Spring Break Reading

What a week. Lots of things going on, however, I did start and finished the book Dormia. Alphonso has in his position a plant-a very special plant. Alphonso has skills, amazing skills only when he is sleeping. Alphonso, using his special skills must get this special plant to the main city of Dormia. If he doesn't he could kill the last remaining citizens of Dormia. But he could also kill himself in the process.

This is a fast-pace, adventurous fantasy that many will enjoy.

I found the website very interesting and helpful, so you may want to refer to it while you are reading the book. There is additional information about the authors as well.

The World of Dormia: www.worldofdormia.com

The Votes Were Turned-In: Results in April

Into the Wild

Tapestry: Hound of Rowan

The One Where the Kid Nearly Jumps to his death and lands in California

Chronicles of Vladimir Todd: Eigth Grade Bytes

First Light

5 Judges-5 Titles

Which books have you read?

Which books would you vote for?

In April, we will see which book Missouri students thought.

The Newest Book-In-Hand:

I have two books left from the Mark Twain list, and this is one.

In this book, the main Vassor Spore is an over-achiever, one who has to do better than anyone else. Her current goal is to get a 5.3 grade point average to be the top in her class. So she has her life planned out until the call from her grandmother. And boy does grandma have plans for her next summer!

Thank-you For My New Name By Mrs. Buchanan

I would like to thank Mr. P for creating the name Mrs. Book-in-hand and the BAM (Books and More)club for spreading it around the school. The name is very creative. :)

Other new things--Checkout the shelfari that I have added. On the shelf, you will see the children'ts and young adult books that I have been reading. So far, I have liked most of the books that I have read!



So the Book-In-Hand now is:Each chapter is the personal account of two boys who would rather fight each other then to look at one another. Punishment is to play games in the principal's office. You learn surprising things about each boy. I'm not finished with the book yet...but so far, so good!

Author information can be found at: http://www.carolgorman.com/index.html

Emma -Jean Lazarus Fell out of a Tree

Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell out of a Tree

by Lauren Tarshis




Emma-Jean is not your normal 7th grade student, and that is okay with her. She likes to watch the people around her, until one day when someone asks her for help.
She is more then ready. Only her help is different.
Emma is like most students, she really wants to belong.

Author Website: http://www.laurentarshis.com/
Kid's Read Review: http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/0803731647.asp

Seer of Shadows by Avi

The "Scariest book that I have read in a long time!" Imagine that each time you take a photo an unknown item begins to appear. In each picture that image becomes clearer. So clear that it begins to come to life, and seek revenge. It's more than just moving things around. This ghost wants a life for a life....

Don't forget to check the Avi's web site at http://www.avi-writer.com/

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Creating Peace One School at a Time

What an amazing story! Can you imagine climbing a mountain, in another country, and getting lost? Imagine being cold and hungry, in a place where you don't even know if people exist. This is the story of one man who returns the kindness he has been shown. He provides this village with a school, something they would really needed in this village. Of course there are problems on the way...like getting the supplies to the right place, building a bridge, ect. And of course, what you do for one group of people, you are asked to do for others. Don't forget to look at his photo's and read the interview with his daughter at thend of the book.

Read more about Dr. Greg and learn how you can help by going to the Three Cups of Tea web page at http://www.threecupsoftea.com/