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Monsoon
Uma Krishnaswami (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Jamel Akib
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Multicultural, Realistic Fiction, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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It is summertime somewhere in a city in
India. It is hot, dry and very dusty.
The heat and humidity
is just too hot to handle. But for this
family and their community, one word is
all the buzz--
MONSOON!! Everyone tries to go about
their daily routines in this sweltering
heat. But everyone is waiting for the
rain. When will it come? The hot, humid
heat can be felt through the rich
illustrations and the minds of the
people who only long for the rains.
This is a great rainy day and everyday
story. Check it out!!
Reviewed by: Annie / Anonymous
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Morning Glory Monday
Arlene Alda (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Mayryann Kovalski
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Fantasy, Historical, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Summertime in the Lower East Side
tenements is hot, crowded, and noisy.
No wonder, then, that Mama was sad
whenever she thought of her home in
sunny Italy. Could anything cheer her
up? The answer comes unexpectedly when
her daughter wins a pack of seeds as a
booby prize at Coney Island. What
happens after she plants those seeds is
nothing short of magical and transforms
not only Mama's life but the whole
neighborhood. This is a wonderful book
that will leave you smiling.
Reviewed by: Carl / ImaginOn
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Otto Goes to the Beach
Todd Parr (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Todd Parr
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool
Category: Read Aloud, Summer
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Inspired by his own pit bull dog Parr
has come up with another fun-filled
Otto adventure. This time Otto is
alone at home and decides to go to the
beach to find a friend to play with.
However, Otto's day at the beach isn't
what he expected. He has to build a
sandcastle all by himself, loses his
swim trunks while surfing and can't
even get a bone at the snack bar. Poor
Otto! Will Otto even find a friend?
Parr's simple text and bright
illustrations will reveal the answer.
Reviewed by: Tammy / Steele Creek Library
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The Discovery
Gordon Korman (2003) , 120-160 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Mystery, Summer
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The Discovery introduces four
teenagers who,through different
frightening episodes,become
close friends. The group quickly learns
that a crew they are supposed to dive
with has other plans. Who will reach
the sunken treasure first? Through
flashbacks you'll be introduced to the
pirates who sailed the sea
with the treasure that the teens are
now seeking. After reading this book,
you'll be ready
to begin book two to see what happens
next!
Reviewed by: Susan / University City Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Amber, age 11 from Indiana
Im at chapter 5 right now and I know it will be great, The series Island is a great series too
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Felicia, age 11 from Pennsylvaina
I thought it was a wonderful!
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The Mystery of Blackbeard the Pirate
Carole Marsh (2003) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Historical, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Summer
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North Carolina’s oldest town, Bath,
attracts lots of visitors during the
summer because it offers an outdoor
drama about the notorious Blackbeard.
Sounds exciting, right? It’s even more
exciting for Michele and her younger
brother, Michael, because they visit
Bath during vacation and get stuck in
the middle of a mystery. The head of
Blackbeard (not the real head, but a
prop for the play) has been stolen!
Michele, her brother, and
some family friends visit many
historic sites, as they follow clues to
find
the pirate’s head. If you like
pirates,
plays, and history, you’ll be entranced
by this mystery.
Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
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