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Hi all. Just play. I'm not perfect at this, myself, still learning to drive it (like this picture of my son last year!) -- Laura
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Hi all. Just play. I'm not perfect at this, myself, still learning to drive it (like this picture of my son last year!) -- Laura
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| Hi all. Just play. I'm not perfect at this, myself, still learning to drive it (like this picture of my son last year!) -- Laura |  |
Traveling to the New World in 1606 as the page to Captain John Smith, twelve-year-old orphan Samuel Collier settles in the new colony of James Town, where he must quickly learn to distinguish between friend and foe.
Drita, My Homegirl by Jenny Lombard 3.9/4pts.
When ten-year-old Drita and her family, refugees from Kosovo, move to New York, Drita is teased about not speaking English well, but after Maxine is forced to learn about Kosovo as a punishment for teasing Drita, the two girls become friends.
Heat by Mike Lupica 5.3/9pts.
Pitching prodigy Michael Arroyo is on the run from social services after being banned from playing Little League baseball because rival coaches doubt he is only twelve years old, and he has no parents to offer them proof.
Journey to the Blue Moon by Rebecca Rupp 5.1/6pts.
After a gang of talking rats transports a young boy to the Moon, he embarks on a series of adventures and gains a new perspectiv]]>
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Read a 2007-8 a2008-2009 Georgia Book Award nominated title and take an AR test on it.
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Title of Book
Comments
From Mrs. Frizzell: This book is magic! Just the word, gossamer, is magic. And Lois Lowrycontinues to weave hermagic with every word. Can you picture the sinisteeds? I can! Just their name evokes fear - sinister, powerful, angry horse-like creatures! Make sure you read this book about dreams ]]>
From Mrs. Frizzell - I think you hit the nail on the head! Life isn't fair seems to be the theme here. The author made me keep on reading. I loved the characters, and I could picture myself there on the coast of Maine, couldn't you? Great read!
FromTristin: This is a book of adventure, fariy tales and fables. In the beginingOscar goes to the island and isturned into a cat. When oscar comes home all of his friends and family are gone. but lucy finds him as a cat. you will love this book!
From Mrs. Olguin: What a delightful adventure! The characters really comes to lifeand the storyline moved along at an enjoyable pace. Many twists and turns keep the reader interested and guessing. A terrific ending brings the entire book to a satisfying close. Readers that enjoy the Lemony Snicket series are sure to love this book.
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Gossamer is the type of book you always remember. The story weaves two lives, Littlest One's and John's, into a beautiful tale of endurance. Littlest and John learn and grow together. This is a classic story of good prevailing over evil. I absolutely loved it! ~Mrs. Matthews
Gossamer was an absolutely wonderful book. Lois Lowery kept the suspense rolling all the way through. This truely is a timeless tale about good prevailing over evil. As you read the book, you are wondering, feeling, anticipating, and enjoying all at the same time. - - Mrs. McDaniel
This book is great my teacher read it to me.IT makes you want to keep reading You never want to put downAllie
From Mrs. Frizzell - Oh, Allie, you're so right! I didn't want to put this down! Like Gossamer, it stayed in my head for days. While I w]]>
This is the greatest book ever if you like fantay that seems real you will love this book ALLIE
foster child it child. It reminds me of pinballs.So Pinballs. So you could really learn about this book Gossamer. It tells me about an abused boy.If you didn't read this it will be a great book to read.L.Warren boy. L.Warren
This is a wonderful book! If you have time you should read ]]>
This is a great book!!!! It teachesyou that life isn't always fair but you've just got to keep living. C.Mark
I agree, Caylor! I think you hit the nail on the head! Life isn't fair seems to be the theme here. The author made me keep on reading. I loved the characters, and I could picture myself there on the coast of Maine, couldn't you? Great read!
From Mrs. Olguin: What a delightful adventure! The characters really comes to lifeand the storyline moved along at an enjoyable pace. Many twists and turns keep the reader interested and guessing. A terrific ending brings the entire book to a satisfying close. Readers that enjoy the Lemony Snicket series are sure to love this book.
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