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In this adventure, orphans, Sabrina and Daphne, begin going to the local school. Daphne luckily gets Snow White as her teacher, while Sabrina is stuck with nasty Mr. Grumpner and a crazy sixth grade class. One evening after class, Mr. Grumpner is murdered. Sabrina, Daphne, and their grandmother must discover which Everafter is accountable before it is too late. Review Another fun adventure with the Grimm Sisters, this story charms readers as they continue the adventures of this entertaining series. Well-written, fast-paced, and fun, this novel will have kids sitting still for hours to figure out what will happen next in this pleasure-filled read. Series: The Sisters Grimm Genre: fairytale; fantasy; mystery; adventure Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Publication date: October 1, 2005 Number of pages: 290 Age: 7-13 Grade Level: 2-8 Other books in the Sisters Grimm series: 1-The Fairy-Tale Detectives 3-The Problem Child 4-Once Upon a Crime 5-Magic and Other Misdemeanors 6-Tales from the Hood 7-The Everafter War 8-The Inside Story 9-The Council of Mirrors The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech
4/14/2015
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Unexpectedly, one day, John and Marta find a young boy on their porch. They don’t know how he came to be here or who, if anyone, left him here. The boy, unable to speak, has no way of communicating to them where he came from. The boy is there every day and becomes a part of John and Mara’s daily routine. The boy likes to tap patterns on different surfaces to make music, as well as paint with water colors and in the mud. The boy almost begins to feel like a son to John and Marta. But one day the boy leaves. Time moves on with John and Marta, but one day, years later, the boy, now a man, returns. John and Marta discover him sleeping on the front porch with “a guitar, a paint box, and a blank canvas.” It is like family coming home with all of them together again. Summary Acclaimed Newbery Medalist author Sharon Creech creates a beautiful story of a young boy who cannot speak and is accepted and even welcomed into the home and family of a couple. This novel portrays the ideas of love, friendship, and belonging. Sharon Creech has once again written a captivating novel. I would recommend this short but fun novel to all children. Genre: realistic fiction; family; children Publisher: Harpercollins Publication date: September 3, 2013 Number of pages: 160 Age: 8-12 Grade Level: 3-7  Summary
This book is full of Mary Poppins mischief--from Mary Poppins being pulled down by a kite string at the beginning of the book to taking the Banks children to visit the King of the Castle and the Dirty Rascal, visiting Mr. Turvy and his bride in their upside-down world, and the excitement of an afternoon with balloons in the park. There are always fun unanticipated surprises when Mary Poppins is around. Review The second novel in the Mary Poppins series once again brings back the magical English nanny that children will love. This funny novel introduces more fun characters relating to nursery rhymes and will bring you back wanting more adventures with Marry Poppins and the Banks children. Series: Mary Poppins Genre: fantasy; classics; magic; European literature; children Publisher: HarperCollins (UK), Harcourt, Brace, New York (US) Publication date: 1935 Number of pages: 268 Age: 9-12 Grade Level: 3-5 Other Books in this series: 1-Mary Poppins 3-Mary Poppins Opens the Door 4-Mary Poppins in the Park 5-Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane 6-Mary Poppins and the House Next Door 7-Mary Poppins A to Z 8-Mary Poppins in the Kitchen  Summary
One day shortly after the most recent nanny left the Banks family, Mary Poppins arrives, blown in by the east wind. She takes on the task of becoming the nanny of Jane, Michael, and the twins, John and Barbara. Mary Poppins has all sorts of magical tricks up her sleeve, including sliding up banisters, pulling items out of a so-called empty carpet bag, and floating in the air for tea time, all of which are adventurous times for the Banks children. Review Written by Pamela Lyndon Travers (P.L. Travers), this author, actress, and journalist, is best known for her Mary Poppins series of eight books, which she began writing in 1924. Children will love this fun story of the Banks children. Full of magic and adventure, this Mary Poppins novel will capture the attention of all readers. It would also be a fun read-a-loud in an elementary school classroom or as part of a child’s read aloud time to a parent. Series: Mary Poppins Genre: fantasy; classics; magic; European literature; children Literary awards: Nene Award (1965) Publisher: HarperCollins (UK), Harcourt, Brace, New York (US) Publication date: 1934 Number of pages: 224 Age: 9-12 Grade Level: 3-5 Other books in this series: 2-Mary Poppins Comes Back 3-Mary Poppins Opens the Door 4-Mary Poppins in the Park 5-Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane 6-Mary Poppins and the House Next Door 7-Mary Poppins A to Z 8-Mary Poppins in the Kitchen  Summary
Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have been shifted from foster home to foster home ever since the disappearance of their parents. One day Relda Grimm, a woman they believed was dead, shows up claiming to be their grandmother. Granny informs the girls that they are descendants of the famous Grimm brothers who wrote the fairy tale collection. But these books are not just fairy tales; according to Granny, they are true stories. When their Granny, a fairy tale detective, gets kidnapped by a giant, Sabrina and Daphne, with the help of some fairy tale people, must go to her rescue. Review Michael Buckley has created a fantastic twist on popular fairytale characters that children will love. Ancestors of the Brothers Grimm brought together with the fairytale characters that they wrote about create an exciting and fast-paced adventure for kids. With the magical fairytale characters interacting with humans, this novel is full of fun and enjoyment, leaving readers anticipating the next book in the series. Series: The Sisters Grimm Genre: fairytale; fantasy Publisher: Amulet Books Publication Date: October 1, 2005 Number of pages: 284 Age: 7-13 Grade Level: 2-8 Other books in the Sisters Grimm series: 2-The Unusual Suspects 3-The Problem Child 4-Once Upon a Crime 5-Magic and Other Misdemeanors 6-Tales from the Hood 7-The Everafter War 8-The Inside Story 9-The Council of Mirrors |
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