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MCK |
Never Forgotten
(age 8-11) by Pat McKissack family ... historical ... poetry Catalog: A lyrical story-in-verse that details the experiences of an African boy who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. |
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Tales from Gizzard's Grill
(age 8-11) by Jeanne Steig humor ... poetry ... folklore ... short stories Presents three tall tales from the Old West town of Fiasco, where the lady sheriff keeps the peace and friends, old and new, enjoy the treats at Gizzard's Grill. |
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CAR |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
(age 8-11) by Lewis Carroll math/science/technology ... brilliant protagonist ... poetry ... fantasy The Mad Hatter, the Ugly Duchess, the Mock Turtle, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat-characters each more eccentric than the last. In these two brilliant novels Lewis Carroll created the most famous and fantastic novels of all time, that not only stirred our imagination but revolutionized literature. |
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CRE |
Love That Dog
(age 8-11) by Sharon Creech illness/loss ... animals ... authorship ... school ... poetry Jack hate poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments, and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say. sequel: Hate That Cat |