Third Grade Baby by Jenny Meyerhoff

DIY Holiday Crafternoon

 

We love crafting almost as much as we love reading.

 

This Saturday afternoon a bunch of tweens and teens hung out

to make holiday gifts for friends and family!

Below we are making earrings from bike innertube tires, button bracelets and beaded bookmarks.

 

 

Smile, you're making a stuffed snowman

 

One of the cutest gifts ever-- a game and ornament all rolled into one.  Notice the punch holes in the card.  There are pearls(or you could use beads) in the box that you want to get in the holes.  Hours of frustrating fun :)

Where Do Presidents Come From?

Where Do Presidents Come From ?
By Michael Townsends

With election season upon us, this book is a refreshing look at
how government works for middle school to high school. 
Written in graphic novel format, the colorful, cartoonish pictures could
even bring a smile to those who are not history loving fans...like my younger self.

The white spaces on the page are full of facts leading the reader to the pictures depicting other possibilities that may or may not work with government.  I found myself smiling while reading this book, thinking this may lead to learning about the President and government.  An example is Chapter 3, How Does the President Get Elected?  Through facts and pictures we learn that aliens, sea turtles, robots, bunnies, dogs and other various animals can not be elected president because of the 3 requirements to become president of the United States. 

The three requirements are:
1) You must be at least 35 years old (bunnies and dogs don't live to be that old)
2) You must have been born a United States Citizen (This robot was made in Japan)
3) You must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years (Sea Turtles and Aliens are out of luck)

Enjoyable and educational for middle to high school ages. 

The Fault In Our Stars Booktrailer

 Call for Booktrailers

open to tweens and teens in Tipp City, Ohio area

Grades 6-12

 

Win a brand new copy of 

The Fault In Our Stars

by John Green

 

How you ask?

 

1. Create a booktrailer for this amazing book

2. Upload to Tipp City-Library Ohio Facebook

3. The most likes wins a new book

 

 

 

Wait !!!!!

Can't get enough of this wonderful book????

Drop in for a book discussion with your BFF's

Saturday, Oct. 27 12-1pm

 

 

Questions??? Email weaverbe@oplin.org or call 667-3826

 

The Great Hamster Massacre

The Great Hamster Massacre
by Katie Davies

Nine year old Anna and her little brother, Tom,  desperately want a hamster.

Nanna, who lives with the family,  explains the reasons why their mom won't let them have a hamster.
Their mom, in her younger years, accidently "lost" two hamsters of her own.

But after Nanna passes away, Mom decides to let Anna and Tom have two hamsters.
A new hamster chapter has begun. 

What mom didn't expect was hamster babies.
And a hamster massacre.

Anna and Tom put on their private detective hats, using neighborhood connections, to get to the bottom of the story.


When I picked up this story I expected a goofy, light hearted story about hamsters.  What I got was a goofy, light hearted story about hamsters that included the topics of death, loss and adult relationships.   It was realistic in the fuzzy situations that life brings, told from a 9 year old point of view--which made it funny and understandable.

Depending on approach of loss, recommend to lower to middle grades.

The Fault in Our Stars

Add me to the list of thousands who are in love with "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green.

I should preface this by stating I waited to read this story.  I saw it's popularity ride through blogs, book circulation and friends who loved it also.  I waited, like I wait to read most popular books, because I wanted to read it without the hoopla, without the anticipation of thumbs up or thumbs down.

But really that was a silly notion for this book.  I'm just glad I didn't wait any longer.

The story centers around two teens, Hazel and Augustus, who meet at a Cancer Support Group.  Hazel knows eventually cancer will kill her and Augustus lost his leg before remission.  They are intelligent.  Witty.  And as you watch the two of them fall in love, the reader--or at least myself--fell in love with them too.

On the dramatic side--this book completes itself.  It is a 360* with the characters, the story and the language.  It is how we want to be loved and how we wish we could love, no matter the age.  And the reader accepts what these teens know about life, because we assume if faced with death, we also would live this fully and freely...knowing living tends to get in the way. 

And because people always ask, yes I did cry.

Big Mean Mike by Michelle Knudsen

Big Mean Mike is the meanest, toughest dog in the entire neighborhood.
He has the meanest bark. Mike has big, mean teeth and his black collar has mean, silver spikes. Clearly by the colorful, graphic pictures all the other dogs get out of his way when he comes around.

So when Mean Mike discovers a soft, fuzzy bunny in the trunk of his big, mean car, he sits it down on the sidewalk, speeding away knowing that bunnies and mean dogs don't go together.

As the story continues, the bunnies begin multiplying, not leaving Mike alone.
Like any good, tough guy, Mike eventually learns it is acceptable to be tough and caring. 

I especially loved the large, graphic pictures throughout the entire story.  With details of skullbones and spikes, the reader is not fooled by Mike's mean exterior, especially as the tiny, white bunnies keep popping up.

Picture book pre-k - 3.  Would be a fun read aloud to grades 4-5 when dealing with friendships, bullying, self-image.

Junie B., First Grader Turkeys We have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)

 


If you haven't met Junie B. you are in for a treat.  Junie B. is in first grade (though if you catch her early books she's a big, bad kindergartner) and the reader learns from Junie B's journal on the first page that "it is the month of Thanksgiving."

I appreciate her ageless language and using words like 'the month of Thanksgiving.'  And I love that Mr. Scary is having Room 1 create a thankful list for a school contest.  The winner of the contest will get a homemade pumpkin pie from their very own lunch lady.  This is not a plus for the kids because they are sure they will vomit. Ha. Ha.

Junie B. is thankful for exploding biscuits. Others are thankful for nipsy doodles and toilet paper.  Classmate May is not thrilled with their thankful list, attempting to use her mom's thankful list.  The class does not approve.  They enjoy their honest list--but will that get them the winning pumpkin pie??

Geared towards young readers, Junie B. can bring a smile to most anyone--and that's something to be thankful about--whether it's Thanksgiving or not.

Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams

From the moment Kelly handed me Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams to read,
I assumed I would enjoy it.  Little did I know, I would sail through it, loving the characters from beginning to end.

Written from London's perspective in a melt of poetry and prose, you are instantly brought into her world of loneliness. Sadly her brother, Zach, died and her once-upon-a-time missionary family is being ripped apart from the seams.  The reader discovers a realistic sibling relationship that creates a certain despair, as London remembers and shares memories about her brothers untimely death.

Inbetween the sadness, I enjoyed the process of London discovering what it means to "like" a boy or two.  She is a teen, learning to live again.  She is processing feelings, friendships and her parents.  Ahhhhh...  her parents.  Thankfully she has one parent that eventually stands up for her, remembering that she is still alive--needing love, affection and attention.  I appreciated that London tried to reconnect with her parents through words, making dinner and when that didn't work--teenage angst.

This story was a reminder that often we don't know what's going on in other peoples lives, whether you're a teen or adult.  I'd highly recommend to middle school through adult. 

Classic Crossover

If you liked these popular modern books for young adults, try some of these classics. Or, vice versa. Expand your reading horizons!

For fans of The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance), I would recommend anything by J. R. R. Tolkein. Of the high fantasy series I have read, Christopher Paolini has the most in common with the “father” of the genre.

The Twilight Series (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) by Stephenie Meyer reminded me the most strongly of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. The character Jane Eyre is remarkably similar to Bella Swan, if you dropped her on the darkly whimsical and rain-soaked moors of Victorian England. However, there aren’t any vampires in Jane Eyre, so I also recommend Dracula by Bram Stoker for an air of fantasy. And even more bleak weather.

If Unwind by Neal Shusterman is your thing (the next book in the series, UnWholly is due out August 28, by the way), check out Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and 1984 by George Orwell. Between the two novels, you will find a creepy sci-fi stitched together body, and an even creepier dystopian society.

Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mocking Jay) built on a long tradition of dystopian novels. I once again recommend Orwell’s 1984, this time in conjunction with Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Happy Reading! Well, happy reading if you like disturbing stories.

A big thanks to Kelly for today's classical crossover recommendations!

Look and Find Books

Princess Magical Moments  JE-Mag

Brand new at TCPL are some "Look and Find" books
geared for young kids.  Each page gives the reader a
different scenario, with large, colorful graphics to help
the reader 'look and find' their object.

Green Lantern  JE-Gre


Princess   JE-Dis


Mickey Mouse    JE-Zan



Dora  JE- Dor



Spongebob   JE-Spo



Look and find books help children in different areas:
Vocabulary -- building a better vocabulary every day
Answering questions -- where is the hat?
Location -- Spongbob is next to Patrick
Adjectives -- Ariel's dress is pink

Sesame Street   JE-Lob

Today I was reminded why librarians, educators and parents
need to be social-media savy.  I associate with plenty of adults
who know their way around Facebook and possibly Twitter,
but I also know plenty of others who are grumbling over my
first sentence.

Most days when I come to work, I check our libraries Facebook and Twitter.
Amazingly we are over 2000 + friends strong and 800-some
following us on Twitter, so this has become a priority in my
morning.  Today, I logged on and within 10 minutes I got a chat-ding:
from a local teen, ‘What up dog?” I chuckled at the ‘dog’ spelling vs. ‘dawg’
and responded back accordingly, asking if he need anything. 
I let this teen know that I was researching paper airplanes,
did he need anything? No--he didn’t. 

No big deal, right?

I don’t think so.  If anything it reminded me as a librarian
that even though this teen isn’t visiting the library in-house,
he still wants to know that we are here for him.  Teens, tweens
and kids are online or able to be at most points of their day.

They need to know that we are available, just like they walked
through the doors, even for a brief second.
I would recommend if you do not have a Facebook or Twitter
at your library, or if you are parent with children with social
media accounts, you take the initiative and do it.
Reminding kids and teens, we are able to help, listen and learn with them just like
the good-ole-days.

Summer Music Owns the Night

For the past 4 years the Young Adult summer club has voted on their top 10 songs of the summer, with a winner receiving a copy of the their favorite songs of the summer purchased through Amazon.



For SRC 2012 the winning songs were:
1. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
2. We Are Young by Fun.
3. Payphone by Maroon 5
4. Back In Time by Pitbull
5. Wide Awake by Katy Perry
6. Where Have You Been by Rihanna
7. Goodtime by It's Always A Good Time
8. Whistle by Flo Rida
9. Drunk on You by Luke Bryan
10. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye

Unfortunately I couldn't get the music ready in time for the teen party on Friday, so our wonderful Kelly compiled a few different genres of music that the teens could listen to.

So whether you are a teen or an aged teen ( sometimes known as an adult :) here's a few catagories for you.  Kelly offered many titles, hope you find these few helpful.

Hipsters:
Conor Oberst by Conor Oberst
Last Night on Earth by Noah and the Whale

Pop Country:
Ashes and Fire by Ryan Adam
Women and Country by Jakob Dylan

Teen:
Hot Fuss by Killers
Skeletons by Hawthorne Heights

Two for Tuesday

The Perks of Being a Wallflower--Stephen Chbosky; 1999

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming of age novel, told through a series of letters from Charlie to a sympathetic stranger. Stephen Chbosky painted an accurate picture of adolescence in the 1990s, but the characters and story are timeless. Charlie is a freshman, and an outsider. At the beginning, he is a sensitive loner. This is the story of him finding himself and connecting with others. As the novel progresses, Charlie's narration develops and matures, as he grows and defines himself. Charlie faces trials both mundane and unique, with an excellent supporting cast. Chbosky created such vivid, believable characters, they become the reader's friends as well as Charlie's. The plot is honest and well fleshed, and the ending is satisfyingly realistic. This is not a syrupy young adult novel about high school; it is the story of a young man trying to find his place in the world. Also, it is being released as a film on September 14, 2012, starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller. But read the novel first!

Reviewed by Kelly Dillahunt-Payne



The Chosen One--Carol Lynch Williams; 2009

The Chosen One is the tale of a young girl coming to terms with her isolated fundamentalist upbringing. The author, Carol Lynch Williams, did such an excellent job portraying the feelings of 13 year old Kyra, that she felt real to me. I could not put this emotional thriller down. I was exhausted when I finished the novel, from discovering, running, and crying along with Kyra. Kyra is a member of a large, polygamous family in a closed religious community. She feels that they are living according to God, until she discovers a visiting bookmobile, and starts secretly reading everything she can get her hands on. Between the books and her growing feelings for her neighbor Joshua, she begins to have an awakening. When the community's Prophet decrees that she will be wed to her 60 year old uncle, who already has six wives, she knows she must make a difficult decision. Stay with her beloved family, married to a controlling old man, or flee into the dangers of the unknown?

Reviewed by Kelly Dillahunt-Payne

A BIG thanks to Kelly for these awesome reviews!  Looking forward to reading more
of her marvelous reviews soon.

Bink and Gollie: Two for One

Bink and Gollie are besties, who have very little in common.
Together though they are a winning pair who discover the
thrills of the state fair in this newest book.

In this early chapter reader, Bink will try her hardest to win
the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game.
The simplistic, colorful pictures will keep kids wondering
what else Bink could possibly do to the carnie in her attempts
to win.

As the book progresses, Gollie is thrilled to try her luck
at a talent show.  But does she have what it takes to be
number one?  Or is she number one already?

In the end, the two find themselves in a fortunetellers
tent...wondering what the future will hold.


This book speaks to summertime, festivals and fairs with
an enjoyable storyline and pictures that match the story.
Kids will enjoy the quarky things these best friends do.
I felt this book truly had the childs perspective in mind,
knowing that early readers want to smile, laugh and
have a good time.

Geared toward K-third grade.

Summer Reading Club 2012

Winning Poster winner: Emma Smith

Summer Reading Club begins Monday, June 4 for Tipp Library.  The program this summer will end Tuesday, July 24.  Inbetween those dates there are going to be gobs of things to do for all ages...

The theme this summer for kids is Dream Big: Read and for teens: Own the Night.

Monday, June 4 1pm
On the first day of club for kids we are having the popular, musical, naturalist entertainer Chris Rowlands.  He will begin his show at 1pm.  Geared to kids, teens are welcome to stop in and see what all the laughing and learning is about.  No registration needed. 

Wednesday, June 6  4-5pm
Taylor Hicks, Youth Specialist, will have her first Chow Know How of the summer for grades 6-12.  Maybe you are new to cooking or you just want a great snack to make with your BFFs, in this "Midnight Edition" you will definitely have fun and get to eat (BONUS!!).  We do need to know if you plan to show, so either stop in to sign in or give us a call at 667-3826.

Saturday, June 9 10:30am
Whew---!!  School is finally out teens--it's time to Chillax and get some balance back.  Drop in for this teen yoga class with Beth.  Bring your best friends and have fun playing again.  No registration needed.

Stay tuned each week for the best, free fun in Tipp.

Scapegoat by Dean Hale

Scapegoat: The Story of Goat Named Oat and a Chewed-Up Coat
by Dean Hale

On the first page you're introduced to Jimmy Choat without a coat,
and the Choat's rhyming story.  Jimmy has misplaced his coat
and when the goat attempts to explain that the coat
is in the park--Jimmy turns the story around and blames it on the family
goat, Patsy Petunia Oat.

As the story unfolds Jimmy continues to have humorous, unfortunate adventures,
leaving Jimmy's scapegoat to be the family goat.

The brightly, exaggerated cartoonish characters lend to the stories
silly words and pictures--leaving you to wonder if Jimmy's "white lies" will ever be discovered.  It isn't till the end that the neighbor, who happens to speak goat,
unravels this tale.

A fun read for elementary aged boys and girls; those studying poetry.

Saturday books

Looking for some new young adult titles ? 
You have come to the right spot!

Hot onto our shelves are:



Another Jekyll, Another Hyde
by Daniel and Dina Nayeri


Rebel Fire
by Andrew Lane


Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom
by Emily Franklin


The Golden Ass
by M.D. Usher


The Girl in the Park
by Mariah Fredericks


Purity
by Jackson Pearce

















Immortal City
by Scott Speer

Annual Design a Poster Contest for YA's

Teens in the Tipp City area....here's your chance to be a part of the Summer Reading Club and a chance to win money.  Create a great poster, fill out the attached form and turn it in at the library.  Questions?  Call 937-667-3826.

Star Wars for kids

Are you a young Star Wars lover?  We have the books for you! 

Star wars at the tipp city library

 Title:                                                                     Location:

Even Droids Need Friends                                      Je- Bee

Jedi Hero's                                                           Je- Hib

Star Wars: The Adventures of Hans Solo                Je-Ken

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ultimate Duels            Je- May

Star Wars 1, 2, 3                                                   Je-Sta Board Book

Star Wars: Episode 1                                               Je-Hil Board Book

Star Wars: Episode 1: Anakin's Race for Freedom     Je-Alf

Star Wars: Episode 1: Anakin to the Rescue             Je- Ven

Star Wars: Episode 1: Anakin's Fate                         Je-Cer

Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace            Je-Wre

Star Wars: Watch out Jar Jar                                  Je- Mil

Star Wars: Jar Jar's Mistake                                    Je-Kru

Star Wars: Journey Thru Space                               Je- Win

Star Wars: Star Pilot                                              Je-Bul

Star Wars: Ready, Set, Podrace                              Je-Bee

Star Wars: the Clone Wars: Jedi in Training            Je-Sco

Star Wars: a Great Big Flap book                            Je- Hil board book

Star Wars: Ready, Set, Podrace                                   Je-Bee Purple dot

Star Wars: What is a Wookiee                                     Je-Bul Purple Dot

Star Wars: Blast Off                                                      Je-Sta Purple Dot

Star Wars: A Queens Diary                                          Je-Bee Black Dot

Star Wars: I Want to be a Jedi                                    Je-Bee Black Dot

Lego Star Wars, The Phantom Menace                       Je-Dol Black Dot

Star Wars: Clone Troopers in Action                          Je-Hib Black Dot

Jedi Heros                                                                   Je-Hib Black Dot

Star Wars: Planets In Peril                                         J-Bur

Return of the Jedi                                                      J- Lev

Lego Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary                        J688.725 Bee

The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide                             J-791.4372-Clo

Star Wars: Incredible Cross Sections                          J-791.4375 - Rey

Star Wars: Clone Wars: Visual: Ultimate Battles          YA-791.4375-Fry

New Battle Fronts The Visual Guide                           YA-791.4375-Fry

Star Wars Character Encyclopedia                               YA 791.4375


***PLUS many more Young Adult and Adult titles can be located on our catalog:
www.tippcitylibrary.org 

Happy National Library Week

With so much going on this week at the Tipp City Library, you should check out what you may want to do!

Starting with our Children's Book Challenge Wall you can test how well you know your kids books to enter in winning a prize basket. 

This week we also have teen and adult programs. 
Saturday is our finale with Putt-Putt in the library, starting tee-times at 6:30pm. 
Registration is required. 

Happy reading!

National Library Week, April 9-14

Check out what you can do  April 9-15 at the Tipp Library!
 

Monday, April 9
Twisted Stitchers Grades
... Mon, April 9, 4pm – 5pm
Grades 6-12 No registration required
Teen knitters' gathering will take place in 'The Vault'. Bring your own needles. Yarn can be provided. No sign up required. For more information, email Taylor Hicks at hicksta@oplin.org.

Mystery Lovers Discussion
"Naked Once More" by Elizabeth Peters
Mon, April 9, 7pm – 8pm

Tuesday, April 10
Art Start, Ages 3-7
Tue, April 10, 6pm – 7pm
Spring is here! Create your own unique feathered friend to display in our Library tree. Registration is required.

Wednesday, April 11
Little Ducklings Story Time
Wed, April 11, 10:30am – 11:00am
Story time for 1 year old children. Registration required. A care-giver must attend with the child. These programs include stories, songs, and finger plays.

Thursday, April 12
Classics Book Discussion- "The Metamorphisis" by Franz Kafka
Thu, April 12, 1pm – 2pm

Teen Advisory Board Grades 6-9
Thu, April 12, 4pm – 5pm
Grades 6-9 Application required
Please attend the meeting for your specific grade.
Are you interested in becoming a Teen Advisory Board member? If so, register and come to this meeting.
TAB Meetings are for teens who want to get involved. We'll come up with ideas to encourage teens to visit the library more often for programs and services that better suit their needs and interests.
The group's purpose is to help make the library more interesting, fun, and friendly.
Email weaverbe@oplin.org or hicksta@oplin.org with any questions. Registration is required.

Friday, April 13
Sip and Sneak Previews
Fri, April 13, 10:30am – 11:00am
Come and join us for a short book talk on the new releases here at the library. Coffee and donuts served.

Poetry Matters
Fri, April 13, 4pm – 5pm
"Writing a Poem from the Inside Out"
Susan Hoke will teach a class on poetry appreciation for adults.

Saturday, April 14
After Hours Putt Putt
Sat, April 14, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
A family event for ages 5 and up! Play our course throughout the Library. Refreshments are served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve you Tee Time at the circulation desk or by calling the Library, 667-3826

The Night She Disappeared

The Night She Disappeared
by April Henry



Kayla is the girl next door who works at the local pizza place.  She's liked by her friends and co-workers, perpetually perky and happily becomes a friend. 

When she makes a delivery and never returns, Drew, a co-worker, must make the call to 911.  The next day at school he asks Gabie, another co-worker, if she's heard from Kayla.  And then must explain what happened...and the worst thought of all...the person who placed the order asked for Gabie originally.

Each chapter is written from the main characters perspective, lending to the suspense and action throughout the book.  **Spoiler**What I found even more intriguing was Kayla's voice and the kidnappers point of view.** There is no romanticism in the kidnapping and the potential of problems that arise, but it is not overly graphic either.  Though it is an upsetting topic, it is a fairly easy read for older readers.  It could be used for reluctant readers.  I would recommend for middle school-high school.

As someone who used to deliver pizzas once-upon-a-time and now a mother, I found the book disturbing but ultimately that is a compliment to the realness of the story.  The book is action packed and very readable.

Enjoy!

One Special Day

One Special Day
by Lola M. Schaefer



You meet Spencer on the first page, watching his
parents drive away, with a Grandma-ish character waving goodbye.
The picture reminds me of an oil pastel drawing; happy, colorful & purposeful.

The book continues to discover all the ways that Spencer is a boy, comparing his behavior to the matching animal. 

Spencer is as strong as a



By the end of the book you discover that Spencer is
also gentle, as he becomes a big brother.

This was a kind way to introduce a new sibling relationship, full
of colorful pictures throughout.

3rd grade booktalk

Last week, as a 100 third graders walked into a warm multi-purpose room to hear their monthly booktalks, I asked them if they were tired.  They looked exhausted.  The teachers looked tired.  Most yelled YES, with a sparse No...and the teachers shared that the night before they had their spring musical.  

Asking to any who would answer, I asked if it went well.  Of course it did.
I asked if they would sing to me. 
Of course they would.

As they decided to sing "Hang On Sloopy" to me, I stood in front of these amazing kids and listened with teary eyes.  They instantly pepped up and I felt gratitude that they were unfearful in singing.

Of course they wanted to continue singing, but since my purpose in visiting was booktalks I had to change course and start talking books.  I always ask what they are reading before I begin.  I do that with every grade I visit.  And they are always enthusiastic to share what they were reading before I began my discussion.

I booktalked:



Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood

Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin

April Fool's Surprise by Abby Klein

Talk, Talk, Squawk by Nicola Davies

Children's book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters by DK Publishing.

The Wild Book

The Wild Book
by Margarita Engle

Fefa has been diagnosed by the doctor with word-blindness,
or dyslexia, stating she will never be able to read or write.
Her mother though has the beautiful idea of giving her a blank
notebook, where she can spinkle her words across the pages,
likes seeds in a garden.   This simple act creates a gentle confidence
and patience in Fefa's learning.

But when her father tells of  bad people who are fighting and taking
children, Fefa, along with the rest of the family, worries about their safety.

Written in a loose verse form, the reader easily falls into Fefa's young thoughts,
poetically understanding her state of mind.  Dyslexia not only has troubled her
past, but she worries it may trouble her future with safety concerns. 

The reader learns at the end of the story that though this is fiction, the stories were
inspired by her maternal grandmother's childhood stories. 

An encouraging read for struggling readers and early middle school.

Boys of Wartime

 

 

 

Boys of Wartime Series
by Laurie Calkhoven

It's a new week and I've got some new books ready to go ! 

Discover the Boys of Wartime in our YA Historical Fiction area:

Daniel at the Siege of Boston 1776
12 year old Daniel watches as Redcoat soldiers march through streets,
upholding the king's law and punishing the rebels of Boston.  Daniel
knows the rebels, they are the Patriots who are fighting for freedom
no matter the cost. Can Daniel survive being loyal to the Patriots
without getting caught?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg 1863
12 year old Will had always wanted to be a drummer for the Union army,
but once war begins, Will wonders if he really is ready to fight.  Wishing
the fighting would simply end, Will is entrusted with a dangerous act. 
Can he accomplish what's set before him?

Michael at the Invasion of France 1943
12 year old Michael lives in Nazi-occupied Paris with his family during
World War I.  Michael and his friend Jacques resist the Nazi in small ways,
but Michael wants to do more.  If Michael is caught helping the Alliance
Michael and his family would be sent to the concentration camps, leaving
him to decide how much he is willing to risk to defend his country's freedom.