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Hilton's Monthly Picks
for May 2006
By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Rainy By Sis Deans Ten-year-old Rainy Tucker has just arrived at summer camp in Maine and she is not happy. Rainy is hyperactive, and learning to live with attention deficit disorder. When she decides to go off alone on a dangerous climb things change, but does she realize it? Grades 4-6 |
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King in the Window By Adam Gognik Twelve year-old Oliver Parker was born in New York and now lives in Paris. He discovers a crown in a cake that makes him the King of the Windows. Oliver must lead the Window Wraiths into a battle with their enemy the dreaded Master of Mirrors for control of the universe. Grades 5-9 |
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Falcon and the Carousel of Time By Luli Gray (Series) Thirteen-year-old Falcon, thinks that she is too old for magic, witches and wizards. When her Great-Great-Aunt Emily becomes ill, she must go back in time and find a way to save her life. With the help of some new friends Falcon tries to return to her own time, while trying to save Aunt Emily's life. Grades 4-7 |
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Moonrise By Erin Hunter (Series) The new series features warrior cats from different Clans who are far from home, seeking knowledge that may save their forest from destructive Twolegs. When they meet an unknown cat Tribe and new vision is shared a mysterious prophesy. Grades 6-8 |
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The Ghost Grave By Peg Kehret Twelve-year-old Josh is forced to spend his summer vacation with his weird Aunt Ethel in Washington. While staying with her he meets a one-legged ghost named Willie Martin. In order for Willie to find peace Josh must dig up his leg and join it with the rest of his body. Grades 4-7 |
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Trumpet of the Swan By E.B. White (Classic) When Louis the trumpeter swan was born everyone noticed that he was not much bigger than a mouse. He was a special swan one unable to trumpet or beep. How will he get along with others? Louis is interested in learning how to read, write, and develop himself. Come and join him on his remarkable career. |
