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Joe Hilton's Monthly Picks
for May 2004

By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia

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	The Key Collection By Andrea Cheng Jimmy's grandmother is his favorite person. She lives right next door so when Jimmy learns that she must move to another state he is very upset. Find out what surprises are in store for Jimmy and his grandmother Ni Ni. Grades 4-5
	Jack Adrift: Fourth Grade without a Clue By Jack Gantos Jack Henry and his family move from Pennsylvania to North Carolina and he is very concerned about his new life. Jack is getting different advice from each of his parents on making new friends. Add in a pet duck, a crush on his new teacher, and a big sister spell trouble young Jack. Grades 5-7
	Granny Torrelli Makes Soup By Sharon Creech Rosie and Bailey the boy next door were the best friends but not now. With the help of her granny and making family recipes Rosie learns important about friendship and life. Grades 4-7
	Gossip Times Three By Amy Goldman Koss Three best friends in the seventh grade find their relationships changes when two of them like the same boy and the third may have to take sides. A funny story that will keep you laughing. Grades 6-8
	Flying South By Laura Malone Elliott Alice is eleven years old living in the American South with her mother. During the summer of 1968 the Vietnam War and civil rights protests are major concerns for many. Alice is trying to find ways to truly understand her family and friends in this rapidly changing world so she can do what is right. Grades 5-7

Joe's Classic Choice

The Sword in the Stone
By T.H. Stone
Follow the boyhood adventures of Arthur who was to become the legendary king of medieval Britain and greatest of Britain's rulers. Meet Merlin the magician who provides the education and training for the future king in many remarkable ways.
Grades 5 and up