Worst of Friends by Day, Larry

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I learned more about these two important historical figures than I knew previously. I just listened to "Jefferson's Sons" which has a much different view and sound than this book. This book is simple with information about the friendship of the two leaders. The illustrations are great. I think this would be a good book to read along with "Jefferson's Sons" to compare the mood and characters.



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The Wonder of Charlie Anne

The Wonder of Charlie Anne by Kimberly Newton Fusco

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really liked Charlie Anne. Her mother died a year before and the only peace she feels is when she is talking to her mother at her grave site. Now, her father and oldest brother are going north to build roads during the Depression. Their demanding cousin Mirabel has come to take care of her and her two sisters and younger brother while their father is away. But slowly Charlie Anne finds peace when Mr. Jolly across the road takes a new wife along with her daughter. Together they cross racial line to mend the hearts of some people.



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Field Trip Mysteries

The Zombie Who Visited New Orleans by Steve Brezenoff

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Adam likes these books. It is a series of mysteries called Field Trip Mysteries. The series is about 4 students on field trips but a different character is the narrator of each book while leading the group through the steps of the mysteries. The books are short, less than 100 pages, the mysteries are challenging to solve and include colorful illustrations.

Great for reluctant 2nd-3rd grade readers.



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One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street

One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street by Joanne Rocklin

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I liked this book and I think it would make a great read aloud for grades 2-5.

One morning on Orange Street an orange cone shows up on the street in front of an empty lot where the local kids meet and play everyday. The youngest child on the street is recovering from an illness and Ms. Snoops, across the street from the empty lot, forgets current happenings but remembers past events. All while two friends, Leandra and Ali are having a disagreement and Robert is trying to grab the attention of Ali. A mysterious stranger arrives and brings all of the events of the two days together in to a little perfect package.



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Igraine the Brave

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


We listened to this audio book during our Thanksgiving ride over the river and through the woods. The whole family loved it. This book had everything, knights, castle, magic, battles, dragons and moats. This book would be a great read aloud for a 3-5th grade class.

Basically,Igraine has to save her family and castle from the local bully, but her parents have turned themselves into pigs, now what? She goes on a journey to get the ingredients the parents need to turn back into humans again and save the castle at the same time.



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