Amy Taylor - Fantasy or, dragons and goblins and beasts, oh my! *long*
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Suck it up - Brian Meehl
Suck it up isn’t your typical vampire book. The main character isn’t a stud vampire ripped with muscles. He doesn’t have the kind of charm that makes all the girls go weak in the knees. Instead, Morning McCobb, is scrawny 16 year old kid with a strong affinity for superheros and comic books. He’s nice enough - just not what one would expect in a vampire. He’s exactly the kind of vampire Luther Birnam, President of the International League of Vampires, is looking for. Now that Luther has reformed the vampire culture he’s anxious to integrate vampires back into human society and Morning might be able to help...
This was a funny book with a great main character. You can’t help but like Morning McCobb and quickly find yourself rooting for him. Recommended - Grades 6-9.
Found - Margaret Peterson Haddix
I don’t know that I would label this fantasy - more like science fiction. The first chapter of this book just sucks the reader in. An airplane appears out of no where and when an airline attendant, her first day of the job, boards the plane she discovers rows and rows of babies - no adults. Fast forward 12 years and the reader meets Jonah and Chip who have been receiving strange letters. Now you can’t put the book down.
This is a very well done mystery/science fiction novel that kids will love. There’s only one problem - once you finish the book you still have a ton questions. But don’t worry, there’s another and another.... Recommended - Grades 4 - 7.
The Graves Family Goes Camping - Patricia Polacco
This is the story of a very eccentric family and their camping trip to Lake Bleakmire. An unexplored and forgotten land filled with odd and outlandish creatures. While exploring one day the kids fall into a huge hole and are rescued by the family’s nanny, Phoebe a large Venus flytrap. Upon further investigation they discover the hole is actually a large footprint belonging to a fire-breathing dragon. Unfortunately, the dragon has found them as well and he doesn’t want them to leaver.
This a terrifically quirky book filled with unusual creepy crawly, slimy, furry, and strange creatures. A book boys will love. Recommended - Grades 1-3
Graphic Novel #1: The Baby-sitters Club: Mary Anne Saves the Day
Author Raina Telgemeier, takes the classic Baby-sitters Club Book Series and turns it graphic. This particular book is about Mary Anne, a shy & quiet little girl who is also the secretary for the babysitters club. In this story, the babysitter club members get into a fight and Mary Anne is forced to make new friends. But one night there is a babysitting emergency and Mary Anne isn’t sure what to do. Ultimately she makes the right decision and calls for an ambulance. Mary Anne ends up making the right decision and mends the friendships for the babysitters club.
I have to admit I didn’t think I’d like this book. But, my oldest daughter loves the original series and my second daughter loves the new graphic novels so I thought I’d give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The illustrations really enhanced the story and helped to modernize the characters. The voice is very good and the storyline is realistic. I think this would be a good book for girls who are reluctant readers or who have trouble focusing while reading. Recommended Grades 2 - 5.
Graphic Novel #2: Christopher Columbus: The Life of a Master Navigator and Explorer by David West, Jackie Gaff, and Ross Watton
I thought I’d try a non-fiction graphic novel. This title covers the life of Christopher Columbus and is geared toward students grades 3-6. Although the I understand the appeal of graphic novels, I found this particular title lacking. It was choppy and the illustrations didn’t add much to the story. There is a section at the beginning and the end that provides quality information, including a map and a cast of charters. Overall I think the book contained accurate information and would be appealing appealing to struggling readers. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. Grades 3 - 6.
Suck it up isn’t your typical vampire book. The main character isn’t a stud vampire ripped with muscles. He doesn’t have the kind of charm that makes all the girls go weak in the knees. Instead, Morning McCobb, is scrawny 16 year old kid with a strong affinity for superheros and comic books. He’s nice enough - just not what one would expect in a vampire. He’s exactly the kind of vampire Luther Birnam, President of the International League of Vampires, is looking for. Now that Luther has reformed the vampire culture he’s anxious to integrate vampires back into human society and Morning might be able to help...
This was a funny book with a great main character. You can’t help but like Morning McCobb and quickly find yourself rooting for him. Recommended - Grades 6-9.
Found - Margaret Peterson Haddix
I don’t know that I would label this fantasy - more like science fiction. The first chapter of this book just sucks the reader in. An airplane appears out of no where and when an airline attendant, her first day of the job, boards the plane she discovers rows and rows of babies - no adults. Fast forward 12 years and the reader meets Jonah and Chip who have been receiving strange letters. Now you can’t put the book down.
This is a very well done mystery/science fiction novel that kids will love. There’s only one problem - once you finish the book you still have a ton questions. But don’t worry, there’s another and another.... Recommended - Grades 4 - 7.
The Graves Family Goes Camping - Patricia Polacco
This is the story of a very eccentric family and their camping trip to Lake Bleakmire. An unexplored and forgotten land filled with odd and outlandish creatures. While exploring one day the kids fall into a huge hole and are rescued by the family’s nanny, Phoebe a large Venus flytrap. Upon further investigation they discover the hole is actually a large footprint belonging to a fire-breathing dragon. Unfortunately, the dragon has found them as well and he doesn’t want them to leaver.
This a terrifically quirky book filled with unusual creepy crawly, slimy, furry, and strange creatures. A book boys will love. Recommended - Grades 1-3
Graphic Novel #1: The Baby-sitters Club: Mary Anne Saves the Day
Author Raina Telgemeier, takes the classic Baby-sitters Club Book Series and turns it graphic. This particular book is about Mary Anne, a shy & quiet little girl who is also the secretary for the babysitters club. In this story, the babysitter club members get into a fight and Mary Anne is forced to make new friends. But one night there is a babysitting emergency and Mary Anne isn’t sure what to do. Ultimately she makes the right decision and calls for an ambulance. Mary Anne ends up making the right decision and mends the friendships for the babysitters club.
I have to admit I didn’t think I’d like this book. But, my oldest daughter loves the original series and my second daughter loves the new graphic novels so I thought I’d give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The illustrations really enhanced the story and helped to modernize the characters. The voice is very good and the storyline is realistic. I think this would be a good book for girls who are reluctant readers or who have trouble focusing while reading. Recommended Grades 2 - 5.
Graphic Novel #2: Christopher Columbus: The Life of a Master Navigator and Explorer by David West, Jackie Gaff, and Ross Watton
I thought I’d try a non-fiction graphic novel. This title covers the life of Christopher Columbus and is geared toward students grades 3-6. Although the I understand the appeal of graphic novels, I found this particular title lacking. It was choppy and the illustrations didn’t add much to the story. There is a section at the beginning and the end that provides quality information, including a map and a cast of charters. Overall I think the book contained accurate information and would be appealing appealing to struggling readers. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. Grades 3 - 6.
