Hope was Here Joan Bauer
G.P. Putnam's Sons c2000
This is the story about a 16 year old girl named Hope who was abandoned by her mother and lives with her Aunt Addie. Addie is a cook and Hope a waitress and the two of them are a pair - taking pride in making people happy with good food.
They now settle in Wisconsin working at a small diner for a man named GT Stoop who is dying of leukemia. But he is still going to run for mayor even though here there is small town corruption running rampant.
The story dishes up love for both Hope and her aunt. Hope also finds the father she has always wanted. This is a delicious story with tasty wit added. A much fun read.
Peter and the Starcatchers Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson Hyperion c2004
Peter and four orphan freinds are taken aboard the Never Land to be taken to King Rundoon as slaves. Also on board the ship is Molly, daughter of the British Ambassador to Rundoon, and a mysterious trunk filled with a starstuff. Peter and Molly begin an adventure to save the starstuff from the pirate Black Stache . For older readers but an interesting read. Hopefully sending readers to Peter Pan.
Peter and four orphan freinds are taken aboard the Never Land to be taken to King Rundoon as slaves. Also on board the ship is Molly, daughter of the British Ambassador to Rundoon, and a mysterious trunk filled with a starstuff. Peter and Molly begin an adventure to save the starstuff from the pirate Black Stache . For older readers but an interesting read. Hopefully sending readers to Peter Pan.
The Ravenmaster's Secret, Woodruff, Elvira Scholastic, 2003
Eleven year-old Forrest Harper, son of the ravenmaster of the Tower of London befriends Scottish rebel named Maddy. He risks punishment and shaming his family to do what is right for Maddy and his friend Rat. A recommended historical fiction about 18th century England.
Eleven year-old Forrest Harper, son of the ravenmaster of the Tower of London befriends Scottish rebel named Maddy. He risks punishment and shaming his family to do what is right for Maddy and his friend Rat. A recommended historical fiction about 18th century England.
The Mother-Daughter Book Club
The Mother -Daughter Book Club, Heather Vogel Fredrick, Simon & Schuster Books, c2007,
236 pages.
Great read for fifth and up. Four sixth-grade girls form a friendship after their mothers have them join a mother daughter book club to discuss Little Women.The plot centers around middle school cliques and how the girls in the story and their mothers cope with and react to them. The main characters are dynamic and develop throughout the story.
236 pages.
Great read for fifth and up. Four sixth-grade girls form a friendship after their mothers have them join a mother daughter book club to discuss Little Women.The plot centers around middle school cliques and how the girls in the story and their mothers cope with and react to them. The main characters are dynamic and develop throughout the story.
Hoot Carl Hiaasen, Random House, c2002292 pages.
Ray Eberhardt, the new kid at Trace Middle School , is used to dealing with bullies. But this time bully Dana Matherson put Ray in the path of an interesting mystery happening in Ray's new hometown. What is the connection between the running boy and the new construction site for
Mother Paula's Pancake House? A fun read for fifth grade and up.
Ray Eberhardt, the new kid at Trace Middle School , is used to dealing with bullies. But this time bully Dana Matherson put Ray in the path of an interesting mystery happening in Ray's new hometown. What is the connection between the running boy and the new construction site for
Mother Paula's Pancake House? A fun read for fifth grade and up.
The City of Ember, Jeanne DuPrau, Random House c2003, 270 pages.
First in the books of Ember series The City of Ember is fast paced mystery and science fiction.The main characters, Lina and Doon have been living in Ember all their lives and attending school. Then at age 12 they are assigned their life's work and the story of their search for a way to save Ember begins.
First in the books of Ember series The City of Ember is fast paced mystery and science fiction.The main characters, Lina and Doon have been living in Ember all their lives and attending school. Then at age 12 they are assigned their life's work and the story of their search for a way to save Ember begins.
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