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Caldecott Award Winner
FLOTSAM by David Wiesner
Hooray! This one has been a HUGE store favorite!! A fantastic wordless book, a young boy finds an antique camera washed up on a beach...what do you imagine is on the film? Wiesner's best book yet!
Caldecott Honors
GONE WILD by David McLimans
MOSES by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by
Kadir Nelson
Newbery Award Winner
HIGHER POWER OF LUCKY by Susan Patron and Matt Phelan
Newbery Honors
HATTIE BIG SKY by Kirby Larson
PENNY FROM HEAVEN by Jennifer Holm
RULES by Cynthia Lord
The Lost Baron by Allen French, young adult book. Four stars out of five In this daring medieval tale a squire named Martin becomes involved in the mysterious disapperance of Eric the Red at the castle of Cornwall. His brother, the stern Sir Basil, has taken over rule of the castle. His lovely young niece remains sorrowful about her father's absence. Is there a dark secret hidden in the depths of the castle? Turn the page and find out! Anyone who is a fan of medieval literature will consider this a riveting read! reviewed by Belinda Z., age 13
Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff, young adult book. Five stars! In this tale that takes place in ancient Roman history, the Ninth Legion marches into the wilderness of Britain and never returns. A young, former Roman commander takes it upon himself to rescue the Eagle standard of the Ninth Legion, for as long as the Eagle is recovered the spirit of the Legion lives on. And he'll need the most unexpected of people to help him on his quest. The plot moves along at a lively pace particularly in the second half of the book. I highly recommend this historical fiction novel for anyone studying Roman history. reviewed by Belinda Z., age 13
