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bookshelves: 2009
Excellent collection of short stores that are very suitable for class read-aloud. Stories range from silly to creepy. Especially enjoyed:
'Shaping the Fog' - children sneak out to play in the fog, making playthings and creatures. All is fun until the littlest one attempts to make one like himself.
'Wandering Stu' - deals with selfishness and introduces futility of bureaucracy.
'Lines' - On the way to a school assembly a girl decides to walk next to her friend instead of a single file line. Great jumping point for discussion on acting outside the norm, breaking rules, etc. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77916943 to: Brave Janet Reachfar (Hardcover) by Jane Duncan
bookshelves: 2009
Janet lives with her busy family on a farm in Scotland. When a massive snow storm rolls in Janet wants to help bring in the sheep from the pasture. She sneaks away, bringing her dog Fly. They attempt to rescue a sheep and newborn lamb, only to need rescuing themselves. Beautiful watercolor illustrations. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77916867 to: How the Bible Came to Us: The Story of the Book That Changed the World (Lion Factfinders) by Meryl Doney
bookshelves: 2009
Great resource for kids (and adults too) showing how the Bible came to be as we know it now. Touches on the writers, Biblical timelines, scribes and translators, as well as missionaries.. Also goes into how publishing has changed over the centuries (papyrus to parchment to codex). Lots of illustrations, color and graphics. Index, scriptural references. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77916764 to: Letters from Rifka (Paperback) by Karen Hesse
bookshelves: 2009
Through letters to a beloved cousin a young girl documents her family's escape from Russia to the United States. Rifka shows great hope for the future and compassion for others as she makes her way through frightening situations. Story is based on the immigration of the author's Aunt Lucy. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77916673 to: Madapple (Hardcover) by Christina Meldrum
bookshelves: 2009
Aslaug lives a sheltered life with her mother. She is thrust into a world she knows nothing about when mother dies. Hoping to find her father, Aslaug instead meets her long lost cousins and aunt who run a church. Commonly accepted Christian doctrine is challenged throughout the text, mainly by cousin Sanne who believes that Aslaug and her mother have been given a special gift from God. Chapters alternate between Aslaug's inner story and the outer story that comes out during a murder trial. Bibliography of additional reading on the topic of religion included at the end. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48828684 to: War and Peace (Paperback) by Leo Tolstoy
bookshelves: abandoned
Fancy pants dribble about high society flakes and incompetent generals. Sure there is more to it than that, but after 400 pages I'm irritated that I managed to guilt myself into reading 399 pages too many. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71654512 to: Wish on a Unicorn (Paperback) by Karen Hesse
bookshelves: 2009, family
Mags desperately wants to fit in with the other children in her school. The only thing that stands in here way is family: a father who died when she was 2, a mother who works the night shift, a younger brother (Mooch) who has has a history of stealing, and a mentally challenged sister (Hannie) who clings to Mags. It doesn't help that the boy down the street despises the family and takes great joy in pointing out all of their flaws. When Hannie comes across a 'magic' unicorn and insists on keeping it, Mags can help but believe there is a little magic in that ratty toy. Wishes don't always turn out the way you expect. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69120480 to: Bump and Run (Paperback) by Mike Lupica
bookshelves: 2009, sports
Gritty tale about the business of football. Somewhat predictable but still a fun vacation read. ]]>