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STARBOOKS CAFE ::Virtual Library::
The Lemonade War
by Jacqueline Davies About the Book The Lemonade War tells the story of an exciting summer spent by a loving but competitive pair of siblings, Evan and Jessie Treski. At the end of the summer, Jessie, the younger and more academically inclined of the two, is delighted to learn that because she is skipping third grade, she will be in Evan's fourth-grade class when school starts in a few days. To say the least, Evan is less than thrilled. The children's personal conflict becomes a professional one as well, as they set out to outsell each other at their respective lemonade stands. The narrative follows the arc of Evan's and Jessie's business endeavors, from inception to realization to dissolution, with all the ups and downs along the way. Davies manages to follow this course without becoming dry or dull — in part because the ups and downs of the Treskis' lemonade stands are tied to the ups and downs of their relationship. The characters are lively, realistic, and well defined, and their conflict is handled with sensitivity and without influencing the reader to take sides. Reader's will find themselves rooting for both of these creative and hard-working children all the way through to the book's satisfying conclusion. |
Stone Fox
by John Reynolds GardinerYear Published: Difficulty: Average The book centers on a boy named Little Willy who enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. » http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/stone-fox#cart/cleanup Wonder
by R.J. Palacio "I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse." August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Book List
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This is a wonderful library check out system that allows students an opportunity to check out book from our classroom library. We have discussed the importance of daily reading. I believe that the more I can share my passion for reading with my students, the more inclined they will be to read stories of all genres (fiction, non-fiction, realistic fiction, informational text, and biographies). Students understand that books are very special in the classroom. We have discussed responsibility when checking out books. If students do not show responsibility, lose or damaged books, parents will be notified to replace the book. Our library is a very special resource in our classroom and we want to take good care of it!
I have created a digital library where students can access to literature of all genres. COMING SOON:)
I have created a digital library where students can access to literature of all genres. COMING SOON:)