The benefits of audio books!

At the Wellesley Free Library, we LOVE audiobooks, and we know our patrons do too!  They are great for car trips, days home sick, and shared listening.  But isn't reading "real" books better?  Won't children lose reading skills if they do a lot of listening?

Actually, the answer is no!  Listening to books promotes literacy!  Check out this infographic that we found through the great resource Reading Rockets!

Middle School Reviews

The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen
Reviewed by T.N., a rising 6th grader

Very good book. It had good connections between the action, instead of just action all the time or being boring in between. I liked the characters and it had good character development but with the characters still likable at the beginning. Also I liked how things that that you thought were a fake turned out to be real.

Guys Read: Funny Business edited by Jon Scieszka
Reviewed by O.M., a rising 7th grader

These stories are so fun to read. I read this for summer reading, and I loved it. I don't know how the authors came up with all these funny ideas. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.

True Legend by Mike Lupica
Reviewed by J.C., a rising 8th grader

Mike Lupica is one of my favorite authors; I love all of his books. True Legend is definitely up there as one of my favorite novels by him. First, I liked it because it is a story about basketball, which I play, and is my favorite sport. Secondly, I liked it because I got really into it, thinking about Drew, the main character, and how he was changing for the worst. I also liked it because it celebrated unsung heroes, and all the pro athletes who never get credit for their talent. This truly is one of my favorite books I've read this summer.

Middle School Book Reviews

More reviews by Middle Schoolers!



Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Reviewed by V.I., a rising 6th grader

I loved the book because the author made me not want to put the book down once.






The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
Reviewed by B.Z., a rising 7th grader

This is a very good book. It was a real page-turner. I couldn't put the book down. Salim seems to disappear into thin air but it's a mystery that happens to actually be realistic. The ending was very satisfying.

Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer
Reviewed by C.Y., a rising 8th grader

I thought it was fascinating both that Jodi Picoult's daughter worked with her on this book and that there might be a dimension in a book when readers don't read it. This book was creative and thought-provoking... though I'm not sure if this qualifies as sci-fi or fantasy. Oliver is such a happy character, and Delilah is a perfect match for him. Edgar is so selfless in the end, and I thought the twist ending was both satisfying and hilarious. Overall, a great book, and one that I won't forget very easily.

Middle School Book Reviews - Spotlight on Graphic Novels!

Each week we will be posting reviews from a rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grader who are participating in our 10 in 10 challenge (read 10 books in 10 weeks) this summer.  Check back regularly to get recommendations from kids like you!

This week's focus is graphic novels:

Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
Reviewed by A.C., a rising 6th grader

This book is about a dog and a robot who are best friends.  They go to the beach together and dog wants robot to go in the water with him.  That's when the trouble starts.  This book has no words so you get to make them up.  Happy reading!


Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Reviewed by K.W., a rising 7th grader

Callie loves theater but can't sing so she decides to join stage crew.  The actors having drama on and off stage makes it crazy! When she meets two brothers, her year takes a turn.  I love this book.  The story was great.  The characters seemed real.  The artwork was fabulous. 5 out of 5.

Level Up by Gene Luen Yang
Reviewed by K.W., a rising 8th grader

I really enjoyed this book.  It was fun and interesting to read from beginning to end! It was funny and had a good lesson in the end.  I would definitely recommend this book to someone!

Middle School Book Reviews

Each week we will be posting reviews from a rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grader who are participating in our 10 in 10 challenge (read 10 books in 10 weeks) this summer.  Check back regularly to get recommendations from kids like you!

Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by N.G., a rising 6th grader

I thought that this book was interesting to read. I liked they way that the other described the characters and the illustrations. I will probably like the other books in the series of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.





The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Reviewed by E.M., a rising 7th grader

I really enjoyed The Adoration of Jenna Fox. As I read, I felt like I was a part of the book. The author made it seem as if the reader was in the accident, so they forgot everything and had to go through the same learning process as Jenna. This writing style was interesting and I never wanted to put down the book. Jenna's lack of friends, knowledge, and an understanding for her family add to the book's intensity and interest level. Throughout the book, there were cliffhangers and curveballs. I liked this because I was always engaged and kept avidly reading. I never wanted to miss a part. I definitely want to read the other books in the series and I would recommend this book to friends.



Hattie Ever After by Kirby Lawson
Reviewed by J.H., a rising 8th grader

A pretty good book, took me a while to finish, but overall I liked it and was sad when it ended. I like the way in the book that Hattie stood up for herself and decided what she wanted to do and then achieved that goal. She didn't care about what other people thought, she just went out and did it.
 

Middle School Book Reviews

Each week we will be posting reviews from a rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grader who are participating in our 10 in 10 challenge (read 10 books in 10 weeks) this summer.  Check back regularly to get recommendations from kids like you!

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
reviewed by V.I., a rising 6th grader:

I really liked this book because I felt as if I were Tom Sawyer myself.  I think Tom is really brave and daring.  I would call this book a two thumbs up and five star book.

Ungifted by Gordon Korman
reviewed by O.M., a rising 7th grader

It was a great book with a great plot.  The characters fit their roles perfectly.  It was full of humor.




Chew on This by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson
reviewed by M.B., a rising 8th grader

This book was really interesting.  You can learn a lot about healthy and unhealthy foods from it. It was cool to hear about how some fast-food chains got their start.  Although it was sometimes disturbing, learning how they make their food is interesting too!

Middle School Book Reviews

Each week we will be posting reviews from a rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grader who are participating in our 10 in 10 challenge (read 10 books in 10 weeks) this summer.  Check back regularly to get recommendations from kids like you!


Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper
reviewed by K.K., a rising 6th grader:

This book is about a girl named Melody who has a disability- she can't talk, walk, or eat. Melody goes to a school with a class for disabled kids. Even though Melody is disabled she has lots of things in her head. I thought this book was very detailed on how Melody felt and how hard she tried to be normal.





The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
reviewed by S.M., a rising 7th grader

The Wizard of Oz is a classic book. It is about four friends that go on a journey with lots of challenges to try to accomplish a goal for each of them. I think it's a good book about how people can work together. I liked it.





Monster by Walter Dean Myers
reviewed by M.B., a rising 8th grader

I thought it was really cool how this book was written as a play. There were also a few journal entries of the main character which were interesting, and helped you understand his perspective. The story itself was really cool too.

10 in 10 Summer Reading Program for Middle Schoolers starts today!

10 in 10: The Summer Reading Program for rising Middle Schoolers

at the Wellesley Free Library starts today, June 24th!

On your first visit to the Wellesley Free Library this summer, please pick up some book entry forms.  What you read is up to you!  Required reading for school counts!  So do graphic novels, ebooks, audio books, and non-fiction!  Check out the collections in the Quigley Youth Room and our booklists for more ideas. 
For every book you read, fill out an entry form (available in the Children’s and Youth Rooms) and put it in the can on the Children’s Department Desk.  Away most of the summer? You can also submit forms online on the Teens Page at http://www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org/teens_welcome.html or email the information to welmail5@minlib.net. 

If you read TEN books by the end of the summer, you will be eligible for our grand prize drawing for an ipad mini on August 26th! The name will be pulled from those participants who read at least TEN books.  We will also have drawings for smaller prizes every other week, so read early and often! You don’t have to be present to win.

Youth Events at the library this summer:

June 26, July 10 and 23 and August 7
7:00-8:30 pm: Films from Disney’s Vault in the Wakelin Room

Tuesdays July 16, 23, 30 and August 7 and 14
3:30-4:30 pm: Kids Jam Band (registration required)


Friday July 19 
2:00-5:00 pm: Comics Workshop (registration required)

Saturday July 20 and August 17
2:00-4:00 pm: Magic the Gathering Club

Friday August 9 
3:00-4:30 pm: Jeans and T-shirt Crafts

Monday August 26
7:00-8:00 pm: End of the Summer Bash and prize-drawing

Wellesley Public Schools K-5 Summer Reading List

Best Books for Summer 2013!

Spend the summer with some new books! While there is no reading requirement, we encourage you to enjoy our suggestions. Find this list at each library’s website, via www.wellesley.k12.ma.us. The list is linked to the Wellesley Free Library online catalog at www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org.

 

 

 

Wellesley Public Schools Elementary Librarians Pamela Allen, Rachel Keegan-McGlinn, Ellen Mandel, Liz Rey, Lisa Rogers, Roxanne Scott, Elisabeth Zimmer

Wellesley Public Schools Grades K-5

Picture Books
Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith
Lincoln’s ghost returns to see how things have changed. 32p.

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everby Marla Frazee
James and Eamon have a wacky week at nature camp! 40p.

Auntie Yang’s Great Soybean Picnicby Ginnie Lo
A Chinese American girl’s auntie begins an Illinois picnic tradition. 32p.

Because Amelia Smiledby David Ezra Stein
A little girl’s smile inspires a chain of loving reactions. 40p.

Boot and Shoeby Marla Frazee
Life’s perfect and predictable for these two pups, until a squirrel mixes things up. 32p.

The Boy Who Cried Alienby Marilyn Singer
Who will believe Larry when he tries to help a group of friendly aliens? 40p.

Cheetah Can’t Lose by Bob Shea
Cheetah thinks he’s the best, but two clever kitties have other ideas. 40p.

Doug UnpluggedbyDan Yaccarino
A robot unplugs to discover the world around him. 32p.

Dragons Love Tacosby Adam Rubin
What might go wrong at a party for dragons? 40p.
 Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycleby Chris Raschka
Expressive pictures describe the frustrations and joys of learning to ride. 32p.

Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Exclamation Mark tries to blend in but always stands out! 56p.

Extra Yarnby Mac Barnett
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits and knits for everyone in her town. 40p.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmoreby William Joyce
Dropped into a strange land by a tornado, Lessmore changes lives by giving people books to love. 56p.

Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
How many types of green can you name? This clever, creative book has beautiful art! 36p.

The Granddaughter NecklacebySharon Dennis Wyeth
A mother passes along a necklace with the history of her family’s women. 32p.

Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? by Eve Bunting
A duck misplaces his socks—or does he? 32p.

Hello! Hello!
by Matthew CordellA child tries to communicate with her busy family.

The Highway Ratby Julia Donaldson
A dastardly rat terrorizes the countryside in this story inspired by The Highwayman. 32p.

Harry and Hopperby  Margaret Wild
A touching story about a boy who grieves when his dog dies. 32p.

Homerby Elisha Cooper
A dog is content to watch from the porch as his family goes out to enjoy the day. 32p.

H.O.R.S.E.: A Game of Basketball and Imaginationby Christopher Myers
Two friends compete and learn what’s possible when they dream. 32p.

If I Built a Houseby Chris Van Dusen
Jack from If I Built a Car is back with his futuristic dream home, complete with giant slide! 32p.

I’m Bored by Michael Ian Black
A bored girl tries to convince a potato that children aren’t boring! 32p.

Imagineby Bart Vivian
The ordinary becomes extraordinary in this beautiful book. 32p.

Inside Outsideby Lizi Boyd
Peek through die-cut windows to reveal surprises. 40p.

It’s All About Me-owby Hudson Talbott
A cat gives three kittens advice on charming their new human family. 32p.

Just Ducksby Nicola Davies
Mallard ducks are fascinating—and fun!  26p.

Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore
It takes a village to rescue five ducklings who fall into a storm grate. 32p.

The Matchbox Diaryby Paul Fleischman
An Italian immigrant’s story told through the contents of an old cigar box. 40p.

Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and the Secret Mud that Changed Baseballby David A. Kelly
A coach discovers a special mud that
primes baseballs for the game --– and is still used today! 32p.

Mossyby Jan Brett
Mossy is a turtle with a garden on her back that is so beautiful, she’s put in a museum. But is this where she belongs? 32p.

Nelly May Has Her Say by Cynthia DeFelice
Nelly learns a new language to work for Lord Pinkwinkle in this funny tale perfect for reading aloud. 32p.

Nurse Clementineby Simon James
Clementine loves practicing her first-aid skills, but her brother does not want to be her patient! 40p.

Olive and the Big Secretby Tor Freeman
Olive learns the hard way that keeping secrets is tough. 28p.

Open Very Carefully: A Book with Bite.byNick Bromley
What would you do if a crocodile fell into your storybook? 32p.

Peanut and Fifi Have a Ballby Randall de Seve
Peanut doesn’t want to share her new ball. 40p.

Picture a Tree byBarbara ReidA celebration of all kinds of trees, in all seasons. 32p.


Puffling Patrolby Ted and Betsy Lewin
Each year, children on an island off the coast of Iceland rescue puffins. Nonfiction. 56p.

The Quiet Placeby Sarah StewartIsabel’s letters to her aunt tell of her adjustment to life in the U.S. 44p.


Sleep Like a Tigerby Mary Logue
A girl tries to convince her parents that it’s not bedtime. 40p.

Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! A Sonic Adventureby Wynton Marsalis
A rollicking tour through a neighborhood’s sounds. 34p.

Take Me Out to the Yakyu by Aaron Meshon
A boy enjoys baseball, in America and in Japan, with each of his grandfathers. 40p.

The Three Ninja Pigsby Corey Rosen Schwartz
Three pigs train at a ninja school to battle a wolf. 40p.

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteriesby David Levinthal
A toad detective tracks down criminals in classic tales. 40p.


Biography
 A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jennifer Bryant
Pippin overcame obstacles to succeed at his art. See one of his works at Wellesley’s Davis Museum! 40p.

Baby Flo: Florence Mills Lights Up the Stageby Alan Schroeder
The story of the Harlem Renaissance-era dancer, singer, comedian. 40p.

Drummer Boy of John Johnby Mark Greenwood
A fabulous story inspired by the boyhood events of Winston "Spree" Simon, the inventor of the steel drum. 31p.

BecomingBabe Ruth
by Matt Tavares
Ruth’s path to becoming a star player. 38p.

Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909by Michelle Markel
One girl helps workers stand up for their rights. 32p.

Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklinby Robert Byrd
A fascinating biography of an amazing American icon. All. 40p.

The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel.
With no training, 40-year-old Rousseau reinvented himself as an artist. 32p.

Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Millsby Renee Watson
The daughter of former slaves, Mills fought her way to Broadway during the 1920s. 40p.

Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Kellerby Doreen Rappaport
A look at the experiences that shaped Keller’s life.  48p.

Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American Revolution by Don Brown
How a bookseller brought cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to drive the British from Boston. 32p.

Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketballby John Coy
The story of the game’s 1891 invention in Springfield, Mass. 32p.

It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to DrawbyDon Tate.
At 85, a former slave began drawing memories of his life in Alabama.  32p.

Looking at Lincolnby Maira Kalman.
A girl wonders about Lincoln’s life. 32p.

Louisa May’s Battle: How the Civil War Led to Little WomenbyKathleen Krull
How Alcott’s experience nursing wounded soldiers influenced her writing. 48p.

Monsieur Marceauby Leda Schubert
The world’s most famous mime spoke volumes without words. 40p.

Mrs. Harkness and the Pandaby Alicia Potter
Ruth Harkness explored China’s wilderness to bring the first Giant Panda to the U.S.  32p.

On a Beam of Light: The Story of Albert Einsteinby Jennifer BerneAn inspiring take on Einstein’s lifelong curiosity and genius. 56p.
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veteransby Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
How Flanders Fields’ red poppy came to symbolize our soldiers’ courage. 40p.

Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy by Bill Wise
The story of the first deaf baseball player to have a long career in the Major Leagues. 32p.

There Goes Ted Williams, The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Livedby Matt Tavares
Lyrical prose and stunning art tell how Ted became the greatest hitter ever. 40p.

Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone
How the first American female doctor opened doors for future generations.  40p.

You Never Heard of Willie Mays?! by Jonah Winter
The all-around great baseball player helped break down barriers for African Americans. 40p.

Poetry

A Meal of the Stars: Poems Up and Down
byDana Jensen
Some poems read up, others down. All are delightful.  32p.

African American Poetryby Arnold Rampersand, ed.
Part of the Poetry for Young People series. Classic poems by Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and more, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. 48p.

The Arrow Finds its Mark: A Book of Found Poemsby Georgia Heard, ed. Poets mash up words found all around: advertise-ments, signs, and Facebook status updates.  40p.
Follow, Follow: A Book of Reverso Poemsby Marilyn Singer
Fairytale-based poems that have different meanings when the lines are read in reverse order. 32p.

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry: 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar! by J. Patrick Lewis, ed.
This book combines animal poems with amazing photos. 192p.

Pug and Other Animal Poemsby Valerie Worth
Eighteen beautiful poems with collages by Steve Jenkins. 40p.

Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More! Poems for Two Voicesby Carole Gerber
Nature poems designed to be read by two voices. 32p.

Poems to Learn by Heartby Caroline Kennedy, ed.
A varied collection of poems, beautifully illustrated, to share. 192p.

Poetry for Young People (series). Various authors. 

Step Gently OutbyHelen Frost
Gorgeous close-up photographs illustrate a poem celebrating insects. 32p.

Grades K-2

A Little Book of Sloth
by Lucy Cooke
Facts and adorable photos from a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica. Nonfiction. 64p.

Anton Can Do Magicby Ole Konnecke
The illustrations tell what really happens when Anton makes things disappear! Picture book. 32p.

At This Very Momentby Jim Arnosky
Imagine what marvelous things animals around the world are doing at this second. 32p.

Awesome Coin Tricksby Steve Charney
Step-by-step instructions on how to do magic with coins. Nonfiction. 24p.

Benjamin Bear in "Bright Ideas!" byPhilippe Coudray
One-page comics about the hilarious adventures of a bear who rides a square-wheeled bike. Graphic novel. 32p.

Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Foreverby Kate DiCamillo
Celebrate a fun, entertaining friendship. 96p.

Brigid Lucy and the Princess Towerby Leonie Norrington
Brigid Lucy is sure Princess Rapunzel is trapped inside a tower and decides she must rescue her. 104p.

Castle: How it WorksDavid Macaulay
Take a tour of a medieval castle! Beginning reader. 32p. Also: Jet Plane.

Dodsworth in Tokyoby Tim Egan
Dodsworth’s mischievous duck finds adventure in the big city. Beginning reader. 48p.

Frog and Friends: Best Summer Everby Eve Bunting
Frog loves his pond life, but learns to appreciate new friends. Beginning reader. 45p.

Let’s Go For a Driveby Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie are back with everything they’ll need for a drive. Beginning reader. 64p.

Like Bug Juice on a Burgerby Julie Sternberg
Eleanor’s excited to go off to camp, but she becomes homesick in this novel in verse

Sequel to Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie. Realistic fiction. 176p.

Libby of High Hopesby Elise Primavera
Horse-loving Libby longs for riding lessons, but how can she convince her mom? Realistic fiction. 192p.

Lulu and the Duck in the Park by Hilary McKay
Lulu brings a duck egg to school even though she knows she shouldn’t. Realistic fiction.104p.

National Geographic Readers: Tigersby Laura Marsh
Fascinating facts and photos. Nonfiction beginning reader. 32p.

Penny and Her Marbleby Kevin Henkes
Penny longs to keep a beautiful marble, though she knows she shouldn’t. Beginning reader. 48p.

Pete’s Big Lunch (Pete the Cat I Can Read series)
by James Dean
What a problem—Pete’s lunch is too big to eat! Beginning reader. 32p.

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttonsby James Dean and Eric Litwin
Does Pete cry when he loses his buttons? Goodness, no! Picture book. 40p.

Rabbit and Robot: the sleepoverby Cece Bell
Why isn’t Robot following the plan for the best sleepover ever?! Beginning reader. 56p.

Sadie and Ratzby Sonya Hartnett
Hannah and her naughty hands, Sadie and Ratz, get into lots of trouble. Beginning reader. 59p.

That is NOT a Good Idea! by Mo Willems
Goslings warn their mom about the dangers of getting too close to a fox in this cinematic tale. Picture book. 48p.

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
When a little fish steals a hat from a big fish, trouble follows! Picture book. 40p.

A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouseby Frank Viva
Mouse and his explorer friend journey to Antarctica. Are we there yet? Graphic 32p.

Undergroundby Denise Fleming
A boy plants a tree and wonders what’s going on
just below the surface. Picture book. 40p.

K-2 Series

Amanda Pig
by Jean van Leeuwen

Andy Shaneby Jennifer Jacobson

Bad Kittyby Nick Bruel
Calendar Mysteriesby Ron Roy

Cam Jansen by David Adler

Catwingsby Ursula LeGuin

Cork and Fuzzby Dori Chaconas

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoaby Erica Silverman

Daisy Dawson by Steve Voake

Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes

Elephant & Piggie by Mo Willems

EllRay Jakes by Sally Warner

Fly Guyby Tedd Arnold

Franny K. Steinby Jim Benton

Frog and Toadby Arnold Lobel

Horrible Harryby Suzy Kline

Houndsley and Catina by James Howe

Ivy and Beanby Annie Barrows

Keena Ford by Melissa Thomson

Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

The Littlesby John Peterson

Max and Pinky by Maxwell Eaton

Mercy Watsonby Kate DiCamillo

Minnie and Mooby Dennis Cazet

My Weird Schoolby Dan Gutman

Nate the Greatby Marjorie Sharmat

Roscoe Rileyby Katherine Applegate

Scaredy Squirrelby Melanie Watt

Skippyjon JonesbyJudith Schachner

Splat the Catby Rob Scotton

You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You by Mary Ann Hoberman

Zelda and Ivy by Laura Krasnovsky





Grades 3-5

The Mysterious Benedict Societyby Trenton Lee Stewart
A peculiar newspaper ad leads four children on a quest to stop villains trying to take over the world. Mystery. 512p.

Navigating Earlyby Clare Vanderpool
Miserable at boarding school, Jack befriends Early, whose obsession with finding his brother leads to adventure. Historical fiction. 306p.

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Carley’s mother is far from perfect, and she longs to stay with her foster family. Realistic fiction. 224p.

One Year in Coal HarborbyPolly Horvath
Primrose tries to save a boy who might be her first best friend. Sequel to Everything on a Waffle. Realistic fiction. 216p.

Penelope Crumb Never Forgetsby Shawn K. Stout
Sequel to Penelope Crumb. Penelope’s best friend is becoming best friends with another girl, so Penelope tries to win her back. Realistic fiction. 211p.

Seymour Simon’s Extreme Earth Recordsby Seymour Simon
Explore the extreme parts of our amazing planet. Nonfiction. 60p.

Splendors and Gloomsby Laura SchlitzA tale set in Victorian England about a girl named Clara, a puppeteer, two orphans and a mysterious witch. Historical fantasy. 384p.
Sports Illustrated Kids Full Count: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Baseball by Sports Illustrated Kids
All the baseball facts you could want to know! Nonfiction. 96p.

Starry River of the Skyby Grace Lin
A runaway finds the key to returning the moon to the sky. Fantasy. 288p.
 Stars in the Shadows: The Negro League All-Star Game of 1934by Charles R. Smith Jr.
Meet Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and other famous baseball players in this historic All-Star game. Nonfiction. 106p.

Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogsby Michaela Muntean
How one man rescued dogs everyone else considered hopeless. Nonfiction. 40p.

Storyboundby Marissa Burt
Una finds a mysterious book in the basement of her school library and finds herself written into the land of story. Fantasy. 406p.

The Technology of Basketballby Suzanne Slade
Learn about the technology that has revolutionized the game of basketball. Nonfiction. 48p.

Three Times Luckyby Sheila Turnage
Washed ashore as a baby and yearning for her mother, Mo LeBeau finds herself in the middle of a Southern mystery. Mystery. 256p.

Top 25 Football Skills, Tips, and Tricksby Jeff Savage
Also: hockey and gymnastics. Nonfiction. 48p.

Twelve Kinds of Iceby Ellen Obed
A lovely reminiscence of ice skating on a family’s homemade rink. Memoir. 64p.

Unspoken: A Story From the Underground Railroad by Henry Cole
In this wordless picture book, a girl discovers a runaway slave and decides to help him. Historical fiction. 32p.

Wonderby R.J. Palacio
Auggie's facial abnormalities shock most people when they meet him. He and his new classmates spend the year moving beyond first impressions. Realistic fiction. 315p.

The Year of the Book byAndrea Cheng
When fourth-grader Anna needs company, she turns to her favorite books for insight. Realistic fiction. 146p.

Zombie Makersby Rebecca Johnson
These parasites control the minds and bodies of other animals. For real! Nonfiction. 48p.


 




3-5 Series
 
The Borrowers.
Mary Norton

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Roald Dahl

The Cricket in Times Square.
George Selden

Finn Family Moomintroll.
Tove Jansson

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
E.L. Konigsburg

Half Magic.
Edward Eager

Henry Huggins.
Beverly Cleary

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.
Julie Andrews Edwards

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
C.S. Lewis

Little House series.
Laura Ingalls Wilder

Matilda.
Roald Dahl

The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
Beverly Cleary

Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
Richard Atwater

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
Robert C. O’Brien

My Father’s Dragon.
Ruth Stiles Gannett

The Phantom Tollbooth.
Norton Juster

Pippi Longstocking.
Astrid Lindgren

The Secret Garden.
Frances Hodgson Burnett

Stuart Little.
E.B. White

The Twenty-One Balloons.
William Pene du Bois.

The Wind in the Willows.
Kenneth Grahame

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
L. Frank Baum

39 Clues.
Various authors

Almost Identical
.Lin Oliver

Alvin Ho.
Lenore Look

Artemis Fowl.
Eoin Colfer

Babymouse
Jennifer Holm

Ballpark Mysteries
.David A. Kelly

Big Nate.
Lincoln Peirce

Binky.
Ashley Spires

Charlie Bone.
Jenny Nimmo

Clementine.
Sara Pennypacker

Daniel Boom, Loud Boy.
David Steinberg

Dragonbreath.
Ursula Vernon

Emily Windsnap.
Liz Kessler

Fablehaven.
Brandon Mull

Jake Maddox
sports series. Jake Maddox

Judy Moody.
Megan McDonald

I Survived...
Lauren Tarshis

Katie Kazoo
Nancy Krulik

Lucy Rose.
Katy Kelly

Lunch Lady.
Jarrett Krosoczka

Magnificent 12.
Michael Grant

Mallory.
Laurie Friedman

Martin Bridge.
Jessica Scott Kerrin

N.E.R.D.S.
Michael Buckley

Nikki and Deja.
Karen English

Origami Yoda.
Tom Angleberger

The Penderwicks.
Jeanne Birdsall

The Red Pyramid.
Rick Riordan

The Secret Series.
Pseudonymous Bosch

Septimus Heap.
Angie Sage

Squish.
Jennifer Holm

Swindle.
Gordon Korman

Who Was?
biographies. Various authors








Classics

The Borrowers.
Mary Norton

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Roald Dahl

The Cricket in Times Square.
George Selden

Finn Family Moomintroll.
Tove Jansson

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
E.L. Konigsburg

Half Magic.
Edward Eager

Henry Huggins.
Beverly Cleary

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.
Julie Andrews Edwards

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
C.S. Lewis

Little House series.
Laura Ingalls Wilder

Matilda.
Roald Dahl

The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
Beverly Cleary

Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
Richard Atwater

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
Robert C. O’Brien

My Father’s Dragon.
Ruth Stiles Gannett

The Phantom Tollbooth.
Norton Juster

Pippi Longstocking.
Astrid Lindgren

The Secret Garden.
Frances Hodgson Burnett

Stuart Little.
E.B. White

The Twenty-One Balloons.
William Pene du Bois.

The Wind in the Willows.
Kenneth Grahame