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12/17/2018

 
Listed are a few of APA sixth grade students' well-liked books and suggestions for books like them to read next:

If you like Restart (by Korman), read Schooled (also by Korman).
                Capricorn has led a sheltered life and been homeschooled his entire life by his grandmother--until she breaks her hip and Cap has to attend public school. As someone who has never had pizza, watched television, or other experiences with which the rest of his class is familiar, Cap is seen as "weird." As a cruel joke, the bullies of the school band together to elect him as their class president. How Cap handles this situation is what makes this a great, memorable read.  

If you like Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (by Townsend), read the sequel, Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow. 
                  Read a review of this book here. 

If you like The Wishmakers (by Whitesides), read the sequel, The Wishbreakers, coming out January 8, 2019.
                   There are a number of students eagerly awaiting this release. A review will be forthcoming!

If you like The Lost Prince (by Myklusch), read the sequel, Strangers in Atlantis. 
                    Since accomplishing his mission for the Pirate King, Dean thinks his days of pirating are behind; however, when his friends are threatened he is forced to do one more job that involves the underwater city of Atlantis. The action of the first book continues at the same pace to a thrilling conclusion.

If you like Sky Jumpers (by Eddleman), read the sequel, The Forbidden Flats. 
                   Due to an act of nature, the Bomb's Breath begins to lower over Hope's town. Hope and her friends must make a trip through the Forbidden Flats, escape the bandits living there, and get the only thing that will save them all. This sequel doesn't disappoint!

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My Father's Words

12/12/2018

 
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Author: Patricia MacLachlan
RU Level: 4th grade

After Fiona and Finn O'Brien lose their psychologist father to a tragic accident they begin going to a dog shelter to work with some of the dogs there. The dogs help comfort them as they begin to heal and remember their father's words to turn into memories that will help them through their life.

This book is slow, sweet and touching with great advice and examples of children dealing with loss. While not for everyone, it will have a place with those who can relate to the circumstances of loss.

Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow

12/12/2018

 
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Author: Jessica Townsend
RU Level: 6th Grade

The first book in the "Nevermoor" series, The Trials of Morrigan Crow, deserved all the accolades and awards it earned, including the Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year for 2017. While other books claim to be the next best thing to Harry-Potter, this fresh, creative series is the real deserver of the description.

The sequel, Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow had a lot to live up to and it doesn't disappoint. In fact, it may be even better than the first book!  With twist and turns leading up to a surprising ending, it paints a fantasy world like no other. So many of the APA 6th graders loved the first book. It will be exciting to see what they think of the next!

Unplugged

12/6/2018

 
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Author: Steve Antony
RU Level: Kindergarten

Blip does lots of fun things on the computer; however, one day a black-out occurs and Blip stumbles outside. What?? There is more to do than is seen on a screen? What?? The world is filled with adventure and people and colors and . . . and . . . and . . .

Cute book that can spark a discussion on technology usage. The great illustrations also have things to say.  Good paired reading book.

Reading Promotion

12/4/2018

 
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Mr. Andersen, the P.E. teacher at DRA2, is an avid reader.  He reads aloud every day at lunch to one of the sixth grade classes. Right now they are starting the third book in the "Framed" series (Framed, Vanished, Trapped by James Ponti).

He joined in and read all of the books along with the sixth graders for their recent RU Book of the Year reading challenge.  He is going around at lunch to each sixth grade class and discussing the books on the challenge list with them.  He said he has a couple favorites which shall be revealed at the end of the challenge.  Thanks to Mr. Andersen for being a great example of a reader for our students!

Just add glitter

12/3/2018

 
Author:  Angela DiTerlizzi
RU Level: 1st Grade

"Bored, ignored, or feeling down?
Need some fancy in your town?
Want some shine upon your crown?
Just add glitter!" 

But what happens when everything needs glitter? This books answers if it is possible to have too much bling, sparkles and shiny. No, right?  Or is it possible. . . . The illustrations also really sparkle and add to the rhyming text in this fun book for girls. 
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