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Hatter M: The Looking Glass Wars Volume 1
Frank Beddor (2008), 176 pages
Illustrated by Ben Templesmith
Audience: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Based on the novel series The Looking Glass Wars, this is the story of Hatter Madigan's search for Princess Alyss of Wonderland. The story is an updated adventure fantasy. Hatter is the chief of Wonderland's Millenary, and the Queen's bodyguard. When the Queen's evil sister, Redd, attacks the heart palace, Hatter is told to take Alyss through the Pool of Tears and to keep her out of Redd's reach until Alyss comes of age and can regain Wonderland. The trip through the Pool is a whirlpool. Hatter and Alyss become disconnected and end up in different parts of our world. Hatter uses his lethal hat and concealed blades to combat the forces of black imagination in his quest to find Alyss.
Book Series: Looking Glass Wars
Awards nominated: 2007 Eisner Award
Reviewed by: vverscaj
Date read: 4/6/2010
ISBN-10: 0981873707
ISBN-13: 9780981873701
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Eleven-year-old Brother is left helping his grandparents care for the family ranch in Oregon after his dad is deployed to Iraq. Although he works hard, he's not sure if he wants to become a rancher, nor does he really want to follow his father's footsteps into the Army. Where will his heart lead him? Read this book for a positive look at small-town ranching life and coming of age surrounded by a loving community.
Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award Nominee 2012
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 5/12/2011
ISBN-10: 0375848037
ISBN-13: 9780375848032
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Does He Really Want to Be a Farmer?Commenter: Cjones, grade 0
Brother has been raised to work hard and is able to accomplish his tasks. Find out if he stays on the farm.
Henry Huggins
Beverly Cleary (1950), 160 pages
Illustrated by Louis Darling
Audience: 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Henry finds Ribsy, a skinny dog, who looks like he needs a home. Then his adventures begin. Along the way, readers meet Henry's friends on Klickitat Street--including Beezus and her little sister, Ramona--and enjoy lots of funny happenings. This is the 50th anniversary edition of this classic book. Look for other titles featuring Henry.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/29/2009
ISBN-10: 0688213855
ISBN-13: 9780688213855
Herbie Jones (no relation to Junie B., but equally funny) and his best friend Raymond are determined to get out of the lowest reading group in their third grade class.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0399211837
ISBN-13: 9780399211836
Hit-away Kid
Matt Christopher (1988), 60 pages
Illustrated by George Ulrich
Audience: 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade
Barry McGee, star hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, likes to win, and occasionally bends the rules. He learns a lesson in fair play when he comes up against Alec Frost, a pitcher for a rival team, who takes something from Barry and then challenges him to win it back. Will Barry play fair?
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/29/2009
ISBN-10: 0316139955
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