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Silver Chair
C. S. Lewis (1994), 256 pages
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
Audience: 3rd Grade - 6th Grade
Narnia is experiencing a dark time when Jill and Eustace are called there to help rescue the bewitched Prince Rilian. They set out on an adventure to the underland accompanied by Puddleglum, the faithful Marsh-wiggle. Will they be able to break the enchantment that binds Prince Rilian? This is book 4 in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
Book Series: Chronicles of Narnia
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 9/27/2010
ISBN-10: 0060234954
ISBN-13: 9780060234959
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Sir Small and the Dragonfly
Jane O'Connor (1988), 32 pages
Illustrated by John O'Brien
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Pee Wee town is the perfect place for Sir Small the Knight. Even though he is the smallest person in a town of very tiny people, who else can they call on to save pretty Lady Teena from the ferocious Dragonfly! With his sword in hand, (which is the size of a pin), and a shield (that is the size of a penny),Sir Small rides out on his trusty ant, to prove that he is the bravest of all! Large print and captivating illustrations make this book an enjoyable experience for the Level 1 Reader.
Book Series: Step into Reading
Similar authors: Mallory Loehr
Similar books: Sir Small and the Sea Monster by Jane O'Connor;
Dragon Egg by Mallory Loehr;
Unicorn Wings by Mallory Loehr
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/22/2009
ISBN-10: 0394896254
ISBN-13: 9780394896250
For as long as she can remember, Molly's father has told her the stories of her ancestors, the Mohawk Indians, and has instructed her to always listen to and trust her inner voice. One day, out of the blue, her parents vanish without a trace. While the authorities search for clues, they put Molly into the care of a man who claims to be her great-uncle. But he is scary and sinister, and she has never seen him before. He takes her to his creepy house to stay, where he locks her in her room at night and seems to be trying to fatten her up. Her instincts tell her that something is wrong, and as she watches him, the skin seeming to melt off of his bones, she is reminded of the Mohawk tale of the Skeleton Man. She confides in her teacher, who seems to believe her, but there is no evidence that he has hurt her, just a bad feeling, so she is trapped with him. Molly fears that her time is running out. Are her parents still alive? Will her inner voice save her? Find out in this one-of-a-kind tale of terror.
Similar authors: Neil Gaiman; Betty Ren Wright; May Downing Hahn
Similar books: Coraline by Neil Gaiman; The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright; Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn; Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac; Return of Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
Reviewed by: lauraf
Date read: 5/9/2012
ISBN-10: 0060290757
ISBN-13: 9780060290757
Soon after 12-year-old Stephanie's eccentric Uncle Gordon dies, she attends the reading of the will, and realizes that she will inherit her uncle's mansion. During the reading, a mysterious man, bundled in an overcoat, scarf, sunglasses, and a hat, also shows up, and introduces himself as her late uncle's friend, Skulduggery Pleasant. Skulduggery Pleasant, a walking, talking skeleton, who rescues Stephanie when she is attacked while alone in the house, teaches Stephanie a whole new world - the world of magic. Follow the adventures of Stephanie and Skulduggery, as they fight off the evil, Serpine. Will they survive, and keep evil at bay? Read this action-packed book to find out.
Book Series: Skulduggery Pleasant
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-13: 9780061231162
Snow Child
Harriet Ziefert (2000), 32 pages
Illustrated by Julia Zanes
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
The Snow Child by Harriet Ziefert is an easy to read story just perfect for the beginning reader. This story is about an old man and woman who were very unhappy because they didn't have a child of their very own. So they decided to make one out of snow. After making a little girl out of snow, they kissed her and she came to life. She danced when the old lady sang and she played out in the snow with the children next door. When Spring came the Snow Child needed to leave for someplace cold. Will the old man and the old woman ever see her again?
Similar authors: Margaret Hillert
Similar books: Houndsley and Catina the Quiet Time by James Howe;
The Snow Baby by Margaret Hillert;
Snow Day by Margaret McNamara
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/3/2009
ISBN-10: 0141305770
ISBN-13: 9780141305776
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