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Mrs. Oliniski returns to teaching 6th grade after becoming paralyzed in an automobile accident. One of her most difficult assignments is to pick four members from her class for the annual academic bowl. How she selects the very different students, who call themselves the Souls, is a mystery, or - did they pick her? Get ready to meet Noah, who was the best man at the wedding of Ethan's grandmother to Nadia's grandfather. Then there is Julian, half Eastern Indian, who practices magic and starts the events in motion by inviting them to a tea party. This is a funny, heartwarming tale about the Souls, whose innate compassion brings them together to help their teacher and in the process, help each other and themselves.
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 12/30/2010
ISBN-10: 068980993X
ISBN-13: 9780689809934
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The story begins with Dwight, Addie's ex-stepfather, driving Addie and her mom to their new home. A trailer in the middle of the city under the train tracks was not what they expected. Mommers is an irresponsible parent that only thinks of herself and has made some bad choices. Dwight has custody of Addie's two half sisters and he truly cares for her well being. Addie is caught between the chaotic world of her mother and wanting a normal life. She finds friendships, deals with loss, and accepts that her mother will never change.
Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2011
Reviewed by: rn
Date read: 5/19/2010
ISBN-10: 0060890908
ISBN-13: 9780060890902
A girl takes a trip with her grandparents to find her mother. She tells lots of fun stories in the process.
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader
Date read: 11/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0060233346
ISBN-13: 9780060233341
This book is narrated by Joey, a mixed-breed horse, thoroughbred and draft horse. His first memory is of an auction, when he was sold to a farmer. The farmer's son, Bert, knows that Joey is HIS horse, and trains him to be a runner and field horse. When World War I breaks out, Bert's father sells Joey to the British Armed Forces. Distraught, Bert vows that he will enlist and follow Joey as soon as he is old enough. The story follows Joey through his experiences as a war horse, first with the British and then with the Germans, as he is captured as a spoil of war. Will Joey survive the war and will Bert be able to find him?
Awards nominated: 2013 Bluestem Nominee
Reviewed by: vverscaj
Date read: 6/5/2010
ISBN-10: 0439796636
ISBN-13: 9780439796637
War With Grandpa
Robert Kimmel Smith (1984), 160 pages
Illustrated by Richard Lauter
Audience: 4th Grade - 6th Grade
Peter is excited to have his grandfather come and live with his family, until he realizes that grandpa gets to take over his room. Although he loves his grandfather, Peter sees no other option than to declare war.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0440492769
ISBN-13: 9780440492764
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