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Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

Space Case

Recommended for Grade 5 – This is a sci-fi/mystery set on Moon Base Alpha, the first colony on the moon. If you are looking for a good “who done it”, you’re sure to find yourself turning the pages to learn who killed Dr. Holtz. You won’t help but like clever, funny, twelve-year old Dashiell Gibson.

Luck Uglies by Paul Durham

Luck Uglies

Recommended for Grade 5 – Many years earlier, a secret society named Luck Uglies had fought the Bog Noblins, and now, neither monsters nor secret society members exist. Or do they? You’re in for a wild romp with Rye O’Chanter, a somewhat clumsy 11-year-old and her best friends Quinn and Folly. The first book in a trilogy. If you liked Luck Uglies, check out book #2 in the series, Fork Tongue Charmers, today!

 

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Sakura Recommendations

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Thanks to our generous PTA, the elementary library was able to purchase paperback copies of a few of our Sakura chapter books for classroom libraries.  Listed below are the copies of books that each grade level received.  If you only have time to read a few Sakura Chapter Books this year, here are my recommendations by grade level:

Grade 3

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Grade 4

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Grade 5

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Winning Graphic Novels

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I have recently started reading more graphic novels, and I understand now why this genre is a student favorite.  These graphic novels have believable characters whom experience real-life problems that we can all identify with as readers.  More importantly, graphic novels are not just for boys.

Graphic novels are recognized as a serious written art form.  Two years running, a graphic novel has won the prestigious Newbery Award.   Last year the autobiography, El Deafo, by Cece Bell won a Newbery Honor and this year, newcomer Victoria Jamieson, won a Newbery Honor with her graphic novel, Roller Girl.

If these graphic novels sound good, you might like a Mighty Girl’s new collection of over 100 empowering graphic novels.  Click here

Here is a taste of Raina Telegmeir’s new graphic novel, Sisters.

Cece Bell talks about her graphic novel, El Deafo.

 

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NEW series books: Gr. 2-4

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Are you looking for some new series books that are humorous?  If so, I recommend:

  • Yuck series by Matt and Dave
  • The Yeti Files series by Kevin Sherry

Have you read our popular Frankly, I Never…picture book series and are looking for some fractured folktale chapter books?  If so, I recommend:

  • Disney Chapter Princess series
  • Whatever After series by Sarah Mlynowski
  • After Happily Ever After series by Tony Bradman

Have you read all of Wendy Orr’s  rainbow Street Shelter series or haven’t been able to get your hands on the NEW Shelter Pet Squad series by Cynthia Lord?  If you love animal fiction, I recommend:

  • Pet Rescue Adventures by Holly Webb

if you are looking for something to replace the Heidi Heckelbeck series, the Just Grace series or Clementine, I recommend:

  • Cupcake Diaries by Coco Simon

Who doesn’t like a good mystery…If you’re looking for a great mystery that isn’t 250 pages or more, I recommend:

  • The Milo and Jazz Mysteries by Lewis Montbomery