Book of the day 05/17/2016

The Doublecross by Jackson Pearce

Pearce, Jackson. 

THE DOUBLECROSS 

New York : Bloomsbury, 2015 

IL 5-8, RL 4.9 

ISBN 1619634147 

Imagine coming from a family with a history of spying. Not just any spies, but members of the elite Sub Rosa Society, a government funded organization! Meet 12 year old Hale, who comes from such a family. Hale has tough shoes to fill, since his parents are known as “The Team” in this elite organization. However, even “The Team” can run into trouble. When his parents disappear during a top secret mission, Hale’s opportunity to do real spy work comes sooner than he could have imagined. Teaming up with his sister and unlikely league agents, Hale works as a junior double agent to try to unravel the mystery of his parent’s disappearance, sort out the good from the bad and pass his junior level spy test. Sharpen your best detective skills, and hang on through this wild, who done it mystery adventure. (Booktalk by the New Hampshire Great Stone Face committee)

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Book of the day 05/16/2016

Teddy Mars Almost a World Record by Molly B. Burnham

Burnham, Molly B. 

TEDDY MARS : ALMOST A WORLD RECORD BREAKER

New York : Katherine Tegen Books, 2015

IL 3-6, RL 3.5

ISBN 006227810X

From the time 10-year-old Teddy Mars discovered an old copy of the Guinness Book of World Records behind the couch, he was obsessed. Teddy’s five older siblings all had some badge of distinction or other, but there seemed to be nothing about Teddy to set him apart; this was going to be his claim to fame! His many attempts at record-breaking all led to failure, such as when he tried to rake the world’s largest leaf pile and got sabotaged by the wind. But his greatest nemesis of all was his little brother Jake, whose idea of idolizing him was getting into all his things and destroying them. This ultimately led to his moving out of their room into a tent in the backyard. Teddy’s next door neighbor, known to Teddy and his friends as Grumpy Pigeon Man, kept homing pigeons in a large outdoor loft…fascinating, but a little creepy. But once the old man enlisted Teddy’s help to care for the birds, it opened up a whole new world of understanding for Teddy and his friends. Very amusing, with an endearing protagonist. (Booktalk by the New Hampshire Great Stone Face committee)

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Book of the day 05/15/2016

Some Kind of Courage by Dan Gemeinhart

Gemeinhart, Dan.

SOME KIND OF COURAGE

New York : Scholastic, 2016

IL 3-6, RL 4.4 

ISBN 0545665779 

“I aint never shot a man, sir, and I hope I never do. But I’m gonna get my horse back.” It’s 1890, and young Joseph Johnson has suffered some terrible losses. First, his mother and little sister succumb to typhoid fever; then his kindly pa dies in a wagon accident. All he has left in the world is his beloved painted pony, Sarah, given to him when he was 4 years old. Joseph has been left in the dubious care of Mr. Grissom, a grizzled old drunk, who sells Joseph’s Sarah to an unscrupulous horse trader. There begins an amazing odyssey, as Joseph sets out to recover his horse, always just a day’s journey away from reaching his goal. Along the way he joins up with a Chinese boy named Ah-Kee…neither can speak the other’s language, but they endure many hardships and experience many adventures together on their quest, including scaring off a mama grizzly and delivering a baby. A wonderfully imagined picture of the Old West and one boy’s indomitable spirit… superb writing, filled with humor as well as heart…and a satisfying ending. (Booktalk by the New Hampshire Great Stone Face committee)

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Book of the day 05/14/2016

Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova

Chmakova, Svetlana. 

AWKWARD

New York : Yen Press, 2016

Peppi Torres knows that her  first day as a “new kid” in middle school is going to be difficult, but when she starts out by tripping into a not-so-popular boy, and then getting teased about being “nerder girlfriend”, it becomes downright AWKWARD. Peppi tries to manage the crisis by: * pushing away any of the boy’s attempts at friendship to make sure no one thinks she “likes” him, and * joining the art club, to get to know kids who like the same things she does. But, she’s feeling guilty about being mean to someone who was just trying to be nice to her, and her beloved art club is being threatened with closure due to a “prank” they pulled on their rivals, the science club. Will Peppi’s first year at Berrybrook Middle School end as awkwardly as it began, or will she figure out a way to smooth things out? Once you start reading Awkward, you won’t want to put it down until you find out! (Booktalk by New Hampshire GSF Committee)

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Book of the day 05/13/2016

Nooks and Crannies by Jessica Lawson

Lawson, Jessica.

NOOKS AND CRANNIES

New York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2015

IL 3-6, RL 6.2

ISBN 1481419218 

Poor poor Tabitha Crum. Not a friend in the world except a pet mouse, and her parents are just absolutely horrible to her. But she does find some refuge in reading mysteries, which is a good thing, because just when her parents suddenly announce they have to leave (and are leaving Tabitha to be a scullery maid at the school), she and five other kids receive a mysterious invitation to a very wealthy Countess’s house. Her parents leap on this opportunity and drag Tabitha along. Turns out the Countess, a very mysterious figure, is looking for someone. Let the mysteries begin! Is the Countess who she says she is? Where are all of the other kids disappearing to? What was that noise? Tabitha is on the case, and we’re rooting for her to solve this terrific mystery. (Booktalk by the New Hampshire Great Stone Face Committee)

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Book of the day 05/12/2016

The Big Dark by W. R. Philbrick

Philbrick, W. R.

THE BIG DARK

New York : Blue Sky Press, 2016

IL 3-6 RL 5.1

ISBN 0545789753 

 A massive solar flare has knocked out the entire power grid all across America. No power, no communication, no water, cars don’t start. Panic sets in as Charlie’s small New Hampshire town starts to break down into chaos. When the power went down, people helped each other and shared. Now, civilized behavior is beginning to shatter. Who can you trust? Who can help? Charlie’s mother has diabetes, she needs medication to survive. Charlie has to decide what to do. (Booktalk by the New Hampshire Great Stone Face committee)

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Book of the day 05/11/2016

How Football Works by Keltie Thomas

Thomas, Keltie. 

HOW FOOTBALL WORKS

Toronto : Maple Tree Press, 2010 

IL 3-6, RL 4.7

ISBN 1897349882

Football is one of the most popular sports in North America. Do you like football? Do you

understand how it work? There is a lot of information in this book. From legends of the games to explanations about the different positions. You can even find out about how they groom the fields.

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Book of the day 05/10/2016

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Sepetys, Ruta.

SALT TO THE SEA

New York : Philomel Books, 2016

IL YA 

ISBN 0399160302 

 This is the story of four young adults whose lives intersect during a horrible time. It is 1945 and they are all involved in World War II. And they all have something to hide. Florian is a Prussian who is carrying something precious and in fear of getting caught. Joana is a 21-year-old Lithuanian who has had some medical training and is being pressed into service as a medic. Emilia is 15 and from Poland. If they get caught, Emilia will be killed. And finally there is Alfred, a German soldier who writes letters back home that exaggerate his role in the war. The fate of all four converge as they board a boat that is taking refuges to safety. This novel is based on a little-known event in history.

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Book of the day 05/09/2016

The Marvels by Brian Selznick

Selznick, Brian.

THE MARVELS
New York : Scholastic, 2015 

IL 5-8, RL 5.0

ISBN 0545448689

Just as Selznick has done in previous books, the first part of this story is told in pictures. The story begins in 1766 when a young boy is the sole survivor of a ship wreck. He and his dog and rescued and brought to London. Here the boy falls in love with the theater and begins the family legacy. Generation after generation took to the stage and became well known actors. Until the youngest Marvel refused to follow in the family's footsteps. From here, the book switches to narrative and takes up the story again in 1990. Here we meet Joseph Jervis who has just run away from boarding school and made his way to London to find his uncle. As the two stories converge, we learn much about the history of the acting family and the life of Joseph and his family.

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Book of the day 05/07/2016

Byrd and Igloo by Samantha Seiple

Seiple, Samantha.

BRYD AND IGLOO : A POLAR ADVENTURE

New York : Scholastic, 2013

IL 3-6, RL 6.2

ISBN 0545562767 

Richard Byrd was a great explorer . He was determined to be the first person to fly over both the North Pole and the South Pole. He and fellow explorer Roald Amundsen each wanted to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Before his trip, Byrd was given a dog that had been a stray. He named the dog Igloo and took him with him on his expedition. This is the story of Byrd's trip as told through his dog's eyes.

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Book of the day 05/06/2016

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

Sachar, Louis. 

FUZZY MUD

New York : Delacorte Press, 2015

IL 5-8, RL 4.8 

ISBN 0385743785 

Marshall is not looking forward to the walk home. Chad is the biggest bully in school and he has vowed to deal with Marshall on the way home. Marshall tells Tamaya that he knows a shortcut home and they end up lost in the woods. What was he thinking? And now Chad has found them and the pounding begins. When Tamaya picks up a handful of fuzzy mud and throws it in Chad's face, no one could know what that would begin. Soon, Tamaya's hand is covered in a rash and Chad is missing. Is there something in the fuzzy mud that has caused this?

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Book of the day 05/05/2016

Going Where It's Dark by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. 

GOING WHERE IT'S DARK 

New York : Delacorte, 2016 

RL 5-8, RL 6.7

ISBN 0553512420

Buck Anderson absolutely loves caves. He and his best friend have found some good ones but they are always looking for a new one that no one has ever explored. At least they used to before David moved away. Now Buck is on his own looking for caves. You see, he is bullied at school and has no other friends. People make fun of him because he stutters. He can't help it. It is just something that happens. But when he is exploring a cave, he forgets all that and is happy. And now he has found a new cave. He is pretty sure that no one has ever been in this cave. He just has to wait for the perfect time to explore it.

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Book of the day 05/04/2016

Flat Stanley and the Firehouse by Lori Haskins

Haskins, Lori.

FLAT STANLEY AND THE FIREHOUSE 

New York : Harper, 2011 

IL K-3, RL 2.8 

ISBN 006143064 

Flat Staley and his brothers have won a poster contest. And their prize is to visit the firehouse and meet the fire fighters! They learn about the gear and the firetrucks. What an exciting day!

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Book of the day 05/03/2016

When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin

Griffin, Paul.

WHEN FRIENDSHIP FOLLOWED ME HOME 

New York : Dial, 2016 

IL 5-8

ISBN 0803738161 

As a foster kid, Ben Coffin has learned not to make friends. But that changed when he was adopted by a marvelous woman who showed him love and friendship. When his mother passes away, he is sent to her sister's home where it is clear he is not really welcome. He spends his days in the public library and finds a friendship with an unexpected person. Rainbow Girl is different from anyone he has ever known. Together with a scruffy little dog who follows him home, Paul may just find a way to trust again.

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Book of the day 05/02/2016

Salt by Helen Frost

Frost, Helen.

SALT: A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP IN A TIME OF WAR 

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2013. 

Anikwa and James are both 12 years old and living in 1812. They have been friends all of their lives even though they come from different backgrounds. Anikwa and his family live with the Miami tribe and this land has been their home for centuries. James and his family live near the fort that houses the American soldiers. James' father has traded with the tribe for a very long time and considers them his friends. When tension mounts and there is talk of a war between the Americans and the Native Americans, the two boys find their worlds changing forever. The British want to stop the Americans from moving further west so the war is coming.

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Book of the day 05/01/2016

Solve a Crime by Wendy Clemson

Clemson, Wendy.

SOLVE A CRIME 

New York : Tick Tock, 2014

IL 3-6, RL 6.2 

ISBN 1783251921 

 Do you like to solve crimes? Do you think you have the makings of a great detective? Do you like math? Did you know that detectives use math a lot in their work? From analyzing the crime scene to finding the bad guy, math plays a very important role.

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Book of the day 04/30/2016

Ocean Adventure by Mary Kay Carson

Carson, Mary Kay.

OCEAN ADVENTURE 

New York : Scholastic, 2014 

IL K-3, RL 4.8 

ISBN 0545679540 

Ms Frizzle is off on another adventure on the Magic School Bus. This time they are heading under the ocean. Did you know that three fourths of the Earth is covered in water? That is a lot of water! Under the oceans, there is a great variety of animals and plants. Hop on board the bus to check it out.

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Book of the day 04/29/2016

Zero Tolerance by Claudia Mills

Mills, Claudia.

ZERO TOLERANCE 

New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2013 

IL 5-8, RL 5.5 

ISBN 0374333122 

Star student Sierra Shepard accidentally brings a paring knife to school when there is a lunch bag mix-up at home, but she knows the school policy and immediately brings it to a school official. She doesn’t expect to face expulsion, but a zero tolerance rule for weapons applies to all situations, even accidents made by model members involved in every aspect of the school community. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/28/2016

Wake Up Missing by Kate Messner

Messner, Kate. 

WAKE UP MISSING 

New York : Walker Books for Young Readers, 2013 

After suffering various head injuries that leave them with unpleasant aftereffects, four strangers seek treatment at a distinguished, isolated, neurological clinic that promises to restore their lives to normal in record time. When they begin to experience strange side-effects and grow wary of the mysterious final treatment stages, they discover a misguided plot involving their brains and those of historically significant scientists. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/27/2016

SYLO by D. J. MacHale

MacHale, D. J.

SYLO 

New York : Razorbill, 2013 

Amidst suspicious quarantine orders for a seemingly nonexistent virus, a martial takeover by an organization called SYLO, and a new drug that gives dangerous strength to the user, everyday life is suddenly turned upside down for high school football player Tucker Pierce and his entire island community. Tucker makes the risky decision to escape to the mainland state only to find that the mysterious situation is even more extensive than he imagined. The sequels are STORM and STRIKE. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/26/2016

QB 1 by Mike Lupica

Lupica, Mike.

QB1 

New York : Philomel Books, 2013 

Jake Cullen has big shoes to fill if he wants to follow the football legacy of his father and brother, both successful quarterbacks and celebrities in their hometown. Jake enjoys football like the other men in his family, and he has the talent and leadership skills to be great. At the same time though, he’s still just a high school kid. He feels that he must fight the extra pressure of living up to his family’s reputation in order to be himself and make his own name. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/25/2016

One Came Home by Amy Timberlake

Timberlake, Amy.

ONE CAME HOME 

New York : Knopf, 2013 

Neither Georgie nor Agatha is a typical girl of 1871; Georgie is a sharpshooter with no desire to marry, and her sister dreams of higher education. Agatha runs away with a group of men who are passing through the area to hunt the record-breaking gathering of passenger pigeons in the area, and the remains of her body are soon returned to the town with little explanation. Unable to accept her sister’s death, Georgie goes on a mission to discover what really happened. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/24/2016

Jack Strong Takes a Stand by Tom Greenwald

Greenwald, Tommy.

JACK STRONG TAKES A STAND 

New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2013 

IL 3-6, RL 4.3 

ISBN 1596438363 

 Jack Strong is expected to do everything: sports, music, foreign languages, public service, extra-curricular activities, attend school, do homework and make good grades. He barely has a moment of anything that could be considered free time. His parents just don’t understand that he has too much in his schedule so he stages a peaceful protest by refusing to leave the couch. His attempt to win some personal relaxation time surprisingly gains the attention of the local media team, and the situation grows beyond his expectations. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/23/2016

The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance

Vance, Alexander.

HEARTBREAK MESSENGER 

Feiwel and Friends, 2013 

 Quentin wants nothing to do with dating; he’s only in middle school after all, and he’s already seen the trouble it can cause. That doesn’t mean he can’t be involved as an impartial third party in the relationships of other people though, right? When a one-time opportunity to deliver a message to end the relationship of a high school guy who doesn’t know how to break-up with his girlfriend in person turns into a profitable business, Quentin becomes the Heartbreak Messenger. He encounters tears, anger, and even some good advice in a series of hilarious break-ups for hire. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/22/2016

Dogs of War by Sheila Keenan

Keenan, Sheila.

DOGS OF WAR 

New York : Graphix, 2013 

Incorporating the history of three different wars and showing dogs in a variety of situations, this graphic novel tells the tale of soldiers and their service dogs through short stories. It highlights the heroic, life-saving acts of these soldier and dog teams as well as the importance of companionship, particularly in the midst of war. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/21/2016

The Darkest Path by Jeff Hirsch

Hirsch, Jeff. 

THE DARKEST PATH 

New York : Scholastic, 2013 

IL YA 

ISBN 0545512239 

In this futuristic dystopia, a militant cult called the Glorious Path has begun a rebellion in the southern states that is threatening to overthrow the US government completely. Using violence and brainwashing, the organization is constantly recruiting new members against their will. Callum and his brother James have survived for years in this environment, but Cal finally seizes an opportunity to escape, attempting a dangerous mission to return home with a stray dog as a companion. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/20/2016

Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Sloan, Holly Goldberg. 

COUNTING BY 7s 

Dial, 2013 

Willow Chance has always known she doesn’t quite fit in with others her age; she’s hyper-intelligent and has unconventional hobbies and interests, but she has always had an accepting and loving home to support her. When her adoptive parents are killed in an accident her perfect world is shaken. This event leads her to form a new, unique home community for herself consisting of high school student Mai Nguyen and her family, a taxi driver and a school counselor. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the Day - 4/19/2016

Leyson, Leon.  

THE BOY ON THE WOODEN BOX

Antheneum, 2013

Holocaust survivor Leon Leyson was only ten-years-old when World War II reached his home in Poland. In this memoir he straightforwardly recounts his memories of his life before, during, and after the war. He attributes his survival to the brave efforts of Oskar Schindler, a Nazi who recognized the value of his life and the lives of other Jews working in his factory. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

Book of the day 04/18/2016

Athlete Vs Mathlete by W. C. Mack

Mack, W. C. 

ATHLETE VS. MATHLETE 

New York : Bloomsbury, 2013 '

IL 3-6, RL 3.9 

ISBN 1599909154 

Twin brothers Owen and Russell may share the same genes, but that’s where their similarities end. Owen loves sports and is a star of the school basketball team while Russell is the academically-minded captain of the math team. The two have always gotten along together without overlapping interests, but when their father and a new coach encourage Russell to join the basketball team, tension arises. The sequel is Athlete vs. Mathlete: Double Dribble. (Booktalk by Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee, 2016)

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Book of the day 04/17/2016

Wind Dancer by Chris Platt

Platt, Chris. 

WIND DANCER 

Atlanta : Peachtree, 2014 

IL 3-6, RL 6.0 

ISBN 1561457361 

Ali’s passion was horses, until the accident. Her life changed in a flash, leaving her hesitant around the animals she once loved. Since then, Ali’s brother Danny has come home from Afghanistan feeling damaged, an amputee with PTSD. Can a rescued Appaloosa horse help them both start to rebuild their lives? (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/16/2016

Shooting at the Stars by John Hendrix

Hendrix, John. 

 SHOOTING AT THE STARS : THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 

New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014 

IL 3-6, RL 5.4 

ISBN 141971175X 

Some called it “The Great War.” History calls it World War I. This book tells the true story of the events of The Christmas Truce of 1914, the day the war paused, through the eyes of a soldier writing a letter to his mom. December 25, 1914 was a small space in an ugly time when soldiers were just people serving their countries. Ordinary people exchanged smiles, pictures, uniform buttons, and handshakes, celebrating the magic that is Christmas for one day before the war began again and loyalty to duty and country resumed. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/15/2016

Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel

Vrabel, Beth. 

 PACK OF DORKS 

 New York : Sky Pony Press, 2014 

 IL 3-6, RL 4.7 

 ISBN 1629146234 '

Lucy starts out as one of the coolest kids in school, and overnight, due to one unfortunate event, becomes one of the lamest. In coping with her younger sister’s special needs and being forced to find new friends, she learns that choosing between popularity and being herself, no matter how dorky, might not be such a challenge after all. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/14/2016

Odd, Weird, and Little by Patrick Jennings

Jennings, Patrick. 

 ODD, WEIRD, & LITTLE 

 New York : Egmont USA, 2014 

 IL 3-6, RL 3.4 I

SBN 160843745 

 Toulouse Hulot is the new kid at Woodrow’s school, but his newness doesn’t draw attention as much as his unusual wardrobe, looks, and vocabulary. Nonetheless, he and Woodrow become fast friends in this story of humor and acceptance, and they eventually stand up to the bullies who target them. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/13/2016

The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock

Rosenstock, Barb. 

 THE NOISY PAINT BOX : THE COLORS AND SOUNDS OF KANDINSKY'S ABSTRACT ART 

 Knopf, 2014 

 When he opens his paint box, a young boy is captivated not only by the look of the paints’ colors but by their sounds, an experience he soon learns is unique. Synesthesia shapes Vasya Kandinsky’s artistic style and eventually leads him to follow his heart and share his love of abstract art with the world. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/12/2016

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis

Davis, Kathryn.
 MR. FERRIS AND HIS WHEEL
 New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014
 IL K-3, RL 3.7
 ISBN 0547959222
 A challenge is delivered to American engineers: who can create a monument for the upcoming 1893 Chicago World’s Fair that will outshine the Eiffel Tower? It takes a creative engineer with a dream to build the sensational structure that amazes and inspires people from around the world. This is the true story of how the first Ferris Wheel was created. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/11/2016

Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown

Russell-Brown, Katheryn. LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE New York : Lee & Low, 2014 IL K-3, RL 3.7 ISBN 1600608981 Young Melba Liston, born in the 1920s, loved music: blues, jazz, and gospel. She talked and breathed the beats, lyrics, and tunes. When she was seven years old she began playing trombone, and from there she became one of the most famous trombone players of all time, known around the world. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/10/2016

Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse by Torben Kuhlmann

Kuhlmann, Torben. LINDBERGH : THE TALE OF A FLYING MOUSE New York : North South, 2014 IL K-3, RL 3.6 ISBN 0735841675 How can one small mouse escape a new and terrifying invention, the mousetrap, and get from Europe to America? Why, he must learn to fly! In this beautifully illustrated book inspired by Charles Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight, the lone mouse left in London does just that. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/08/2016

Lend a Hand : Poems About Giving by John Frank

Frank, John. LEND A HAND : POEMS ABOUT GIVING New York : Lee and Low Books, 2014 IL 3-6, RL 5.0 ISBN 1600609708 Lend A Hand is a collection of poems celebrating young people who give of themselves through acts of kindness. From donating hair to provide a wig for a chemo patient to raising a puppy to assist a blind or deaf person, they are making a difference in the lives of others. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/07/2016

Let's Get Cracking by Cyndi Marko

Marko, Cyndi. LET'S GET CRACKING! KUNG POW CHICKEN New York : Scholasstic, 2014 IL K-3, RL 3.4 ISBN 0545610621 After an incident in his Uncle Quack’s laboratory, second grader Gordon Blue becomes a superhero and goes by the name Kung Pow Chicken. When evil Granny Goosebumps causes havoc at the Fowl Festival, Gordon must use his superpowers to save the day in this hilarious and heavily illustrated story. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/06/2016

Ivan : The Remarkable True Story of a Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate

• Applegate, Katherine. 
• IVAN : THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA 

 New York : Clarion, 2014
 IL K-3, RL 3.9
 ISBN 0544252306 

 Katherine Applegate tells the story of Ivan, a baby gorilla who is captured by poachers and sold to the owners of a mall in Tacoma,

Washington. He is raised like a human child until he is too big and then lives in a cage in the mall for 27 years. After public opinion persuades the owner to free Ivan, he spends his final years at Zoo Atlanta, where he shares a natural habitat with other gorillas. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Book of the day 04/05/2016

• I Survived True Stories by Lauren Tarshis
  Tarshis, Lauren. I SURVIVED TRUE STORIES : FIVE EPIC DISASTERS New York : Scholastic, 2014 IL 3-6, RL 4.3 ISBN 0545782244 The Children’s Blizzard of 1888, the Titanic’s voyage in 1912, The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, the 2011 Japanese tsunami, and the Henryville tornado in 2012 – all were disasters on an epic scale. This work of nonfiction features not only these intense events but also the experiences of real kids who lived through them. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)
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Book of the day 04/04/2016

• Mystery On Museum Mile by Marcia Wells
  Wells, Marcia. EDDIE RED, UNDERCOVER : MYSTERY ON MUSEUM MILE New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015 IL 3-6, RL 4.7 ISBN 0544668502 Edmund Xavier Lonnrot is an extraordinary sixth-grader with a photographic memory. When Edmund's ability to recall and sketch details is revealed after an encounter with the NYPD, he learns that his talent just might be what the detectives need to break a case. Given the codename "Eddie Red", Edmund attempts to help the NYPD catch the Picasso Gang and solve the art mysteries of the Museum Mile. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)
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Today's Book 4/2/2016

Almost Super by Marion Jensen

Jensen, Marion. ALMOST SUPER HarperCollins, 2014 Everyone in the Bailey family is a superhero; it is in their genes. The exciting day has finally come for Rafter and Benny to earn their amazing super powers! When the powers are bestowed, however, they turn out to be not-so-super. How are Rafter and Benny supposed to help their family fight the supervillain Johnson family with useless powers? (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)

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Today's podcast 04/03/2016

• The Blossoming Universe Of Violet Diamond by Brenda Woods
  Woods, Brenda. THE BLOSSOMING UNIVERSE OF VIOLET DIAMOND Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014 Violet is like most of her friends: smart and funny, but her biracial heritage sets her apart at her mostly white school. People who don’t know her ask if she’s adopted, which makes her outspoken and now curious about her family. Though her deceased father’s family has never sought her out, she sets out on a quest to meet them. Will they accept her? (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)
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Today's podcast 04/01/2016

• Crossover by Kwame Alexander
  Alexander, Kwame. THE CROSSOVER Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014 This is the story of a set of twins, middle school basketball stars who are coached by their dad, a former NBA player. The boys are equally talented and work well together, but when a new girlfriend begins to split them apart, feelings of anger and jealousy develop. The novel, written in verse, emphasizes brotherhood and family bonds and has an unexpected ending that will shock the reader. (Booktalk by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Committee)
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