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Joe
Hilton's Monthly Picks
for October 2006
By Joe Hilton of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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The
Wright 3 By Blue Balliett Calder, Tommy, and Petra are sixth graders at the University School who join forces to try and prevent the demolition of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. They must piece together the puzzle that may lead to the building's rescue. A coded message must be cracked. Grades 5-8 |
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The Witches By Roald Dahl A seven-year-old orphaned boy who now lives with his cigar-smoking Norwegian grandmother, by accident hears the witches of England secret plans for children during their annual meeting. Grades 4-6 |
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Mrs.
Kormel Is Not Normal! By Dan Gutman (My Weird School Series) For A.J., Monday is the worst day because it is the start of the school week. Mrs. Kormel the school bus driver wears a crash helmet can't find the school. And when the school bus gets a flat tire they are in big trouble. Are we there yet? Grades 2-4 |
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Roxie
and the Hooligans By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Nine-year-old Roxie Warbler knows what to do in all kinds of situations. But she is scared of lots of things, including the school bullies who have selected her to be their Victim of the Year. Grades 3-5 |
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The Sheep By Valerie Hobbs Jack was born to a proud breed of Border collies, the finest sheepherders in the world. When major events force him from the ranch he finds himself in a string of odd places, with no sheep and his relatives departed. Grades 3-6 |
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The Miraculous Journey
of Edward Tulane By Kate DiCamillo Edward Tulane is a porcelain rabbit who learns who really loves him after being lost at sea. In his travels he lives with several new owners hoping to get back home one day. Grades 4-6 |
