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I read a great book I wanted to share with you (even though it's from 2010):
The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk, realistic fiction, mystery, grades 9 and up.
Summary: Will Halpin is having a rough year. Will is not only obese, but also deaf, which creates multiple challenges. He has just transitioned from his all deaf school to a regular public school. He can read lips but not of course, when someone turns their head. Herfeels like an outcast and a freak at school. He is alienated by many of the students, but becomes fast friends with Devon-another outcast. They communicate via IM and Devon has learned bits of sign language. When Will's class take a field trip to an abandoned mine, popular jock classmate Pat,is pushed down the well and dies. The book becomes a whodunit as Will and Devon work to expose the killer.
Opinion: I absolutely loved this book! It had humor, suspense and I think it would be a great draw for reluctant readers. It's a great book for anyone who has ever felt they didn't belong, (which means it's great for anyone). As for the humor, one review mentioned this quote, which describes Will's school bus experience: “a directly rising slope of coolness from the front . . . to the back. . . . If you keep going, you’d fly out the back . . . and land in the cars belonging to the kids far too cool to ever set foot on a bus.”
Booktalk: Will is struggling as the new kid at school. Overweight and deaf, his school day consists of lip reading to try and find out what his teachers are saying, feeling like an outcast, as well as crushing on the most beautiful girl in school. A snooze-worthy class trip to an abandoned mine turns into a murder mystery as Will and his new friend Devon try to figure out who pushed super-jock Pat down the mine. Was it his best friend who would love to replace him? Was it an enemy of Pat's father who has been involved in shady business dealings? Devon, (the son of a local cop), instructs Will on how they will uncover clues as they sneak into the school basement to watch police interview tapes and trespass on the property of a their burnout bus driver, whom they suspect. This book has twists and turns that will have you guessing until the very end!
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DeleteMartha v. Hoosick Falls Gr. 7-12
ReplyDeletePandemonium / Chris Wooding and Cassandra Diaz, 2012. Graphic novel
Summary: This action-packed graphic novel tells the story of Seifer Tombchewer. The young man excels at Skullball (a kind of aerial basketball), lives in a small backwoods town where everyone can fly and dreams about seeing what there is beyond the mountains. Unfortunately for Seifer, his dreams are about to come true in an unpleasant way. He is knocked out, abducted and made to stand in for the missing prince of Pandemonium, who looks so much like Seifer that they could be twins.
Much intrigue and many nefarious plots are afoot. Seifer survives because of his quick thinking and with the aid of the prince’s sister. She very quickly figured out he is not her brother. Her brother is greedy and mean but Seifer is kind, thoughtful and listens to her.
Opinion: The author weaves a fantastical story which may have been influenced just a bit by The Prince and the Pauper. There are some laugh–out-loud moments which add to the fun: the Prince’s cat, roughly the size of two elephants, constantly tries to eat Seifer. Overall, a good read. This book is a good addition to a middle or high school graphic novel collection.
Booktalk: Have you ever played basketball? What would it be like if your wings allowed you fly while you play? What if the net was on the back of the ‘goalkeeper’? That’s the kind of game that Seifer Tombchewer excels at but he has dreams of seeing what lies beyond the confines of his small, rural town. Find out what happens when he is knocked out and abducted to a very different place: he wakes up in a palace and discovers he is a ringer for the missing prince!
I like this for grades 7-12.
DeleteMartha v. Hoosick Falls Gr. 7-12
ReplyDeleteThe Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook : from Cauldron Cakes to Knickerbocker Glory / Dinah Buchotz, 2010.
This book falls slightly outside our parameters as it was published in 2010 but will have appeal for Harry Potter fans. The dishes named here are mentioned in the Harry Potter books with brief descriptions of where and when they appear in the stories. That’s fun but even more interesting are the historical sidebars about the recipes themselves.
As with any cookbook, I try to find recipes I would actually make. With cold weather setting in, I read with interest the stew and soup recipes. The Queen Victoria Soup recipe (a creamy barley soup) is based on a dish prepared by the the real Queen Victoria’s chef! I can’t wait to try it! Many of the desserts sounded good, too.
I found many recipes I would make in this book but was disappointed there were NO PICTURES of the food. How can there be a cookbook with no illustrations at all? In a cookbook aimed at youngsters, as one would think this book might be, I expected to see pictures of the cooked food. In a cookbook that tries to teach readers about foods they may be unfamiliar with, I also expected to see the occasional step-by-step layout. No illustrations!!
Opinion: Overall, I would add this book to my library collection (I read it online). I would encourage students to try making a recipe from the book by making one for a bookish occasion like J.K Rowling’s birthday, fantasy book club meeting or Library Week. Students could bring in samples or a photograph to entice their classmates to try cooking.
Booktalk: If you have read the Harry Potter books (or if you have seen the movies) did you ever wonder what the food tastes like? There are many scenes with food in the books and the author of the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook has found recipes to make many of the dishes mentioned in the series. Try making one of the mouth-watering treats. There can be no guarantees that eating the Queen Victoria Soup will make you an actual member of the royal family but you may feel like one when you do!
for Potter fans in grades 7-12.
DeleteMichelle McComb, Averill Park CSD, Grades 4&5
ReplyDeleteBreadcrumbs by Anne Ursa, Fantasy
Summary: This book starts out as realistic fiction and about half way through turns into fantasy. It is the story of fifth graders Hazel and Jack. They both have some dysfunction in their families and they are neighbors and long time friends. Hazel is having trouble adjusting to public school and the only thing that makes her happy is her friendship with Jack. The best time of her day is when she and Jack get together to play. Jack is always friendly with her at school, even when the other boys want him to ignore Hazel. Their great relationship mysteriously changes one day when Jack starts acting cold towards Hazel after being hit by a snowball that Hazel through. At first she thinks he is just mad at her for throwing the snowball, but soon realizes it’s more than that. Hazel is devastated by Jack’s shuns, but she becomes more concerned when Jack doesn’t show up at school. She doesn’t believe the excuse his parents give her and she realizes she must go find Jack herself. She goes into the woods and this when things get really strange. Hazel finds herself in a fairy tale fantasy world filled with danger and people she can’t trust. It turns out Jack has been taken by the White Witch after is heart was frozen when the snowball hit him. Hazel is determined to find her friend, rescue him from the White Witch and bring him home.
Opinion: I loved the beginning of this book and had really high hopes for it. It is very well written and the relationship between Jack and Hazel is very special. You really feel for Hazel and the struggles she is going through and you love Jack for the joy he brings to Hazel. That being said, I found the fantasy portion of the book to be very odd. I have read many fairy tale fantasy type books and this one is just bizarre. Once Hazel enters the woods she encounters one strange character after another. The story seems to jump around a lot and was confusing at parts. This book is appropriate for grades 4 and up, but I probably wouldn’t recommend it. If I was confused I can imagine kids would be too. There may be deeper meanings that I missed, but I was so frustrated by the bizarre story line that I missed them.
Book Talk: Hazel and Jack are best friends who look out for one another. Something changes when Jack is hit by a snowball and suddenly wants nothing to do with Hazel. Hazel doesn’t realize it at first, but her friend had his heart frozen and the White Witch has taken him. Hazel must travel through a fairy tale world to rescue her friend.
Michelle McComb, Averill Park CSD, Grades 4&5
ReplyDeleteRush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims by Rush Limbaugh, Historical Fiction
Summary: This historical fiction time travel book takes place in present day as well as during the 1600s. Rush Revere is a substitute teacher who teaches his students about history by going back in time with his time traveling horse, Liberty. Elementary students Tommy and Freedom have the opportunity to travel back in time with Rush and Liberty to see what is was like when the Pilgrims traveled on the Mayflower to start a new life in the New World. They travel on the Mayflower and meet historical figures like Myles Standish and William Bradford. They encounter Native Americans like Samoset and Squanto and take part in the first Thanksgiving. The book has a lot of humor as well as historical information. Scattered throughout the book are pictures, maps and documents of historical events. It is fun to read about the adventures the group has while learning more about our country’s history.
Opinion: I would recommend this book to student in grades 4 and up. It is particularly good for fourth and fifth grade students who are studying American history. The story is fun to read and there is a lot of humor that kids would enjoy. Who wouldn’t like a time traveling sarcastic horse? As a history teacher, I like the way historical facts are woven throughout the story. I have found historical fiction to be a great way to teach students about events in history. Rush Limbaugh has written more books like this focusing on other events in our nation’s history.
Book Talk: Travel through time with Rush Revere and his horse Liberty to see what life was like in the past. Travel on the Mayflower and meet historical figures to learn what it was like to live in the 1600s.
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteThe Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel, 2013) Imaginary / fantasy picture book, Gr K – unlimited!
Summary: One day Duncan gets to school and finds a packet of notes --- from his crayons! Each note explains how the “color” feels about the way Duncan uses (or doesn’t use) him. Acknowledging their “issues”, Duncan comes up with a creative solution that pacifies everyone.
Opinion: This adorable, creative book just makes me smile. Each crayon writes a heartfelt, honest note that most readers can totally identify with. When you think about it – I’m sure blue is tired of always coloring in all the water We actually feel like we can “connect” with an inanimate object. I have read this to 1st graders and 5th graders and can see so many opportunities for writing / tech activities. What a great lead-in for personification!
Booktalk: When you color a tree …… is the truck usually brown? When you color water ……. Is it usually ….??? (Blue) Did you ever think about how your crayon feels when you use it? This book just might help you re-think how you color!
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteI Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora & Libby Martinez. Illustrated by Patrice Barton (Knopf, 2014) realistic picture book, Gr K - 2
Summary: Libby shares her family’s excitement with her class as they prepare for her great-aunt’s citizenship ceremony. The author’s note helps you understand the significance of this real-life event.
Opinion: Gentle illustrations support a sweet family story. The focused story line lends itself easily to discussion of patriotism, and family ties / heritage. Facts on the Pledge are woven into the text. Sharing the author’s note will add to the impact of this book.
Booktalk: At our school, we say the pledge every morning. Can you think of some other times when Americans say the pledge? ….. This story tells a special story of a family and a moment when our Pledge of Allegiance helped a special event happen.
Linda Fecura, Wynantskill Union Free School District, Gardner Dickinson Elementary, grades K-8
ReplyDeleteDoll Bones by Holly Black, technically “adventure fiction”, but I would call it just plain creepy and disturbing, grades 5-8 (2013, 2014 Newberry Medal Honor)
Summary: Okay, the cover should alert you that this book is creepy. Think Coroline by Neil Gaimen crossed with something by Stephen King, like Pet Cemetery or Stand By Me. The premise revolves around three Middle School friends who go on a quest to bury an antique china doll that they suspect is haunted by the little girl whose ashes were used to create it – think “bone china”. But it’s worse than that – the girl’s ghost seriously “visits” one of the friends, and during the course of the quest, the doll seems to be able to move of its own volition when no one’s looking. It turns out that the girl’s father, a famous producer of bone china in the 1800’s, murdered the girl. Great.
Opinion: On the bright side, ultimately this is a story of friendship and the strange path relationships can take during adolescence. I like how there are two girls and a boy, and how Black describes how they each view the changes they’re experiencing. There are also quirky side characters, like the pink-haired librarian who ultimately helps them – but truth be told – I really didn’t like this book very much. I thought it was a little too dark – even more so than the Spiderwick Chronicles – Black’s other major contribution to children’s literature.
Book Talk: Looking for something to keep you up at night? If you’re a fan of Coroline or ParaNorman, then this is the book for you! This book has it all - a creepy, possessed doll, a historical thriller mystery, and three friends on an adventure of a lifetime. Filled with spine-tingling intrigue and just enough humor to make it readable, Doll Bones is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Linda Fecura, Wynantskill Union Free School District, Gardner Dickinson Elementary, grades K-8
ReplyDeleteThe Glorious Adventures of the Sunshine Queen by Geraldine McCaughrean, Adventure/Histporical Fiction, grades 5-8 (2011)
Summary: I can’t resist a good yarn involving a paddleboat. It must be the Mary Twain addict in me And here’s an absolutely delightful romp of a book set in the 1890’s in the mid-west during an outbreak of diphtheria. Twelve year old Cissy misses her vivacious teacher who has left town to join an acting troupe. Life becomes even more unbearable when diphtheria hits her tiny Oklahoma town and it looks like her parents want her to leave school and help out at their store. But Cissy is destined for greater things, and it is a welcomed surprise when she and two classmates end up on a paddleboat chugging down the Mississippi, reunited with her beloved teacher, on a quest to free a man named Curly from a jail in Missouri. McCaughrean weaves an enchanting story with lots of historical appeal that is sure to please a wide audience.
Opinion: I just adored this book! Being a huge fan of Richard Peck and his unforgettable stories about Grandma Dawdle (A Long Way From Chicago, A Year Down Yonder, and A Season of Gifts), this was right up my alley. Filled with humor and well developed characters, this is escapism at its best.
Book Talk: If you’re looking for adventures and laughs, try The Glorious Adventures of the Sunshine Queen. This book is guaranteed to keep you reading as Cissy’s story unfolds. The story begins in the tiny prairie town of Olive Town where Cissy attends a one-room-schoolhouse and dreads the long, boring life ahead of her - when through a bizarre twist of fate, she is propelled on the adventure of a lifetime with a large group of semi-professional thespians who inhabit a once “glorious” showboat on the Mississippi. This is a cleverly crafted, fast-paced read sure to delight!
Linda Fecura, Wynantskill Union Free School District, Gardner Dickinson Elementary, grades K-8
ReplyDeleteHollow City by Ransom Riggs, mystery/fantasy, grades 6-12 (2014)
Summary: This is the sequel to Miss Peregrine’s Home For peculiar Children, and it picks up right where the first story left off. I heard about this book on my way into work one morning while listening to NPR shortly after this book came out, and I was intrigued. Apparently Ransom Riggs collects weird old photographs from rummage sales and the like, and one day decided to weave together a story that would incorporate some of these bizarre images. He came up with a captivating fantasy story set in 1940’s England during WWII when many children found themselves orphaned and needing safe refuge. These children all had one other thing in common, though – a collection of strange abilities and mutations. Living in an almost idyllic setting in northern England, these misfits live a happy life under the watchful care of Miss Peregrine – until she is captured at the end of the first book. This second book recounts the quest to get her back and to restore the order of their little world.
The main character is 16-year old Jacob Portman, who has lived his life puzzled by his grandfather’s weird tales of the orphanage he left to serve in the war. When his grandfather dies mysteriously, Jacob tries to find closure by visiting this orphanage. Jacob finds a lot more than he bargained for in the process, though!
Opinion: I loved this book! It is such a well-conceived story that vacillates between fantasy and reality. There is really nothing else quite like it. The historical tid-bits are just a bonus that lend credence to this other-worldly tale. And, of course, the weird photos “make” the book!
Booktalk: Just show the pictures and let them sell the book.
Katelynn Ingham, East Greenbush CSD, Columbia High School, grades 9-12
ReplyDeleteIf I Stay by Gayle Forman, realistic fiction, grades 9-12
Summary:
Mia life is hanging by a thread. After the car accident that has killed her family, Mia is forced to choose between life and death. Her family is gone and she has the choice to go with them. Ultimately, she must decide if life with her boyfriend Adam and her best friend Kim is worth suffering through the pain of grieving her family and living life as an orphan. This story explores the bonds of family, friendship and love in the toughest of times.
Opinion:
This is a wonderful book! I really enjoyed how music was a catalyst to express individualism of the characters and the way it also unites them. The book is told from Mia’s perspective while she is floating around in the limbo. She is narrating from outside her body and witnessing what is happening after the accident. This technique makes the experience seem more genuine. It is a fantastic read that many students would gravitate to.
Booktalk:
What would you do if your family died in a car accident? What if you were in the car too? Seventeen-year-old Mia is faced with the most difficult decision. Stay alive and live without her family or die and leave behind her boyfriend, best friend. Read If I Stay by Gayle Forman to find out. What would you choose?
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ReplyDeleteSera Deo, Averill Park Central School District, Grade 2
ReplyDeleteJust One Day by Gayle Forman, Realistic Fiction, Grades 9-12
Summary: Allyson Healey, the main character, is a relatively sheltered, straight and narrow girl who is just wrapping up a three-week, guided tour of Europe that was gifted to her by her parents for her high school graduation. After travelling as planned for the entire three weeks, Allyson meets Willem, a free-spirited, roving, Dutch actor, who convinces her to abandon her plans and spend “just one day” with him in Paris. She agrees, and is fascinated by her own out-of-character decision. Allyson wakes up the morning after this whirlwind day to find Willem gone.
She returns home to an interesting chain of events that begins with the predicted beginning of her college years and ends leaving everyone wondering, “What happened to Willem?”
Opinion: I absolutely loved both If I Stay and Where She Went by this same author, so when I saw this book on sale at Target, I quickly picked it up. I LOVED this book! I enjoyed the descriptions of the settings as the characters made their way around in Paris.
But what I loved most was the depth of the emotions that Allyson went through. It was all just so profound. I also loved that the entire first half of the novel was dedicated to “just one day” and then entire second half detailed the sometimes melancholy year that followed. That layout absolutely gave credence to the powerful impact that “just one day” can have.
Booktalk: Would you be willing to sway from your normal and take a risk? For just one day? Allyson Healey did just that. She agreed to change her plans on a whim and spend just one day with the mystical Willem in Paris. The deep emotions that follow will leave you reeling for more. Thank goodness there’s a sequel.
Sera Deo, Averill Park Central School District, Grade 2
ReplyDeleteOliver and Patch, by Claire Freedman and Kate Hindley, Picture Book, appropriate read for any age
Summary: Oliver is a lonely boy who is feeling lost and a bit scared in the big city. That is until he meets Patch, a lost dog, who very quickly becomes Oliver’s first friend.
As delighted as Oliver is to have this new friend, he realizes that someone else, someplace else, must be very sad because they miss their lost dog. So, Oliver makes the very difficult decision and sets out to do the right thing, which contributes to the outstanding ending of this heartwarming story.
Opinion: Only because I am late to post am I able to share this gem with you. This story was shared with my by a student on her e-reader just after the holiday break. It’s BRAND NEW…just published on the 1st of this year. I’m yet to be able to find it in print. But, I’ve been looking. This will definitely be one of those books that I buy for gifts for a long time.
It’s perfect for anyone, really, but especially for especially for boys and girls who may be feeling a little lonely themselves, whether it’s because they’ve moved to a new school or even just a new classroom. (We recently got a new student, which is what prompted this little girl to share the story with me. She thought it would help him adjust.)
Booktalk: A lonely boy and a lost dog. Need I say more?
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteHow Do You Burp in Space ? by Susan E. Goodman. Illustrated by Michael Black. (Bloomsbury, 2013) Nonfiction, 72pgs, Gr3 - 6
Summary: 7 short, cartoon illustrated chapters blending facts with the premise --- you are a public citizen traveling into space. What will it be like. Ends with 14 pages of space info / facts and additional resources. Quotes from astronauts are sprinkled throughout the text.
Opinion: I enjoyed this book and the premise of reader as a potential space traveler. It was a fresh way to engage the reader and get them involved with nonfiction. Topics like dining, accommodations, what to do there got me rethinking my next vacation destination A fun read!
Booktalk: Do you like to do on vacation? …… How would you like to go on a vacation into space? When you read this book, you will be prepared and ready with the tips every space tourist might need to know!
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteIt’s a Book by Lane Smith. Illustrated by Lane Smith. (Roaring Brook, 2010) Picture book, upg
OK -------- I just needed to make you aware of this book I received over the holidays. Somehow I had never seen it before.
Smith’s humor comes across fabulously as donkey (known by another animal name) persistently questions monkey about how to make a change to ….. a book. Scroll down, where’s the mouse, change the font, enlarge the image ……. you know in the end he ends up engrossed in …. A print book.
I wouldn’t use this with my students --- but have already shared with my niece and nephew.
Just heart-warming for those of us who still love “print” in our hands.
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteThe Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman. Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. (Candlewick, 2013) Realistic picture book, 32 pgs, Gr 2 - 5
Summary: A young girl visiting her great-grandfather is invited to pick something and he will tell her it’s story. She picks a cigar box which contains a collection of matchboxes. Each holding something memorable in the story of his life telling the tale of his immigration and thirst for learning and the ability to read. In the end, the girl begins her own “box” diary.
Opinion: A sentimental story steeped in historical references. A great book to use to introduce immigration, family history, oral traditions. I would love to spend time with this grandpa. His wisdom and personality are reflected in the significant pieces he saved and the stories behind them.
Booktalk: Prop time! I would bring in a matchbox with something significant in it and have kids guess it’s importance.
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteWhat Do You Do with an Idea ? by Kobi Yamada. Illustrated by Mae Besom. (Compendium, 2013) Realistic pondering, unp, all
Summary: The book seems to have been created to inspire us to welcome new ideas and allow them to grow. Even though we do not usually know where they might lead us.
Opinion: I love this book!!! What a reminder to be open to ideas! Even though I wasn’t exactly sure how to use it ……. Then it totally connected when I saw a video --- will have to let you know if that works Curious …… email me!
Booktalk: Ice Cream! Cell phones! Zip ties! Electric cars! All of these things ….. started with someone having an idea! We all have them … What do you do with your ideas?
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteIf Kids Ran the World by Leo & Diane Dillon. (Blue Sky, 2014) Realistic pondering, unp, all
Summary: Colorful illustrations with a diverse multicultural vision show the energy, ideas and hopes of a better world run by children --- and they will allow adults too
Opinion: Heart-warming and refreshing this book is sure to bring a sense of hope for our future. More direct than a Dr. Seuss message, this book focuses on the importance of empathy and service for all ages. A direct support of all we talk about in character ed
Booktalk: ??? If kids ran the world ……. Would we be eating ice cream at every meal ………. Or would kids do something more? Let’s see …….
Jeanne Seel, Averill Park CSD, Miller Hill/Sand Lake & Poestenkill Elem, Gr K – 5 LMS
ReplyDeleteMr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter. (Beach Lane, 2014) Biography, unp, Gr. 1 -3
Summary: Artist Joseph Cornell built imaginary worlds inside little wooden boxes. A great introduction to a self-taught NY artist who especially enjoyed sharing his art with children.
Opinion: Winter successfully introduces young students to an art form they can copy --- with a box and some specially chosen objects! I first learned about Cornell when our student’s did an art project imitating his style. This simple bio was a find about a lesser known NY artist who lived in the 20th century!
Booktalk: If you had a “dream box” ….. what would you put into it? Would you share it with the world? This is a story about an artist who did just that!
PS --- The Mad Potter: George E. Ohr, Eccentric Genius --- Ok, born in 1857 in Biloxi Ohr’s pottery is now renown and recognized although obscure for years. Historical photos and color reproductions of his ceramics fill the pages. --- I must have been on an art binge
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