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Struggling with an assignment to write her autobiography, third-grader, Jenny, decides to enhance her life story by using her imagination.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0316014877
ISBN-13: 9780316014878
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Jigsaw Pony
Jessie Haas (2005), 128 pages
Illustrated by Ying-hwa Hu
Audience: 1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Jigsaw was lonely. His girl had moved all the way to Australia and Grandma was not able to take care of him the way she used to. Then he finds a friend in the postman, who happens to have horse crazy twins. Grandma makes a sudden decision to ask him to take the pony home and so starts a wonderful adventure for pony and girls.
Reviewed by: caroll
Date read: 6/16/2010
ISBN-10: 0060782455
ISBN-13: 9780060782450
Joan of Arc: Heroine of France
Ann Tompert (2003), 32 pages
Illustrated by Michael Garland
Audience: K - 3rd Grade
'Joan of Arc: Heroine of France' by Ann Tompert is a beautifully written and illustrated narrative biography of the life of St. Joan. Joan was born in the village of Domremy, France over 500 years ago. Before she reached the age of 17, she was visited by St. Michael the Archangel and instructed by God to take command of the French forces. Her mission was to drive the English out of France and to help lead the Dauphin Charles to Rheims to become 'officially' crowned the King of France. Although her life ended in tragedy, Joan accomplished her mission and has become one of the most famous and beloved heroines of France.
Similar authors: Josephine Poole; Diane Stanley; Shana Corey
Similar books: Warrior Girl: A Novel of Joan of Arc by Paulie Chandler;
Joan of Arc by Josephine Poole;
Saint Valentine by Ann Tompert;
St. Patrick by Ann Tompert;
Grandfather Tang's Story by Ann Tompert;
Joan of Arc by Shana Corey
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/21/2010
ISBN-10: 1590780094
ISBN-13: 9781590780091
Josefina Story Quilt
Eleanor Coerr (1986), 64 pages
Illustrated by Bruce Degen
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Faith's family is traveling to California by Wagon Train in 1850. Many things must be left behind because there is little room in the Wagon. However, Faith can't leave Josefina, her pet hen, behind. She has raised Josefina from a chick, but Pa says that if Josefina causes any trouble, 'Out she goes'. Follow Faith and Josefina on their journey to California as Faith chronicles their adventures on her quilt.
Book Series: I Can Read Book
Similar authors: Janet Beeler Shaw
Similar books: Araminta's Pint Box by Karen Ackerman;
Wagon Wheels by Barabara Brenner;
Meet Kirsten: An American Girl
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/8/2009
ISBN-10: 0060213493
ISBN-13: 9780060213497
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
Megan McDonald (2001), 144 pages
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Audience: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
When Judy's classmate comes to class boasting of winning the Northern Virginia Spelling Bee, Judy vows that she will also be famous. At home, her brother Stink keeps the 'Moody Hall of Fame' on their refrigerator, but Judy sees only the Stink Hall of Fame. Her attempts range from faking an antique cherry pit to trying to beat the world's record for the longest 'caterpillar' line with her friends. Her second place in the local pet contest leads to a picture of her elbow in the local paper. Will Judy ever become famous? This book is the second in the Judy Moody series.
Book Series: Judy Moody
Similar books: Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park; Ramona series by Beverly Cleary
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 7/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0763608491
ISBN-13: 9780763608491
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