Stromchaser, Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell, Random House c1999, 0-385-75071-4
This is the second book in the Edge Chronicles. We find Twig, now sixteen years old, on his father's sky ship. His mission is to collect stromphrax, a substance needed to save the city of Sanctaphrax from floating over the edge. Once again Twig is involved with many creatures and adventures along his mission. The illustrations of Chris Riddell bring life to this second book also.
Beyond the Deepwoods, Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell, Random House
A well written fantasy about Twig,a foundling raised as a Woodtroll and the world of the Edge. The first book finds Twig wondering why he is different from everyone around him. He discovers he is really not a Woodtroll and sets out to find his way in the world. He does what Woodtrolls are not supposed to do and strays from the path. He meets many creatures good and bad along his journey. There are Woodtrolls, Caterbids, Gloamglozers, Sky Pirates and more.
The illustrations in the book bring the characters to life and add an enjoyable touch to reading the Edge books.
A well written fantasy about Twig,a foundling raised as a Woodtroll and the world of the Edge. The first book finds Twig wondering why he is different from everyone around him. He discovers he is really not a Woodtroll and sets out to find his way in the world. He does what Woodtrolls are not supposed to do and strays from the path. He meets many creatures good and bad along his journey. There are Woodtrolls, Caterbids, Gloamglozers, Sky Pirates and more.
The illustrations in the book bring the characters to life and add an enjoyable touch to reading the Edge books.
The Capture, Kathryn Lasky Scholastic c2003
The first book of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Book 15 was published November, 2008.
This is a fantasy series for 9-12 year olds. Soren, Gylfie, Twilight ,and Digger band together to save the owl world from danger. Another series for readers who liked the Erin Hunter Warriors books.
The library also has book two, The Journey
The first book of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Book 15 was published November, 2008.
This is a fantasy series for 9-12 year olds. Soren, Gylfie, Twilight ,and Digger band together to save the owl world from danger. Another series for readers who liked the Erin Hunter Warriors books.
The library also has book two, The Journey
The Convict, Iain Lawerence
The Curse of the Jolly Stone Trilogy Book 1 Random house c2005 196 pages
0-440-41932-8
The story of Tom Tin who sets out to seek revenge on Mr. Goodfellow who he blames for the ruin of his family. Tom leaves home and has many adventures on the streets of London. He finally is mistaken for another boy and accused and convicted of murder. Tom struggles for survival on the ship taking him to Van Diemen's Island where he is to serve his sentence.
The Curse of the Jolly Stone Trilogy Book 1 Random house c2005 196 pages
0-440-41932-8
The story of Tom Tin who sets out to seek revenge on Mr. Goodfellow who he blames for the ruin of his family. Tom leaves home and has many adventures on the streets of London. He finally is mistaken for another boy and accused and convicted of murder. Tom struggles for survival on the ship taking him to Van Diemen's Island where he is to serve his sentence.
Inkheart, Funke, Cornelia, Scholastic, c2003, 0-493-70910-5
Meggie's father Mo never reads out loud to her because when he does characters from the book come into this world which sends someone from this world into the book. This happened to Meggie's mother nine years before the story opens. This 534 page fantasy tells the tale of Mo and Meggie and how they battle evil characters to find Meggie's mother.
In Inkspell, a 635 page sequel to Inkheart, Maggie reads herself and Farid into Inkheart . She finds her mother, father and Dustfinger but then the story begins to change on its own. There is some violence and language problems. This book is for older readers and will be on special permission.
Meggie's father Mo never reads out loud to her because when he does characters from the book come into this world which sends someone from this world into the book. This happened to Meggie's mother nine years before the story opens. This 534 page fantasy tells the tale of Mo and Meggie and how they battle evil characters to find Meggie's mother.
In Inkspell, a 635 page sequel to Inkheart, Maggie reads herself and Farid into Inkheart . She finds her mother, father and Dustfinger but then the story begins to change on its own. There is some violence and language problems. This book is for older readers and will be on special permission.
SEAWARD BORN
Seaward Born, Lea Wait. Aladdin c2003 150 pages.
Set in 1805 in the thirteen year old Michael must decide wether to stay in Charleston as a slave or risk everything and flee North for his freedom. Very interesting historical fiction with a sympathetic main character.
Set in 1805 in the thirteen year old Michael must decide wether to stay in Charleston as a slave or risk everything and flee North for his freedom. Very interesting historical fiction with a sympathetic main character.
For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker, Random House c2003
This book written as fiction tells the true story of Suzanne David Hall, a young girl who spied for the French Resistance during WWII. suzanne is thirteen years old when the Nazis take over her town and drive her and her family out of their house. suzanne and her family cope the best they can. She continues her sining lessons and begins to sing in operas. The local doctor takes note that she moves around the city and asks her to become spy number 22. This is a good historical fiction read for older students. There is one graphic scene at the beginning of the book when Madame Montagne is killed by a bomb.
This book written as fiction tells the true story of Suzanne David Hall, a young girl who spied for the French Resistance during WWII. suzanne is thirteen years old when the Nazis take over her town and drive her and her family out of their house. suzanne and her family cope the best they can. She continues her sining lessons and begins to sing in operas. The local doctor takes note that she moves around the city and asks her to become spy number 22. This is a good historical fiction read for older students. There is one graphic scene at the beginning of the book when Madame Montagne is killed by a bomb.
Journey Outside
Steele, Mary Q. Journey Outside Puffin, c1979
Disatisfied with their present life in the underground world, young Dilar, one of the Raft People, escapes above ground and discovers new cultures and unfamiliar worlds. It is interesting reading as he describes what he finds and one can guess what it could be. I recommend this book.
Esperanza Rising
Munoz, Ryan Esperanza Rising Scholastic Press, c2000
Wealthy and privileged, Esperanza and her mother must leave their beautiful home in Mexico after her father is murdered. They flee to California to work and live on a Mexican farm labor camp during the Great Depression. The challenges of the hard work and the economic difficutlies make very interesting reading. I recommend this book.
Wealthy and privileged, Esperanza and her mother must leave their beautiful home in Mexico after her father is murdered. They flee to California to work and live on a Mexican farm labor camp during the Great Depression. The challenges of the hard work and the economic difficutlies make very interesting reading. I recommend this book.
Where the Lilies Bloom
Cleaver, Vera & Bill Where the Lilies Bloom HarperCollins, c1969
14 year old Mary Call works to keep her family together after her father passes away. Set in the Appalachians under desparate poverty, this is a moving story of her struggles. I recommend this book.
14 year old Mary Call works to keep her family together after her father passes away. Set in the Appalachians under desparate poverty, this is a moving story of her struggles. I recommend this book.
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