May 16
Hoot is a fast‑paced, funny, and environmentally focused mystery that blends humor with heartfelt themes. Carl Hiaasen’s novel invites readers to cheer for three unlikely heroes as they work together to protect endangered burrowing owls from a careless corporation. Reading Level Lexile 760L Interest Level Grades 6-8 Length 292 pages Award Newbery Medal Winner Jump …
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Feb 28
Fever 1793 is a fantastic historical novel. Amazon ranks it as a #1 best seller for teens for the United States Colonial & Revolutionary Period. With a 4.6 star rating with nearly 4,000 votes, many agree. Check out these great Fever 1793 activities. Fever 1793 Book Summary The story begins with an omen of the …
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Jan 10
If you are looking for a book will a likable character that will make you laugh and cry, look no further. Ghost by Reynolds is a fantastic book! Throughout the story, the reader follows Castle ‘Ghost’ Crenshaw as he struggles with a mean dad, a school bully, doing what is right and wrong, and belonging. Ghost …
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Dec 13
A Long Walk to Water is a moving dual‑narrative story that highlights resilience, hope, and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit. Through the intertwined journeys of Nya and Salva, readers witness the daily struggle for water, the impact of war, and the courage it takes to survive and help others. Reading Level Lexile 720L …
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Oct 25
Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical …
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Feb 04
If you’re looking for Brian’s Winter teaching ideas, Gary Paulsen’s alternate ending to Hatchet is a thrilling continuation that students absolutely love. After receiving countless letters from readers who felt Brian was rescued too soon, Paulsen wrote Brian’s Winter to explore what would have happened if Brian had been forced to survive the brutal Canadian …
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Apr 06
Who doesn’t love Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? With likable characters, magical events, scary moments, and humor, the novel is a hit. In fact, it has sold over 120 million copies making it one of the best sellers of all time! Summary Shortly before Harry’s eleventh birthday, letters begin flooding into the Dursley’s home addressed …
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