Scumble by Ingrid Law

Scumble by Ingrid Law is the companion book to Savvy.  In the book, Ledger Kale turns 13 and gets his savvy which runs in his family.  You do not need to read Savvy to understand this book, but in case you haven’t, a savvy is a special power that only Ledger’s family can know about.  Well a few days after his 13^th birthday, he goes to his cousin’s wedding.  On the way there, he meets a nosy girl named Sarah Jane who follows Ledger to the wedding.  Will Sarah Jane find out about Ledger’s secret?  I recommend this book for someone who likes adventure, with a little romance.

Reviewed by Zimzims123

Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas

One class is reading Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas with me.  The book is really getting exciting now, but I know there were a few students who had trouble getting into it in the beginning.  So, I'd like to know what your opinion is now?  What do you think of the book?  Who is your favorite character?  Why do you like the book now, if you weren't crazy about it in the beginning?

Anyone want to predict what is causing the magical decay in Wellmet?

Click on the title of the book above to visit the author's website.  There are two more books that follow the first, Lost and Found. 

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

If you know me, you know I love fantasy books.  Dragon Rider is a great fantasy about an orphan boy, a brownie, and a dragon of course.  They go on a quest together in search of a safer home for the dragon, but meet all sorts of dangers along the way. 

The author of this book, Cornelia Funke, is the author of the Inkheart series.  So, if you've read them, or if you've seen the movie, you might want to give Dragon Rider a chance.  Let me know if you read it, and I'll want to know what you think of it too!

Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff

We finished reading Umbrella Summer just a little while ago.  I know it brought out strong emotions in me.  I laughed at Annie's worries, but wasn't able to finish reading it out loud to classes without sniffling my way through the ending.  How did this book make you feel?  Were you able to connect with the text in a special way?  Have you ever worried more than you should?

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

11 Birthdays is about a girl Amanda, and a boy named Leo who learned to walk together and had every birthday together since they were born!  Then Amanda heard Leo talking meanly to some boys about her. Amanda was heartbroken. So now it is their 11^th birthday and they are not talking to each other.  Amanda can`t wait for her birthday to end.  But that will change.  When she wakes up it is her birthday again.  She thinks she is going crazy but she is not.  Leo and she are the only ones that remember or notice that the day is repeating! So they set off on an adventure that no normal kid would do. I was not able to put down this book!  I hope you will enjoy the book as much as I did.  It was really an awesome book by Wendy Mass and yes it will be in your library. And remember you only have one 11^th birthday.

By Taylor Swift purple girl

11 Birthdays is a fantastic book.  Amanda and Leo, the main characters face a VERY difficult challenge in their lives.  And they must face it together, no matter what.  The town that they live in has some interesting history with some interesting people that may just be able to help the two with their BIG problem!  The book is very hard to put down, that's how good it is!


Reviewed by musiclover101

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was the Kids Read Across Rhode Island book in 2010 and Ms. Lin, the author was at the State House in Providence.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is a Newberry Honor Book of 2010, and one of the Rhode Island Children Book nominees.  Grace Lin is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, RI.  Her book is a story of a quest.  As her main character, Minli journeys in search of an answer to her family's problems, she meets magical creatures and hears many stories.  You'll enjoy going with Minli and learning the answer to her question.