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Hilton's Monthly Picks
for July 2004
By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Shakespeare's Spy by Gary Blackwood (Series) Widge the orphan boy turned actor is the prime suspect when things are missing from backstage. To prove his innocence, he takes on a new and challenging role as a spy to find out who is trying to steal Shakespeare's scripts. |
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Starry Nights
by Judith Clarke Jess and her family have moved into the wrong new house. Her mother is sick and refuses to talk or come out of her room. Her sister believes in magic and she keeps hearing and seeing a ghostly figure. |
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So You Want To Be a Wizard
by Diane Duane (Series) Bullies are picking on Juanita because she won't fight back. When Nita hides out in a small library she finds a book on wizardry that guides her into another dimension and battles between good and evil. |
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Rowan and the Ice Creepers
by Emily Rodda (Series) A harsh severe winter is menacing the inhabitants of Rin with hunger. Many may suffer or die from the cold if they don't leave for a warmer place. Rowan and his friend must bring back spring and life to the land. |
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Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher Franklin Delano Donuthead is a fifth grader who has issues. He sits right behind the bus driver for extra protection. He tries not to be infected by classmates who don't wash their hands. And now he has to deal with Sarah the rough new student who lives in a grimy trailer. |
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Sonata #1 For Riley Red by Phoebe Stone Thirteen-year old Rachel and her odd friends fight for animal rights. They also have to come to terms with unsettled personal issues at the same time trying to save a mistreated zoo elephant in a small town. |
