https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh Find out what to read from our school's most avid readers! en-us 2019-02-07 13:25:06 UTC 2023-05-16 15:32:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2355683307 Other Words for Home is a FANTASTIC story about a girl, Jude, who has to move from her home in India to her cousin's house in America. Jude feels that she doesn't belong in America, and feels miserable. Soon, however, she starts making friends and joins the drama club. Other Words for Home is a realistic fiction story directed towards kids in 4th through 9th grade. Check it out if you get the chance!]]> 2022-10-25 15:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2355683307 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2355687922 Things Seen From Above is a Realistic Fiction book that is great for anyone third grade or above. It's by Shelley Pearsall and it's about a boy named Joey Byrd. Just like his name he loves imagining he's a bird. He also likes to do this thing called spirals of sadness. Find out what his spirals represent and if he will find a buddy that understands him by reading the book.]]> 2022-10-25 15:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2355687922 ascoffone https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2365120611 I love this book because it is the point of view of a hamster in a classroom. Humphrey always has thrilling adventures. I think this book would be great for grades 2nd+.]]> 2022-11-01 15:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2365120611 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2365140885 This book is perfect for anyone including Kindergartners and our Eighth Graders. Such a fun Christmas book don't you want to take a look. Llama Llama most wait, wait, wait. If time could go faster that would be great. Jolly songs, baking cookies, time to shop, must not stop. How long till that special date. It feels like Christmas is very late.]]> 2022-11-01 15:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2365140885 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2392890648 Wink is a book about a 7th grade boy, Ross, who has eye cancer. He struggles with fitting in, since almost everything about him stands out. Wink is realistic fiction, and a great book for 5th through 9th grade.]]> 2022-11-21 16:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2392890648 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2402217216 This book is perfect for everyone and anyone. Sharing can be very hard, but Llama tries to guard, all his precious toys, may sharing bring him joy. At first it may not be simple, but sharing with Nelly make his joy triple. By the time its the end, sharing gave Llama Llama a brand new friend. ]]> 2022-11-29 16:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2402217216 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2432629207 A historical fiction book by Jennifer A. Nielson, A Night Divided is a story about how a Gerta Lowe is separated from her father and brothers the night the Berlin Wall goes up. She goes on a quest to reunite her family and has to face many challenges along the way. This book is great for grades 3-9 and I would 100% recommend. ]]> 2023-01-03 16:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2432629207 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2439743258 Llama Llama wearing his red pajama is making night drama. Llama Llama wearing his pajama calls down for his Llama mama. He hollers loudly for his mama but makes quite a fuss. Will he calm down and not have a meltdown? Will he stop shouting and fighting and pouting? Read Llama Llama Red Pajama to find out.]]> 2023-01-10 17:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2439743258 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2448999998 Bridge to Terabithia is realistic fiction about two best friends who build an imaginary city across the river behind their houses. Their kingdom becomes more and more advanced as they add more details. It's a beautiful story fit for a mature 3rd grader all the way through 10th grade. ]]> 2023-01-18 21:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2448999998 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2454962074 Can carrying an object be illegal? What if you get hanged for reading? Audra has to find the courage to cross through 4 layers of Cossack Soldiers. With help from her friend will she escape an arrest, survive attacks from the Cossack soldiers, and trauma from her parents getting a death sentence in Siberia? With twisting turns everywhere you look, can knowledge truly be such a crime? Read Words on Fire to find out how Audra helps Lithuania in their fight for freedom.]]> 2023-01-24 16:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2454962074 ascoffone https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2455024822 If you give a mouse a cookie, you have declared yourself a rookie. A mouse like this will make you bizarre, so you better give him a cookie jar. This book will go on and on, and before you know it the cookie will be gone. ]]> 2023-01-24 17:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2455024822 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2463309206 Have you ever been interested in World War 2 and want to learn more about its history? Well you're in luck, Rescue by Jennifer A. Nielsen will carry you over mountains, through plains, and most of all war zones including forbidden zones.  Have you ever wondered if you'd have the courage to face a Nazi soldier? Could you handle solving life threatening puzzles? Handle betrayal to the ultimate extent? What if someone millions of miles away was secretly helping you? Ride along Megs journey of ultimate courage through World War 2 to find out more.]]> 2023-01-31 16:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2463309206 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2467056135 A very popular read amongst 4th-8th graders, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief has been read by millions around the world. This is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians (PJO) series. Percy goes on a mission to save his mother from the underworld and meets many interesting humans and creatures along the way. Read this book to learn more about Percy's life as a demigod and all the exciting adventures he goes on.]]> 2023-02-03 03:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2467056135 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2472079791 Cows that type? What a sight. Click Clack Moo, Click Clack Moo, Clickety Clack Moo. What does Farmer Brown think? How demanding can cows really be? You'll just have to read and see. ]]> 2023-02-07 16:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2472079791 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2482248933 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom here they come up the coconut tree. Will a tree hold them up? What if not? The WHOLE alphabet? Lets place a bet. Find out what happens! It could be tragic.]]> 2023-02-14 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2482248933 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2490322308 The series continues on with this fascinating story. Percy must save Camp Half-Blood by going on a dangerous quest to obtain the golden fleece from Polyphemus. Will he survive? Will he be able to protect his friends from the enemy? Don't worry, all your questions will be answered. Just like the first book in this series, it's good for 4th-8th grade. However, Percy Jackson will never get old.]]> 2023-02-21 21:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2490322308 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2498250148 Pete the Cat is going to school. That is so cool! He sings his song and goes along with a fantastic school day. He travels the school and declares it a jewel. Does Pete worry about all the new places? Find out by reading Pete the Cat Rocking in my School Shoes. ]]> 2023-02-28 16:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2498250148 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2516327188 Have you ever looked for the best mystery book on the market? Well your in luck because this series is perfect for you. Suspense, twist and turns, action everywhere you look. Jump into the adventure straight away. Watch children your age perform incredible feats. Go onboard with Sara Martinez a former hacker, and watch as she saves millions of lives.]]> 2023-03-14 15:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2516327188 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2516328257 Allies is a war story about WWII. It's filled with dramatic plot twists and dark turns. Allies changes point of views throughout the story from the U.S. soldiers to French Resistance Members, making it exciting to read as you watch the war unfold from all perspectives. I would recommend this book for 6th grade through 10th grade and is perfect for those looking for adventure.]]> 2023-03-14 15:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2516328257 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2525619496 Penguins have to deal with so many problems, just like humans do! From waking up early to being hunted, Penguin has a tough life. However, he learns to deal with his hardships and accept his life. He starts to notice the good things about his life. I would recommend this book for grades K-3, however it was great fun to read as a 6th grader. Happy reading!]]> 2023-03-21 15:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2525619496 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2543832326 Do you have to go to school? Does it scare you? Do you sometimes wish you didn't have to go? Well Pigeon is scared so read along and find out if he will enjoy school just like you.]]> 2023-04-04 15:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2543832326 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2543840033 Daniel is a young adult with one mission; destroy the Romans. However, his plans are interfered with by his old friend, Simon. Daniel meets Jesus on his adventures and is taught about love. Read to figure out how Daniel grows as a person and how his adventures end. This book is a great read for ages 10-14. While it goes slowly at first, the book quickly gets much more exciting and is a great read. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2543840033 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2558802567 Restart is one of my all-time favorite stories. When a bully, Chase, falls off his roof and loses his memory, he has to completely restart his life. Despite his new view on the world, many people still hate him because of who he was before. Read this book to learn how Chase corrects his former mistakes and becomes a better person. I think this book is a good fit for people in 4th-8th grade. ]]> 2023-04-18 15:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2558802567 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2575381480 Do you love fiction and history? This author does an exceptional job at involving Roman History and fiction. Jump on board with awesome characters as they explore the Roman Empire.]]> 2023-05-02 15:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2575381480 afairchild12 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2584660729 Hatchet is a Realistic Fiction story that I would recommend for those in 4th through 7th grade. While Brian is going to visit his dad, his plane suddenly crashes and he is left all alone in the wilderness. Brian has to live only off of his knowledge from movies and shows. Will he make it through the harsh seasons? Will he ever be found? Read the book to find out. ]]> 2023-05-10 01:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2584660729 smartinezgarcia1 https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2593294384 Olaf is such an amazing snowman. He is such an open-minded snowman and finds beauty in every day. What does every day bring? A chance for what? Let Olaf explain to you how he's an amazing snowman!]]> 2023-05-16 15:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alutter/jg8vg7pvjhbh/wish/2593294384