STARRY RIVER OF THE SKY
by Grace Lin (ARC)
This is one story filled with good mini-stories that all tie-in at the end. A beautifully written MG. Great for a storytelling unit! I'll buy this one when it's released in September. I'll also recommend it for our school library.
REMARKABLE by Lizzie K. Foley
Quirky, eccentric, and fantastic tales from a very peculiar town named Remarkable. MG.The main character doesn't think she's very remarkable at all. This book will appeal to kids because some really crazy things happen, and there are pirates involved! Funny pirates.
THE FALSE PRINCE by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like exciting adventures involving royalty AND filled with mystery, this book fits the bill! The main character is spunky and smart, and the story is filled with plot twists. I can't wait to introduce it with a book talk (which I have to prepare). I can see it being perfect for 4th graders and older.
Picture Books:
Wanted: The Perfect Pet by Fiona Roberton
Betsy Red Hoodie by Gail Carson Levine
What I'm reading now:
Leepike Ridge by N.D. Wilson (Hard to find, but worth the read. Good story so far! )
Captain Underpants & The Terrifiying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey
(ARC). Release date set for 8/28/12.
What I'm working on right now:
I have some district meetings that require prep time, plus I'll be wrapping up my grad class this week. I wish I could do everything, but I have to sleep and read, too.
Shoes for today: brown/white polka-dot flip flops from Yellow Box!