In the Philadelphia of 1793; sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook lives with her mother and grandfather. When the yellow fever epidemic strikes, she flees the city with her grandfather, leaving her ailing mother behind. They are forced to cope with the horrors of the yellow fever epidemic. Matilda learns about strength, perseverance, and self-reliance, especially after her grandfather's death.

Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0689848919

ISBN-13: 9780689848919

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Commenter: Aj, grade 9

When the three Grace children go to stay at their Great Aunt Lucinda's decaying, old house, they discover a field guide to fairies, and other creatures, and begin to have some unusual experiences. Book one in the Spiderwick Chronicles series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1416950176

ISBN-13: 9781416950172

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Young Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn work with another master/apprentice team in a new mission to the planet Kegan. After landing on Kegan, they examine a baby that may have the potential to be a Jedi. As events unfold, they are drawn into this strange world that is cut off from the rest of the galaxy. Why are the inhabitants of Kegan reluctant to express their true thoughts or feelings? After being separated from their masters, will Obi-Wan and his fellow apprentice Siri escape from the Re-Learning Circle?

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 3/15/2012

ISBN-10: 0590520806

ISBN-13: 9780590520805

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It's a book about a boy named Jonathon, who wants to fight in the Revolutionary War. He doesn't know to expect such crises. He changes emotions about the war throughout the book.

Reviewed by: Jack @ Camp Read-a-Lot

Date read: 5/12/2010

ISBN-10: 0064401855

ISBN-13: 9780064401852

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This vintage early reader (first published in 1960) tells the story of Pickles, a stray cat who comes into his own when he becomes the cat of the local fire department. Cat lovers and fans of fire departments will both appreciate this story about a cat who grows up, finds his place, and finds a way to contribute to the world. (Reading Level 2.2)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0060201967

ISBN-13: 9780060201968

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