Monthly Archives: March 2011

Spud

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karriecox

Spud By John Van de Ruit ISBN: 9780143024842, c.2007 Set in South Africa, this is a hilarious journal of a thirteen-year-old boy’s first year at boarding school is a celebration of reading; for the young man reads constantly. He is also … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karriecox

Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star   By Randy Powell ISBN: 9780374479688, c.2003 One night in Seattle, a successful but world-weary musician overdoses while sitting alone on top of a parking garage. Three years later, her son Grady, 15, is forced to … Continue reading →

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Al Capone Does My Shirts

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karriecox

Al Capone does my shirts By Gennifer Choldenko ISBN: 978-0399238611, c2004 This Newbery Honor Book is a fun, quick read about a 15 year-old boy named Moose who moves to Alcatraz with his family. Alcatraz is the prison island in … Continue reading →

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Number the star

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karriecox

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry ISBN: 0440227534, c.1989 Number the Stars This story is set in Denmark in 1943, during World War II. During that time Denmark was under Nazi occupation. The story tells about the life of two … Continue reading →

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Harry Houdini: A Magical Life

Posted on March 22, 2011 by karriecox

Harry Houdini: A Magical Life Author: Elizabeth MacLeod ISBN: 1553377699, c.205 Meet one of the most unique men in the world, and discover how he went from an eight-year-old shoeshine boy to one of the greatest performers of all time. … Continue reading →

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Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

Posted on March 22, 2011 by karriecox

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark By Carmen Agra Deedy and Henri Sorensen ISBN: 978-1561452088, c.2000 Carmen Agra Deedy retells the legend of how King Christian X of Denmark wore a yellow star to defend … Continue reading →

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Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Big Blast of Science

Posted on March 18, 2011 by karriecox

Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Big Blast of Science By Bill Nye ISBN: 978-0201608649, c.1993 Bill Nye the science guy takes you on a wild ride through subjects that include the scientific method, matter, fundamental forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, … Continue reading →

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National Geographic Kids

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karriecox

National Geographic Kids By National Geographic Published seasonally: 10 issues per year Recommended for ages 6 to 14 The magazine content is educational, attractive and appealing for both boys and girls. There are interesting topics that include stories of animals, … Continue reading →

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Kids Discover

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karriecox

Kids Discover Published by Kids Discover Published Monthly: 12 issues per year Recommended for ages 7 to 11 Kids Discover magazine covers a single topic each monthly issue. Topics include earth science, social studies, world history and culture. There are … Continue reading →

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Ranger Rick

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karriecox

Ranger Rick By National Wildlife Federation Published seasonally: 10 issues per year Recommended for Ages 7 – 14 Ranger Rick is a wonderful magazine.  The articles have lots of pictures for the visually-oriented reader and are short and simple enough … Continue reading →

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