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Joe
Hilton's Monthly Picks
for October 2005
By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Walking the Dead By L.M. Falcone When a 2000-year-old-corpse ends up in his father's basement museum Alex is on a mission to the world of the dead to help this lost soul find their way to the Underworld. Grades 5-7 |
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The Giant of Sumatra or Pirates Galore
By Sid Fleischman Shipwreak is the name given to a twelve-years-old boy who after being saved at sea by a band of murderous pirates becomes their cabin boy. He hopes to return home to Boston one day instead he encounters a new adventure. Grades 4-6 |
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The Night Journey By Kathryn Lasky Rachel's parents have repeatedly asked her not to discuss the past with her great-grandmother but she must know the truth. In secret talks Rachel learns the story of her family's clever escape from tsarist Russia many years ago. Grades 4-7 |
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Mad Cat By Kathy Mackel MadCat Campione is a very good fast pitch softball catcher. Her team is winning but they are not having fun. When the team goes after a national title the girls who have played together for years will be cut to make room for more talented players. Grades 4-6 |
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The Green Dog By Suzanne Fisher Staples Suzanne really wants a dog but her parents have said no. Considered a bit of an odd duck, she likes to fish, swim, and exploring the woods. When a dog finds her she must convince her parents that he not to much trouble and she will learn how to can take care of him. Grades 3-6 |
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Collected by Alvin Schwartz (Series) A collection of tales of filled with ghost, demons, songs, horror and revenge that will make you jump with fright. You will want to read these alone or for sharing aloud in the dark. Grades 4-8 |
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