Amazing Animal/Human Fantasy Adventures

Molly Moons Incredible Book of Hypnotism  by Georgia Byng

The Palace of Laughter  by Jon Berkeley

The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker

 

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Next Paolini Book!

The title and date of the third book in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance series was just released. On September 20, 2008, BRISINGR will be available to the public.

BRISINGR (BRIS-ing-gr), an Old Norse word for fire, will be familiar to fans of the cycle as the first word in the ancient language that Eragon hears. “BRISINGR is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it’s always felt right to me,” said Christopher Paolini. “As the first ancient-language word that Eragon learns, it has held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. In this new book, it will be revealed to be even more meaningful than even Eragon could have known.”

 

For those of us who loved Eragon and Eldest, September can’t come soon enough! Here’s a picture of the cover to whet your appetites!

Mrs. Aveline

Death Mountain

Those grade 5 students who have heard me speak about the adventure genre before, may remember my talking about one of my favorites, a book titled Frozen Stiff by Sherry Shahan. I enjoyed it because the setting involved one of my favorite pastimes, kayaking.

Well, Sherry Shahan has a more recent title in the same genre and it just came out in paperback. Death Mountain tells the story of 14 year-old Erin who is hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains when a sudden storm descends. Erin and another girl she had befriended must rely on their own determination and skills, as well as each other, to survive hunger, freezing nights, exhaustion and injuries. Author Shahan uses many details to evoke the desperate situation the girls face, similar to Gary Paulsen and Will Hobbs.

Let me know if you enjoy this!                                                Mrs. Aveline

 

Nutmeg 2008 Intermediate Nominees

It’s January so you know what that means all you Nutmeg Readers……. It’s time to vote for this year’s favorite Nutmeg book.  Lot’s of kids and librarians are having trouble picking out their favorite. There are just too many great choices this year. I’ll list them and then you can write about them and convince us why you think yours is the best.

This years titles are:

                                      

                                          

                                                  

A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Dane Bauer

Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret

Hatching Magic by Ann Downer

Jackie’s Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park

The Ravenmaster’s Secret by Elvira Woodruff

The Seven Professors of  the Far North by John Fardell

Shredderman: Secret Identity  by Wendelin Van Draanen

White Star on the Titanic by Marty Crisp

Realistic Fiction Favorites

Niagara Falls or Does It by Henry Winkler

Loser by Jerry Spinelli

Love, Ruby Lavender by  Deborah Wiles

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

 

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

 

Great Historical Fiction for History Readers

The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel Frederick

 

Dancing at the Odinochka by Kirkpatrick Hill

 

Gifts from the Sea by Natalie Kinsey Warnock

Trouble Don’t Last by Shelley Pearsall

Macaroni Boy by Katherine Ayres

Favorite Sports Books by Children’s Department

   The Boy Who Saved Baseball by  John Ritter

 

Babe and Me  by Dan Gutman                

Last Shot by John Feinstein     

                                                                           

The Warriors by Joseph Bruchac  

Heat by Mike Lupica      

 

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

This is an excellent book.  Have you ever wondered how Peter and the lost boys arrived at Neverland. Well wonder no more. Read this book and you will be “Hooked” into a new series. Peter and the Starcatcher is just the beginning. If you love it you will need to read Peter and the Shadow Theives.  I also heard the brand new Peter and the Secret of Rundoon is now available.

From a Children’s Librarian

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief is a story about a girl who loves books. It is set in Nazi Germany. It tells of the compassion and courage of one family. Zusak uses a unique narrator to tell his story about Liesel Meminger in Molching, Germany.

-vicky

Great Fantasy Books read by your favorite Librarians

Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Diterlizzi

Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel

Eragon by Christopher Paolini    

Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathon Stroud