https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m Children's Literature Project by Mayela Vazquez en-us 2017-09-26 23:53:34 UTC 2023-03-04 02:53:10 UTC hello@padlet.com mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191495634 During a snowy day, a little boy threw a snowball. The snowball went through many adventures. It flew over people, cars, and animals. The snowballs adventure ended after it landed in an ice-cream shop.
The book contains missing words that are replaced by pictures, which can help students with context clues. ]]> 2017-09-27 00:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191495634 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191497181 Junie B. Jones sees herself as the world's best spier. After a trip to the grocery store, Junie B. Jones spotted her teacher and started spying on her. Junie B. Jones got herself in a not so good situation after she accidentally spilled her secret to the principal about her teacher, Mrs. Junie learned her lesson not to spy on others. The book ended with the classroom celebrating Grandparents Day. ]]> 2017-09-27 00:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191497181 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191498662 Annie went to the store to buy some plants. Annie could not sleep at night because of how big the plants grew. The same problem kept occurring as Annie would buy new plants. She found a solution to keep the plants in her room by buying a helmet so she could sleep at night. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191498662 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191499347 The book talks about when the Civil War started, on an April morning. Throughout the book, it describes some of the greatest battles that occurred during the Civil War.
The Civil War is a great history book for children who are learning about the Civil War and the different battles that occurred during the war. The book is very detailed about every battle. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191499347 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191500186 Little Critter finds himself in many situations where he has to say "I'm sorry." Little Critter keeps apologizing every time he does something wrong. Towards the end, Little Critter forgot to take care of his little brother, so his mother suggested to be more careful because a "sorry" is not good enough sometimes.
I'm Sorry is a great book for children because it shows the meaning of apologizing. In order to avoid apologizing, one must be more careful. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191500186 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191501526 Penguins are birds who live by the sea in the cold. Baby penguins are called chicks. The chicks are taken care of by their parents until they get older. Once a penguin is old enough, they leave and become independent.
The book is great for children who are learning specifically about penguins. The book describes what the penguins go through as babies until they are fully grown to be independent. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191501526 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191502693 Ice is a great book for children who are learning about the different forms of ice and where ice comes from. Ice comes from frozen water, and the different forms of ice are snow, glaciers, hail. The book also talks about where ice can be found - in water, land, and in the sky. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191502693 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191503516 Great and informative book for children who are learning the importance of water, land, and air in our planet. The book talks about how people need water to survive, and the land is where people live. Air is also important because people need air to breathe. The book specifically explains why those three components are important to us. ]]> 2017-09-27 01:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191503516 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191815485 The book is very detailed and organized by explaining the historic events that occurred during the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail was led by many emigrants who were traveling west to gain freedom. The book is great for children who are learning about American history - specifically about the importance of the Oregon Trail, and how the Manifest Destiny came to be. ]]> 2017-09-27 18:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191815485 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191903362 The Polar Express is about a little boy's journey to the North Pole. As he gets chosen to receive the first gift on Christmas Eve, the boy asks Santa Claus for a bell from the reindeer's harness. The little boy loses the bell as he is on his way back home. He was very sad, but on Christmas Day, the little boy opened a small box left to him by Santa Claus, and it was the bell he had lost. The book is great for the holidays. It has a sweet message at the end - the bell can only be heard by those who believe. ]]> 2017-09-28 00:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191903362 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191909584 Two mice, a parent and its child, go on adventures together. The adventures take place in cavernous caves, carnival celebrations, and at the king and queens castle. After an adventurous day, the two mice head home, and the parent finishes telling their little one how much they adore them. Great book for children who are learning about sequence. Also, the book contains rhyming. ]]> 2017-09-28 01:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191909584 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191911315 Listen to Our World describes each animal’s habitat and the sounds they make. As each animal and human enjoy the day in their world, at night, the mother’s tuck-in their children to bed in peace with the world. The book is great for children who are learning about the animals habitats and the sounds they make. ]]> 2017-09-28 01:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191911315 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191912188 As the Queen was getting ready for the tour in Great Britain, a swan flew by and took her purse. The Queen went after the swan. She went through so many obstacles and through many places in Europe to get her purse back. The Queen's Handbag is a humorous book for children. The book also describes the different places the Queen travels in Europe - which can help children learn about the different places in Europe.   ]]> 2017-09-28 01:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/191912188 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192298352 As mice are preparing for winter, Frederick is busy daydreaming about summer. Instead of working day and night, Frederick is collecting sun rays, colors, and words because he describes winter as cold and gray. When winter arrives, Frederick blew the mice away with his creative poem. This is a great book because it shows children that imagination and creativity helped Frederick create a great poem. ]]> 2017-09-28 23:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192298352 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192299622 Little red chicken asks papa to read him a bedtime story. Papa soon gets frustrated because little red chicken interrupts as he is reading. At the end, little red chicken and papa switch roles. Little red chicken reads papa a bedtime story, and he falls asleep before little red chicken finishes. The story ends with little red chicken and papa sleeping together.
This book is great for children because it mentions folktale stories that give children an understanding of what not to do in a certain situation. For example, little red chicken warns little red riding hood not to talk to strangers. ]]> 2017-09-28 23:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192299622 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192302170 After Rainbow Fish and his friends excluded a fish for not having a flashing scale, trouble arose. The fish was in trouble after a shark appeared. Rainbow Fish and his group of friends saved the fish, and invited the fish to play with them.
This book is great because it carries a positive message - not to exclude someone because they are different. The story is also great because it shows that working together and helping others is important. ]]> 2017-09-29 00:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192302170 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192305491 The book is about the different adventures Toad and Frog go through as best friends. They both genuinely care for each other and are there to help each other out no matter what. This a great book for children because the author expresses different stories. The story also defines the true meaning of friendship. ]]> 2017-09-29 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192305491 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192306237 After the discovery of the Aztecs Temple in Mexico City, the Spaniards invaded the area - causing chaos. The book focuses on the meeting of Cortes and Moctezuma. The battles cause the destruction of the Aztec Temple. The story is very detailed with the battles between the Spaniards and the Aztecs, and how the temple comes to an end. ]]> 2017-09-29 01:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/192306237 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193674941 As a child, Amalia always wanted to be a teacher. One day, Amalia came across dancers, and she became inspired. She flew to many places in Mexico and studied the different types of dances. After traveling and learning about the history of dancing, Amalia opened up her own dance group called El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico.
A great inspiring book that teaches children to always follow their dreams. The book is also great for the readers to get to know about the culture of Mexico. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193674941 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675077 After finishing his swimming lessons, Jabari has a difficult time overcoming his fear of diving. With the help of his supportive dad and others, Jabari's bravery helps him overcome his fear.
This story is great because it has a positive message to its readers - anyone can overcome their fears. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675077 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675219 Every summer, a family from Virginia leave the state for a few weeks to visit their family. The families come together, and the book describes the fun moments the families have throughout their visit. As the trip comes to an end, the family goes back to Virginia and dream about next summer's family reunion.
The Relatives Came is a fun book that shows the reader the memorable moments the families encounter ]]> 2017-10-04 00:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675219 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675522  As it was getting late one day, seven brothers and sisters decided to take a shortcut through the train tracks instead of the road to get home. The children knew it was a bad idea to go through the tracks, but it was too late to turn back around. As they were walking, they heard the train coming. The children panicked, so they jumped off the tracks into a steep slope where there were briers and snakes. The children were okay, but they walked silently back home. The siblings learned from their mistake, and they never took the shortcut ever again. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193675522 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676599 The Iroquois are one of the most powerful groups in the Indian nations. The story gives great insight of how the Iroquois lived traditionally. The book talks about where the Iroquois settled, and they also did not have written language. They would tell stories instead. This is a great book for readers to learn about the traditions of the Iroquois. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676599 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676751 The story begins about how the American Flag was created. The flag started off with a few stars, and the stripes symbolize the thirteen colonies. The American Flag is a great source book for children who are learning about how the flag was created and what the stars and stripes mean. The story is very detailed about the American history as the flag was being created. The book mentions the presidents and the battles during those times. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676751 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676885 The story is about Jane Addams, the first woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The story talks about Jane's remarkable journey to creating the Hull House. The Hull House was created for people in need. America today is thankful for Jane Addams hard-work, dedication, and generosity to the community in Chicago. This story is a great book choice for children because they get to learn about the remarkable things Jane Addams did for the people in need. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193676885 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677041 The book is very informative about what sand, silt, and mud are and how they are formed and used. The book also informs the reader about how the three components rely on the rock cycle, and the rock cycle rely on sand, silt, and mud. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677041 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677644 Deep in the Swamp is a story about the different types of animals and their babies found in the Okefenokee Swamp.
The book is great for children because it gives them an insight about the different types of animals, insects, and plants found in the swamp. In the end, the author provides information about each animal, insect, and plant - the readers get a better understanding about why the animals, insects, and plants are found in the Okefenokee Swamp. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677644 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677804 Seamore is a seahorse who wonders what types of creatures it will encounter in the sea. Seamore comes many beautiful creatures throughout its journey,
A Swim through the Sea is a great book for children because the author is detailed with the types of creatures found in the sea. The book contains information about the creatures. Also, the sea creatures are in alphabetical order. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677804 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677954 The book, Earthquakes, informs the reader how an earthquake forms and the type of destructions it causes. Earthquakes happen everyday, but some are very small that people can't feel them.
This informative book is great for children who are learning about earthquakes. The author is very detailed with safety tips for its readers about what to do during an earthquake. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193677954 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678305 The story talks about the size of each dinosaur. The author compared the size of the dinosaurs to different objects used by humans. 
This book is great for students who are learning about fossils and dinosaurs because it gives them an insight about how big dinosaurs were. At the end of the book, the author lists the different types of dinosaurs and their size. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678305 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678540 The story informs the reader step by step how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. After the butterfly if formed, they start looking for flowers that contain nectar so they can eat.
Waiting for Wings a great book for children because it informs them how a butterfly is formed. Also, the book contains information about the different types of butterflies and flowers they get their food from. The book also contains rhyme witch is great for students who are learning about rhyming. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678540 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678760 The fairies seek help from Kirsty and Rachel after Mean Jack Frost stole their magical jewels. Scarlett the Garnet Fairy explained that she cannot control the sizes due to the fact that her garnet is missing. Kirsty and Rachel phase many problems to get the seven jewels. The girls chase after goblin's who stole Scarlett and the garnet. After a crazy adventure, Kirsty and Rachel capture the seven magical jewels. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678760 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678909 Harry's classmates were all fascinated with his microscopic necklace. Harry promised them he was going to show them the kingdom of mushroom during recess. Harry and his classmates faced a few problems after finding a hole and sneaking under the fence to look at the kingdom of mushrooms. They face consequences after Miss Mackle finds out they broke the school rules. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193678909 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679066 Jack and Annie go on a mission to free a terrier pup, Teddy, who is on a spell. The first stop is on the Titanic. Jack and Annie go through many obstacles to find a gift that will complete part of their mission. Throughout their adventure, Jack and Annie try saving everyone on the ship as well as trying to save Teddy.
The Magic Tree House book is an adventurous story that informs the readers about the tragic incident that happened in 1912 - the Titanic. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679066 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679269 A baby dragon is held captive in Wild Island after it accidentally fell in the island. The baby dragon is forced to work day and night. When Elmer Elevator finds out about the story, he travels to Wild Island to free the baby dragon. Rescuing the baby dragon is not easy - Elmer goes through many obstacles before he gets to the baby dragon. Elmer goes through many wild animals: tigers, rhinoceros, lions, gorillas, and crocodiles. After a difficult journey, Elmer finds the baby dragon. Happily, they both fly away back home. ]]> 2017-10-04 00:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679269 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679460 The novel demonstrates to be proud of who you are - "everybody is smart in different ways." The story is about three characters: Ally, Keisha, and Albert. Each character goes through many challenging obstacles. At the beginning, Ally does not like school because of her learning disabilities. In the story, Ally learned not to care about what people said about her.  The book stated, “everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it’ll spend it’s whole life thinking it’s stupid” (p. 159). ]]> 2017-10-04 00:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679460 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679789 The novel is about a girl named Melody Brooks who cannot communicate due to a cerebral palsy. Melody becomes frustrated at school and at home because she is not able to communicate and share her opinions. Melody is later gifted a computer that will help her communicate her thoughts. Throughout the story, Melody learns that she is no different from someone else despite her disabilities. The book is a great choice because the author incorporates love in the story.
 ]]> 2017-10-04 00:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193679789 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193680209 August Pulliman, also known as Auggie, is a thirteen year old who has a facial deformity. The health issue prevents Auggie from interacting with others and making friends. One day, Auggie's parents decide that he is ready to go to Middle school. Auggie faces many ups and downs during school, but at the end, Auggie meets incredible friends, Jack and Summer who support him. Auggie's first year in school trend out to be incredible. He won the Henry Ward Beecher medal and he feels like a regular kid. 
A phenomenal book! I recommend for children!
 .]]> 2017-10-04 00:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/193680209 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951518 Throughout the story, Nate Wright faces many surprises. Throughout the problems, Nate stays positive and survives the obstacles. This is a great book for children because they get to see how Nate Wright faces his problems - pop quiz, change in his diet, and his soccer career but he stays positive throughout the story. One of the positive messages this story has is to not always believe every story you hear, and to always stay positive when facing your problems. ]]> 2017-10-08 01:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951518 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951562 Billy is the new super diaper baby created by the Captain Underpants creators - George and Harold. Deputy Dangerous and his dog steal Captain Underpants powers by creating it into liquid. Billy then is born and is accidentally placed in the bucket where the powers are kept in. Billy drinks the liquid and develops great powers. Throughout the story, Deputy Dangerous and his dog create a device that can potentially steal Billy's power. The story is great for children because it contains humor, and they get to explore the adventures of diaper baby. ]]> 2017-10-08 01:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951562 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951592 Babymouse enjoys ice skating. One day, Babymouse was scouted to start training for a competition. Babymouse was determined to win the gold trophy. As time passed by, Babymouse grew tired and did not want to compete anymore. Babymouse missed her friends and cupcakes way too much. She realized that winning isn't everything if you are not happy. This story is great for children because it provides a positive message - winning isn't everything. ]]> 2017-10-08 01:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951592 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951850 Victor Starspeeder starts his new journey in the Jedi Academy. As the new person in the Jedi Academy, Victor must make new friends. Victor also has to get along with his sister, since she is not liking the idea of her brother being in the same academy as her. Victor also has to learn to become a good Jedi by controlling his emotions. Victor has to get used to new routines, but he is ready to become a Jedi.]]> 2017-10-08 01:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951850 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951941 El Deafo is a great and inspiring book for young readers. The story starts off with Cece living a normal life until she faces meningitis - which affects her hearing. Cece has to get used to wearing a hearing device. Cece and her family move to Virginia, and this creates an opportunity for Cece to start all over. Throughout her new journey, Cece finds it hard to make new friends, but later in the story she meets her best friend, Martha. After facing many problems, towards the end, Cece feels accepted and is classified as the class hero after she warns her class that their teacher is coming. ]]> 2017-10-08 01:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/194951941 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213128525 The story is about a pig named Wilbur, who is saved by Fern. In the barn, Wilbur meets a spider named charlotte. Charlotte becomes Wilbur's best friend as she helps him survive when he is chosen as the food's choice in Christmas. As time passed by, Charlotte grew old, and Wilbur was upset. Wilbur was thankful of having a friend like charlotte. ]]> 2017-12-05 01:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213128525 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213129594 The story is about a boy named Billy whose dream is to own hounds. Billy works hard for two years to save up money. Finally, Billy purchases two hound dogs - Little Ann and Old Dan. Billy and his hound dogs go through many adventures together, and Billy teaches Little Ann and Old Dan to hunt. During a devastating scene, Old Dan passes away. Little Ann is so devastated that she passes away a few days later. A red fern grows in bette Little Ann and Old Dan's graves. 
The author did a phenomenal job of incorporating the true meaning of love. ]]> 2017-12-05 01:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213129594 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213130354 The book is about a boy named Stanley Yelnats who is sent to a detention camp called Camp Green Lake for a crime he did not do. Stanley's bad luck is from his great-great-grandfathers curse. Stanley and the rest of the characters have to dig up holes in the dry dessert. The characters have to dig up holes because the antagonist is looking for a treasure. The book is great for kids because the author demonstrates the true meaning of friendship. Stanley met incredible people in detention camp. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213130354 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213130763 The story is about a thirteen year old, Brian, who gets in a plane crash because the pilot had a heart attack. Brian becomes stranded on the wilderness, but he must learn how to survive. The hatchet, a gift from his mother, helps Brian survive. At the end, Brian is rescued. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213130763 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213131718 The book is about an imaginary school that was not constructed correctly. There are twenty-eight students, to two teachers and a ghost. The school was originally supposed to be a one-story building, but it resulted to be a thirty-story building. Each chapter consists of a story of each character. Each character must find a solution to a problem in Wayside School. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213131718 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213132028 Winnie is a young girl who comes from a strict family. One day, Winnie meets Jesse Tucker. The Tucker family is wonderful, but Winnie suspects that they have a secret. The Tucker family reveals that they are immortal because of the spring water. Problems arise when the man in the yellow suit is willing to tell the Tucker's secret because he wants to drink the spring water. Meanwhile, Winnie is deciding whether she should drink the spring water. In the end, it is stated that Winnie chose not to drink the spring water. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213132028 mayelavazquez https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213132413 Jess is a shy boy who lives in a rural area with his five sisters. One day, Jess meets Leslie - a girl who introduces Jess to imagination and creativity. Jess and Leslie create an imaginary land called Terabithia. Terebithia is located in the woods with magical creatures. Through imagination and creativity - Leslie and Jess create an unbreakable friendship. In the story, Jess has to cope with tragic news. 
The book is great for children because the author's theme is focused on the importance of friendship. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mayelavazquez/immm3mi0pj4m/wish/213132413