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Commander Toad in Space
Jane Yolen (1980), 64 pages
Illustrated by Bruce Degen
Audience: K - 3rd Grade
Commander Toad, 'brave and bright,' commands the spaceship, Star Warts, and its intrepid crew, Mister Hop, Lieutenant Lily and young Jake Skyjumper. In this first book in the series, the Star Warts approaches a planet which turns out to be all water. The crew lands, or dives, and encounters the very unfriendly Deep Wader, who desires to make a meal of our heroes. This very funny adventure will have you wondering if the crew will escape before becoming the monster's supper.
Similar authors: Daniel Pinkwater
Reviewed by: vfv
Date read: 10/3/2012
ISBN-10: 0698113551
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This is a fast paced, action packed adventure story set in Australia. Fifteen year old Callum Ormand is thrust into life on the run after his father's mysterious death. Hunted by both the ruthless killers and the police Cal must try to survive, solve the mystery of his family's secret and discover the truth behind his father's death.
This book will appeal to middle school aged readers and older but has a 4th - 5th grade reading level.
The series comprises twelve books, one for each month of the year. They are written in a diary format with short un-intimidating chapters, large font and a reverse countdown of page numbers. With non-stop action and a great accompanying website it should draw in even the most reluctant of tween/ teenage boy readers.
Reviewed by: jc
Date read: 12/13/2012
ISBN-13: 9781935279495
Dominic has always wanted to climb mountains and his dream is to be part of Summit Sports quest to send the youngest person ever to climb Mt. Everest. Can he survive the brutal training camp and be chosen for the elite squad of four climbers? If you enjoy this book, you'll want to read the two fast-paced sequels to find out who makes it to the summit of Everest and what the journey demands from the climbers.
Book Series: Everest
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 8/19/2010
ISBN-10: 0439401399
ISBN-13: 9780439401395
Life is already tough enough for 14-year old Tom Tin living in London in the early 19th century. After his younger sister drowns and his mother is terribly depressed, they have to move yet again due to unfortunate circumstances that keep his father from getting a job. Seems like Mr. Goodfellow is really quite a bad fellow who is responsible for most of the awful things happening including Tom's father being taken to debtor's prison. As sad as all this is, it is only the beginning of the torment and misery that comes Tom's way when he is unjustly arrested for murder and sentenced to 7-years. As a convict Tom befriends a young 10-year old boy and fights to keep them both safe on the prison ship. Readers will be spellbound as the daily struggles unfold and Tom plans his escape.
The tale continues with The Cannibals followed by The Castaways.
Similar authors: Anthony Horowitz
Similar books: Alex Rider series
Reviewed by: adf
Date read: 12/22/2009
ISBN-10: 038573087X
ISBN-13: 9780385730877
'Coolies' by Yin is an historical accounting of the Chinese contribution to the building of the transcontinental railroad in the United States of America in the mid-1800's. Beautifully told through the eyes of Shek and his little brother Wong, the author is able to describe the immense prejudice, (being called Coolies), the grueling and dangerous working conditions, and the poor pay that the Chinese workers were subjected to. Through the realistic illustrations of Chris Soentipiet, we are told the story of the enormous contribution and sacrifice made by many Chinese workmen in the building of a railroad and in the expansion of the United States.
Similar authors: Laurence Yep; Lila Perl; Karen Hesse, Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert; Eve Bunting; Shirin Yim Bridges
Similar books: The Transcontinental Railroad by John Perritano;
Dragon's Gate by Laurence Yep;
To the Golden Mountain: The Story of the Chinese who Built the Transcontinental Railroad by Lila Perl;
Pop's Bridge by Eve Bunting;
Papa's Mark by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/27/2011
ISBN-10: 0399232273
ISBN-13: 9780399232275
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