Friday booktalks

School for Bandits

By Hannah Shaw

Ralph’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Racoon, were very concerned.

Their son, Ralph was so polite and well behaved, plus he brushed his teeth without being asked! The only thing they knew how to do, so he could become a great raccoon bandit like his family, was to go to Bandit School.

Ralph didn’t feel like he fit in well.  While the other students were burping and grring, all he could say was, ‘Pardon me.’

Can this raccoon discover how to be the best bandit in the school using his good manners?

Welcome to Kirsten’s World, 1854

American Girls Collection

Imagine your family has to move across the world, with hopes to live with abundance.  Now, imagine that your family has a trunk that everyone’s possessions must fit into, this was called “The America Chest.”  What would you bring?

This book is about Kirsten, a Swedish girl, who’s family travels across the ocean to America, taking approximately 6 weeks.

Gut Bugs, Dust Mites and Other Microorganisms

By Mark Weakland

Every day we are surrounded by microscopic creatures that help us in ways we don’t even think about.  Whether it’s the tiny creatures that help us digest food, the bacteria that causes cavities or the dust mites living in your bed—we are full of microorganisms.

Rotten School : The Great Smelling Bee

By R.L. Stine

Bernie Bridges has a problem…two actually.  His pet bird and dog have been sent to him at his boarding school to live because his parents are going to be gone for so long they can’t attend to them.  Now Bernie has to hide his loud, smelly, lovable pets from the dorm-mom and principle.  Can he do it?  Or will the smell give it away?