This is an historical telling of a deadly storm that blew across the midwestern states in 1888. Through the eyes of a little girl named Sarah, you learn of her fear and her courage as she faced this storm with her sister. Sarah explains how her brave teacher, Miss Freeman, must lead 14 students out into the storm to safety. Read all about one of the worst blizzards in history called 'The Schoolchildren's Blizzard'!

Similar authors: Candice Ransom

Similar books: Keep the Lights Burning Abbie by Peter Roop; The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft by Cathy Moore; Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride by Marsha Armstel

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/13/2009

ISBN-10: 1575055864

ISBN-13: 9781575055862

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Cap Anderson was home-schooled on the Garland Farms commune until he began attending Claverage Middle School. He'd never seen TV, he'd never tasted pizza, but he does practice tai chi on the front lawn, and he knows how to tie-dye. When his grandmother is hospitalized Cap is sent to live with his new social worker. Smart but inexperienced, Cap earnestly takes on the coolest and the brightest as he adjusts to his new life. Cap is elected Class President as a prank, but slowly, the tables start to turn. Will Cap learn the name of all 1,100 students?

Similar books: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2011

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 6/7/2010

ISBN-10: 1423105168

ISBN-13: 9781423105169

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Calvin Schwa has a unique problem - nobody knows he is there. When Antsy and his friends discover this, they decide to run experiments to see just how 'invisible' the Schwa is. They ask him to perform all sorts of daring tasks, including standing in the boys' bathroom in a day-glow orange sombrero and cat costume, singing 'God Bless America' at the top of his voice. When the Schwa is dared to break into the apartments of an elderly, crotchety restaurant owner, the boys get quite a surprise-the Schwa is seen! This leads Antsy and the Schwa into a new and exciting experience.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0142405779

ISBN-13: 9780142405772

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An around-the-world adventure begins now! Scooby and his gang begin an around-the-world adventure in Paris when they witness the theft of Madame LeRoux's gemstone necklace. Their search continues in Moscow, where the witch Baba Yaga steals a Faberge egg.

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 11/22/2011

ISBN-13: 9781599616889

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'The Sea Chest' by Toni Buzzeo is a tender and remarkable story of a little girl's solitary life on a lighthouse island. With only her parents for company, Maita bakes pumpkin pies, takes care of the hens, climbs the rocky cliffs on the island, and prays for a baby sister. One dark and dangerous night Maita's prayers are answered. As a terrible storm sends a ship to the depths of the ocean, it sends her a sea chest containing a special gift. Through an extreme act of love, Maita receives a 'gift that would change her life forever'. You'll truly enjoy reading this heart-warming story and beautifully illustrated picture book as Maita tells her story to a grandniece who awaits her very own,'gift from the sea'.

Similar authors: Cynthia L. Copeland; Maricia K. Vaughan; Peter Roop

Similar books: Elin's Island by Cynthia L. Copeland; Abbie Against the Storm; The true story of a young heroine and a lighthouse by Marica K. Vaughan; Keep the Lights Burning Abbie by Peter Roop

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/29/2011

ISBN-10: 0803727038

ISBN-13: 9780803727038

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