New Recommendations!
These books have just been recommended by our fantastic students!
Almost Home
By: Joan Bauer
"It's very touching. It really says a lot about homeless people and how hard it would be to be homeless." ~Libby from Ms. Connell's Class
"It's very touching. It really says a lot about homeless people and how hard it would be to be homeless." ~Libby from Ms. Connell's Class
Big Nate Out Loud
By: Lincoln Pierce
"[I like this book] because it is a comic and a chapter book." ~Violet from Ms. Ellis' Class
"[I like this book] because it is a comic and a chapter book." ~Violet from Ms. Ellis' Class
Captain Nobody
By: Dean Pitchford
Growing up in the shadow of his football star brother, Chris, Newt Newman has never felt particularly special. When Chris is knocked into a coma, Newt's two best friends decide that taking him out for Halloween is the best way to cheer him up. Using some of Chris's old, oversized clothes, Newt creates his best costume ever? Captain Nobody! Newt feels so strong and confident in his new getup that he keeps wearing it after Halloween is over. In no time, Newt assumes the role of a hero in a string of exploits that include foiling a robbery and saving a planeload of passengers. But will Captain Nobody be able to save the one person he cares about most? ~goodreads.com
"It is really funny." ~Austin from Ms. Baker's Class
Growing up in the shadow of his football star brother, Chris, Newt Newman has never felt particularly special. When Chris is knocked into a coma, Newt's two best friends decide that taking him out for Halloween is the best way to cheer him up. Using some of Chris's old, oversized clothes, Newt creates his best costume ever? Captain Nobody! Newt feels so strong and confident in his new getup that he keeps wearing it after Halloween is over. In no time, Newt assumes the role of a hero in a string of exploits that include foiling a robbery and saving a planeload of passengers. But will Captain Nobody be able to save the one person he cares about most? ~goodreads.com
"It is really funny." ~Austin from Ms. Baker's Class
The Lemonade War
By: Jacqueline Davies
Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is not telling who will win - and even more important, if their fight will ever end. ~book summary
"It's not just about one moment. It's a big storyline." ~Phoebe from Ms. Bulan's Class
Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is not telling who will win - and even more important, if their fight will ever end. ~book summary
"It's not just about one moment. It's a big storyline." ~Phoebe from Ms. Bulan's Class
Savvy
By: Ingrid Law
Mississippi Beaumont (Mibs for short) is excited about her 13th birthday for that is when her magic power called a "savvy" will be revealed. But on her special day, a tragic event turns her world upside down, and everything starts to go wrong. Now, she can only hope that her "savvy" can save her family and make things right again.
"It takes you on a magical journey, and it is a great fantasy." ~Nora from Ms. Bulan's Class
Mississippi Beaumont (Mibs for short) is excited about her 13th birthday for that is when her magic power called a "savvy" will be revealed. But on her special day, a tragic event turns her world upside down, and everything starts to go wrong. Now, she can only hope that her "savvy" can save her family and make things right again.
"It takes you on a magical journey, and it is a great fantasy." ~Nora from Ms. Bulan's Class
The Penderwicks
By: Jeanne Birdsall
Four Penderwick sisters spend the summer vacation with their father on a beautiful estate called Arundel. The days are filled with running through the gardens, searching for treasure in attics, playing with animals, eating gingerbread, and spending time with Jeffrey Tifton, the son of Arundel's owner. But, cold-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as welcoming as Jeffrey is and warns the sisters to stay out of trouble which the children will. After all, how much trouble can four girls, a boy, and some animals get into?
"I like the book because there's lots of adventure, and it's really funny." ~Mary from Ms. Baker's Class
Four Penderwick sisters spend the summer vacation with their father on a beautiful estate called Arundel. The days are filled with running through the gardens, searching for treasure in attics, playing with animals, eating gingerbread, and spending time with Jeffrey Tifton, the son of Arundel's owner. But, cold-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as welcoming as Jeffrey is and warns the sisters to stay out of trouble which the children will. After all, how much trouble can four girls, a boy, and some animals get into?
"I like the book because there's lots of adventure, and it's really funny." ~Mary from Ms. Baker's Class
Knights of the Lunch Table
By: Frank Cammuso
Artie King just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School. He's got new lunch buddies, Percy and Wayne, and his science teacher, Mr. Merlyn, is pretty cool. But then there's scary Principal Dagger and big bad Joe and The Horde, a bunch of brawny bullies who rule the school. The real trouble starts when Artie opens a funky old locker that no one, not even Joe, has ever been able to open—and finds it full of mysterious, but useful stuff. Percy and Wayne are high-fiving, Joe is fuming, and next thing you know a challenge is laid down: a do-or-die dodgeball game—The Horde vs. The Knights of the Lunch Table. Losers get creamed! ~book summary
"It is a funny series and three main characters." ~Jake from Mr. Scheetz's Class
Artie King just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School. He's got new lunch buddies, Percy and Wayne, and his science teacher, Mr. Merlyn, is pretty cool. But then there's scary Principal Dagger and big bad Joe and The Horde, a bunch of brawny bullies who rule the school. The real trouble starts when Artie opens a funky old locker that no one, not even Joe, has ever been able to open—and finds it full of mysterious, but useful stuff. Percy and Wayne are high-fiving, Joe is fuming, and next thing you know a challenge is laid down: a do-or-die dodgeball game—The Horde vs. The Knights of the Lunch Table. Losers get creamed! ~book summary
"It is a funny series and three main characters." ~Jake from Mr. Scheetz's Class
The Dork Diaries Series
By: Rachel Renee Russel
"I like it because it is a realistic fiction book about a girl who doesn't fit in." ~ Evie from Ms. Donhost's Class
"I like it because it is a realistic fiction book about a girl who doesn't fit in." ~ Evie from Ms. Donhost's Class
Ella Enchanted
By: Gail Carson Levine
Ella struggles against a fairy's blessing that turns out to be a curse - she must always obey any order given to her no matter how ridiculous or dangerous. A novel based on the Cinderella story.
~library summary
2000 Rebecca Caudill Award Winner
"I love all of the creatures. My favorite is probably the elves because they are tiny and so so nice." ~Antonia from Ms. Cornyn's Class
Ella struggles against a fairy's blessing that turns out to be a curse - she must always obey any order given to her no matter how ridiculous or dangerous. A novel based on the Cinderella story.
~library summary
2000 Rebecca Caudill Award Winner
"I love all of the creatures. My favorite is probably the elves because they are tiny and so so nice." ~Antonia from Ms. Cornyn's Class
Matilda
By: Roald Dahl
“The Trunchbull” is no match for Matilda!
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!~amazon.com
1991 Rebecca Caudill Award Winner
"It is full of magic!" ~Bella from Ms. McLellan's Class
"The characters are really funny. Matilda is a really sweet girl." ~Julia from Ms. Cornyn's Class
“The Trunchbull” is no match for Matilda!
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!~amazon.com
1991 Rebecca Caudill Award Winner
"It is full of magic!" ~Bella from Ms. McLellan's Class
"The characters are really funny. Matilda is a really sweet girl." ~Julia from Ms. Cornyn's Class
The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow
By: Andy Griffiths
In these ten easy-to-read stories there is a mixed-up cow that says "miaow," a mole called Noel who plays rock 'n' roll in a hole, and a boy named Mike who rides a bike with a very big spike! ~islma
"It rhymes." ~Carter from Ms. Baker's Class
In these ten easy-to-read stories there is a mixed-up cow that says "miaow," a mole called Noel who plays rock 'n' roll in a hole, and a boy named Mike who rides a bike with a very big spike! ~islma
"It rhymes." ~Carter from Ms. Baker's Class
Pomeranians
By: Sara Green
Learn more about and how to take care of these furry, friendly dogs!
Non-Fiction Book
"[I like this book] because it has fluffy puppies."
~Sam from Ms. Goettel's Class
Learn more about and how to take care of these furry, friendly dogs!
Non-Fiction Book
"[I like this book] because it has fluffy puppies."
~Sam from Ms. Goettel's Class
Shoo, Fly Guy!
By: Tedd Arnold
Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, and brown food could possibly be! ~goodreads.com
"I like it. It's a great book to read!" ~Campbell from Ms. Goettel's Class
Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, and brown food could possibly be! ~goodreads.com
"I like it. It's a great book to read!" ~Campbell from Ms. Goettel's Class