page turner, it was awesome!
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Egyptology : search for the tomb of Osiris : being the journal of Miss Emily Sands, November 1926-.
by Helen Ward , Ian Andrew, and Dugald Steer (2004) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Emily Sands and Nick Harris
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Adventure, Historical
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Have you ever wanted to be an
archaeologist like Indiana Jones? Then
you will enjoy exploring the wonders
of Ancient Egypt along with Emily
Sands, explorer extraordinaire. Follow
along in her scrapbook journal as she
searches for the lost tomb of Osiris.
The illustrations are very captivating.
Every page will inspire you to explore
the special features which include
postcards, envelopes, papyrus scrolls,
foldouts, maps, treasure samples,
minibooks, pop-ups, and even playing
pieces for a game of Senet, which is
similar to checkers. Bring your
magnifying glass because some of the
text is hard to read! Will Miss
Sands discover the mysterious tomb?
Read and find out!
Reviewed by: Christie / Independence Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Evan, age 7 from North Carolina
this book is awesome!
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Ever
Gail Carson Levine (2008) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy
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The handsome Akkan god of the winds,
Olus, is in love with Kezi. He has
swept her off her feet! What more
could Kezi ask for? A lot, actually--
her days are numbered because of a vow
her family took to another god. Kezi
and Olus embark on a remarkable quest
to gain immortality for Kezi and save
her from that vow. Along the way Olus
has to face his greatest fear, and
Kezi's love for Olus will be tested.
Will Kezi forget about Olus? Will Olus
be able to save Kezi? You'll love
exploring Gail Carson Levine's latest
world to find out!
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Flotsam
David Wiesner (2006) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Wiesner
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Adventure, Concept, Fantasy
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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You will really enjoy this book!
This wordless book is full of bold and
colorful pictures. Wiesner's
illustrations masterfully weave the
book's major plots: discovery and
worlds within worlds. A must read for
children who enjoy using their
imaginations.
Reviewed by: Malcolm / Beatties Ford Road Library
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Comments from Readers
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Joann, age 27 from North Carolina
This book was beautiful and inspires imagination. We love David Weisner and his ability to tell a story with art.
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Kay, age 12 from North Carolina
These pictures are amazing! Each crazy picture could be a story in itself.
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