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The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier by Jim Murphy

James Edmond Pease goes to fight in the Civil War as a journalist. He gets hit
by a cannonball and still lives. Then he gets seperated from the Union as he is
wounded.

Recommended for~ 4th and 5th Grade

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

This book is great for a wet, rainy day. It's about three orphans who lose their
parents in a terrible fire. It can take you away to evil villians, great friends and
grown-ups with great imaginations. This book may be a little dreadful, but it is
still a great book!

Recommended for~ ages 9 and up

Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

Travis finds Old Yeller in the meat house, eating his food. Travis eventually adopts the dog.
But soon, the dog gets sick. Can Travis save Old Yeller? Read and find out!

Recommended for~ 3rd Grade and up

Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen

A city boy goes to meet his cousin, Harris, who lives in the country. In the country
Harris and his cousin have a lot of adventures and get in trouble. They will get into
lots of trouble....

Recommended for~ 4th and 5th Grade

Hank the Cow Dog series by John Erickson

Do you like humor? Animals? Then this series is for you! The books have silly
mysteries, animals, and humor. If you want to have a laugh attack, read these!
(available at the school library)

Recommended for~ ages 7 and up

How to Be Cool in Third Grade by Betsy Duffy

If you like books that make you jump up and down then I think you should read,
How to Be Cool in Third Grade . It is about a boy that wants to be cool , but
everything he does is really weird. The other kids think he is strange. If you like
funny books, read this!

Recommended for~ 3rd grade and up

The Kid Who Ran for President by Dan Gutman

There is a kid named Judson Moon. He is twelve years old. His best friends name
is Lane Brainard. His partner is June Syers. Judson Moom runs for presiden of the
United States. He talks in fornt of his school and tells the kids, "No more homework!"
It is a very very good book and you should read it sometime!

Recommended for~ 3rd grade and up

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

This book is about a kid traveling in a sled with his dog bringing him to where he
wants to go. They stop from time to titme to let the dog and him rest. I think it's a
really sad book because of what they have to do.

Recommended for~ 3rd-8th grade

Wizard's Hall by Jane Yolen

Wizard's Hall is a lot like Harry Potter books! You will laugh, you will cry, and you
will need a wand to deactivate his spells! Read but do not eat; if you do you will
have stomach pains. If you like Harry Potter, you'll like Wizard's Hall!

Recommended for~ ages 7-20

Pioneer Cat by William Hooks

There are a lot of adventure and a lot of problems and action in this book. You will
learn a lot about pioneers. This book is about a pioneer and her cat going on the
Oregon Trail.

Recommended for~ 3rd grade and up

The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg

This book is about four kids: Nohah, Nadia, Ethan and Julian. These four sixth
graders, or, "the Souls", as they call themselves, have wild and wacky adventures
with each other. Between outsmarting all the eighth graders, saving turtles, making
wedding cakes, and drinking tea, they have tons of fun. There is a surprise around
every corner!

Recommended for~ 2nd-6th grade

Basketball in Action by John Crossingham and Sarah Dann

Basketball in Action teaches you how to play basketball. It teaches you cool and fun
stuff. You can learn how to shoot and basketball exercises. Get this book if you
like basketball and want to learn more about it!

Recommended for~ all ages

The Haunted House: A Collection of Original Stories by Jane Yolen

This book has many little stories in one book. Children know the house is haunted,
but parents don't believe that the children are telling the truth. If you want
nightmares at night, read this book. (Just kidding around, you will not have night-
mares at night!) This is a great book to read!

Recommended for~ 3rd grade and up

The Witches by Roald Dahl

If you like to be surprised then read The Witches. You will know things that you never
knew you would. It's mysterious and a little frightening!

Recommended for~ 4th-5th grade

Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? by Dr. Seuss

If you like wikey wacky books, here it is! If you want animals here they are! The
funniest book, you will pick this book up and not put it down. Time to go around the
world through the barnyard. It'll be a fun time with Mr. Brown. With a big moo;
can you do a big moo?

Recommended for~ ages 6-adult

Pit Dragon Saga trilogy series by Jane Yolen

This set is all about dragons, fights , trainers, and definately FIRE! The main
characters are Jakkin and his loyal dragon, Heart's Blood, and his mindsendings.
If it's dragons, dragons, dragons for you, this is the set of books you'll want to read!

Recommended for~ ages 9-11

Cody Unplugged by Besty Duffey

If you like adventure books and funny things, then you will love Cody Unplugged!
The tough kid at camp is not so tough. At least at camp...

Recommended for~ ages 8-11

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

In The Cat in the Hat he plays games with the boy and girl. He also takes out
Thing 1 and Thing 2 who fly kites in the house. The boy catches them with a net.
They make a big mess and the cat cleans it up. If you like humor, get ready
to laugh!

Recommended for~ any age

Stowaway by Karen Hesse

Stowaway is a book about a boy named Nick who stows away on Captain Cook's
ship. The ship is on a mission to find land and discover new plants and animals.
They pick up two natives, but they die. If you like adventure, read this book!

Recommended for~ 4th-6th grade