THINGS HOPED FOR by Andrew Clements

This is about a girl named Gwen who lives in New York with her Grandfather. She wants to follow her musical career. She thinks everything is fine but it all changes when her Uncle Hank starts a fight with her Grandpa and her Grandfather goes missing. Her Grandfather sends her a message saying that she has to run the house. She meets a boy who plays trumpet and she thinks she can actually have a friend.
My favorite part was when Robert her newfound friend teaches her to overcome her fear of playing a solo.  

I think children who are 8-10 years old will enjoy this book

I think both boys and girls will read this book
RATING: ****
SH

DEAR DUMB DIARY: THE WORST THINGS IN LIFE ARE ALSO FREE by Jim Benton

This book is about a girl and her everyday life. She has two friends that she talks to. Her name is Jamie. You will find this book the best book you will ever read. It’s addicting to read these books. Her life Is the weirdest life ever. She also not so popular in her school. She’s like ranking 123 out of 124 students in her school. This girl also in her school is named Isabella. She is the most popular girl and Jamie is a little jealous. Just recently Jamie’s dog as a dog named Stinkette. Her life is completely different.
My favorite part of the book is when she does things and says things that are pointless and also funny.
I think girls who are 11-12 years old will enjoy this book
RATING: *****
NP 

 

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DUMMY by R. L. Stine

Trina O’Dell’s dad used to be a ventriloquist. But when one of the dummies starts appearing all over the house and another one come to life! Bad things started happening whenever a dummy was around so Trina and her brother try to get rid of it, but it keeps coming back. 
My favorite part of the book was when Dan and Trina threw the unlucky dummy down the well.

I think children who are 8-11 years old will enjoy this book

I think both boys and girls will read this book
RATING: ****
NG

 

WITCH AND WIZARD by James Patterson

This book is about Whit and Wisty. They are accused of being a witch and a wizard. One night, soldiers of the New Order (the new government) take Whit, Wisty, and their parents away from their home. They put them in a facility where highly dangerous beings are put. Whit and Wisty must harness their powers and defeat the all powerful The One Who is The One.
 My favorite part is when they have magical battles and when they have jailbreaks

I think children who are 12-16 years old will enjoy this book

I think both girls and boys will enjoy this book
RATING: *****
NA

WAR WITH GRANDPA by Robert Kimmel Smith

The War with Grandpa is about when Grandpa comes and moves in with Peter and steals his room. Peter was first to move upstairs and then a war breaks out.
My favorite part was when Jenny had labeled sneakers and labeled jeans.
I think children who are 10 and 11 years old will enjoy this book
RATING: ***
LV

BATTLE OF THE DUMB DIDDYS by R. L. Stine

This book is called rotten school it is a funny book. The principle Mr. Upchuck gets a phone call from the superintendent an says that they have on day before they close the school even though the kids hate the school they hate living wit there parents so they make wooden swords and fight the power. 
My favorite part was when the friend of Nick the main character pained his mirror.

I think children who are 1 through 12 years old will enjoy this book

I think boys will read this book
RATING: *****
JP

   

NIGHT MARE by Vicki Kamida

This book is about a girl named Janet who has a love for horses, which increases when her and her family move from San Francisco to Pasadena, California. She loves going to the stable near her house, but feels left out from the other girls because she does not have her very own horse. Janet then dreams of a beautiful white mare, which she names Storm, and riding the horse feels like a dream to Janet. Janet knows that the horse is real, it has to be, so she goes down to the arroyo the next day to look, where she finds the horse of her dreams and befriends J.G. and Larissa, a brother and sister who live at the ranch, and soon finds out that Storm is actually Larissa’s horse. Janet feels disappointed that she will never be able to keep Storm as her own, but the dream is still a mystery to her. What will happen to Janet, and what mysteries await at the ranch?
My favorite part of the story is when Janet finds out that J.G., Larissa, and Storm are ghosts that were trapped in the canyon and called on her to set their spirits free. I liked this part because I could feel real emotions along with Janet.
I think girls who are 11-13 years old will enjoy this book
RATING: *****
DP

  

FOERST OF SECRETS by Erin Hunter

 This book is about a young warrior cat named Fireheart who has uncovered the deputy’s plot to become leader. As he and Graystripe struggle to find the truth and convince their leader, Bluestar, of their suspicions, Graystripe’s secret mate tragically dies. With Graystripe mourning, will he be able to convince Bluestar alone before it’s too late?
The best part was when the deputy, Tigerclaw, is exiled.

I think children who are 9-14 years old will enjoy this book

I think both boys and girls will read this book

RATING: ***** 
CB

THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen

A 15 year old girl named Janet who lives in New Mexico. She has been having a nightmare about a deer. She is the only Anglo [ white person] in her school. She met a man who gets drunk a lot. His name is Billy he is an Indian. Janet’s nightmare is based around how much she loves Billy even thought he is much older. She wishes Billy was still with her, but he left her to leave.
The saddest part of the book is when Janet is asked to leave by Billy even thought she loves him. She loves him for what he could be. Janet rode the pony all the way down the mountain. Crying, her mother had to help her get off. I felt so bad for her.

I think girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book

NN 

RATING: *****

 

1,000 BOOK DRIVE

In late October, we read "Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind" (Judy Finchley). In it, if the students read 1,000 books the principal vows to dye his hair purple and sleep on the school roof. Of course, they do and he does! Our students started asking our principal if he would do the same, so we altered the challenge a bit...to raise 1,000 books for a literacy charity donation. If our goal was met, our principal promised to dance like a ballerina in front of the entire school!!!
Did we make it??? Did Mr. Ackerman pirouette and arabesque???

Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind

Stay tuned!!!

BOOK CLUBS

Hello to all of you readers out there in Lane Library Land...after a rather sluggish start, our 4th and 5th grade Book Clubs are up and reading! Check out our latest selections in the right side-bar. Sound interesting??? Then join us for our next meeting! Ask your classmates, listen for announcements, or visit the Library for more info. Until then...HAPPY READING!!

SUMMER READING 2010

Hi all,
Here are the Summer Reading recommendations for Grades 4 & 5...the topic is again bullying/respect. SCROLL DOWN to see the posts for these books, and to LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS.
Click on each title to link to the Barnes & Noble page for a description of each book

Of course, all students can read any (or all!) of these choices.
More related recommendations will be offered to accommodate a variety of reading levels.

Students will be responsible to comment on the blog over the summer, and should be prepared for discussions in the fall.

IF YOU READ A DIFFERENT BOOK, click on COMMENTS below on THIS post
1. On the COMMENTS page, type in  the TITLE and AUTHOR of he book you read
2. Share your thoughts about your book:
     a. Were there any similarities in comparing your life to this book?
     b. Does the main character grow or change? How?
     c. What lesson was the author trying to teach the reader?

DANGER ON MIDNIGHT RIVER by Gary Paulsen

DANGER ON MIDNIGHT RIVER: ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS BY COMMENTING:
1. What was Daniel's problem in this book?
2. How did the problem get solved?
3. Does Daniel change during the book? How?
4. How could this story help you in your life? Or at school?

SUPER EMMA by Sally Warner

SUPER EMMA: ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS BY COMMENTING:
1. What was Emma's problem in this book?
2. How did the problem get solved?
3. Does Emma change during the book? How?
4. How could this story help you in your life? Or at school?

LUNCH MONEY

Making money is very important to Greg.  If Greg were your friend, what would you advise him?

Why do you think Maura and Greg are always competing?  When they finally talk with each other, what do they begin to realize?

Talk about Mr. Z.  Why do you think Mr. Z helps Greg when he could be getting into trouble with the principal?

How would you like to help your school?

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