Fablehaven

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Kendra and Seth are stunned to learn that their grandparents are the current caretakes of Fablehaven, a sanctuary for mythical creatures. It turns out that they both have the gift of seeing these creatures too, which turns out to be both a blessing and a curse. This is my favorite new fantasy series (not new to the library, but new to me). I can't wait the read the rest of the books!


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Cracker

Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Did you know that dogs were used to sniff out bombs and snipers during the Vietnam War? Neither did I. This story is about Cracker's journey from being a pampered and beloved family pet to an Army dog. I LOVED this book. Be sure to read about the real life "Crackers" at the end of this story.



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Woods Runner

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Samuel's family is captured by the British at the start of the Revolutionary War. He believes that he is all alone in his attempt to rescue is parents, but along the way the men and women of the Colonies provide him with much needed help. His rescue mission takes him deep into enemy territory. Will he be able to get his family out alive?



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Ninth Ward

Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Twelve year old Lanesha lives with Mama Ya Ya in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mama Ya Ya is not related to Lanesha by blood, but her mother died giving birth to her and her "real" family doesn't want her. Now a Hurricane is coming and will be devestating to New Orleans. Will Lanesha and Mama Ya Ya survive?







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The White Giraffe

The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Martine's world is turned upside down and she is sent to live with her Grandmother. She didn't even know she had a Grandmother and she definitely didn't know that her Grandmother owned an wildlife reserve in Africa. Legend has it that there is a White Giraffe on the reserve. Martine is determined to find out if the legend is true. This is the first book in The Legend of the Animal Healer series. If you are an animal lover, this series is for you!



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Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade

Princess Posey & The First Grade Parade by Stephanie Green

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Are you ready to start reading chapter books? If so, I have a fun new series for you. Her name is Posey and she loves to wear her pink tutu - everywhere. She feels like a princess when she wears it, but her mom doesn't think that she should wear it on her first day of first grade. This is the first book in the Princess Posey series. I can't wait for the second one to get here.



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