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Gr 3–5—When the fifth graders try to steal the fourth grade ballfield on the playground, the kids agree on a bet: whichever grade wins the all-school spelling bee will get the field for the rest of the year...
A lively offering for inspiring seafarers, in the standard National Geographic format, best for classroom use.
Purchase for collections in need of realistic fiction, especially involving death or suicide.
While it is smart to be wary of fictionalized history, there's no harm here; this beautiful and evocative introduction to Thomson's work is recommended for general purchase.
A sweet and sour tale that would make a good addition to YA romance fans' summer reading lists. Give to teens who enjoy books by Katie Cotugno or Robin Constantine.
Braun's artwork is an absolute treat, but because of the spotty coverage and the format, those using this book will likely require adult assistance.
Readers will appreciate the book's exploration of the bonds of siblings and music as a means of self-expression, but those looking to read about a band on the road may be better served by Charlotte Huang's For the Record or Len Vlahos's The Scar Boys.
This hip urban revamp of the mystery genre will win over strong readers, especially those looking for diverse genre fiction.
Visually appealing and absolutely disgusting, this highly browsable book is best for the "general facts" shelves in public and school libraries.
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