“Sometimes it’s best to let the dead stay dead”. Travis and Correy, prankster siblings, will learn that lesson the hard way this Summer.
Category Archives: Book Trailers
The Darkness Under the Water by Beth Kanell
Set in Vermont in the 1930s, 16 year old Molly Ballou is not only haunted by her dead sister but by the looming threat of a governmental effort to rid the state of “unfit” people. More than a lesson in American history, though, this is a story of resilience and self-discovery. Molly finds a river of strength in her friendship with Henry Laporte, an Abenaki boy, who has remained true to himself and his people. The book concludes with an author’s note about the Vermont Eugenics Project. A haunting selection for historical fiction fans.
But you will have to wait until you are in middle school or high school to read this book. If you would like to visit Beth Kanell’s website go to http://bethkanell.com/
To read about the Vermont Eugenics Project read this archived article from the Boston Globe:
http://www.bigorrin.org/archive4.htm
To learn about the Abenaki Indians you can visit:
http://www.native-languages.org/abenaki.htm
The Bearskinner: A Tale by the Brothers Grimm
The Bearskinner: A Tale of the Brothers Grimm
Retold by Laura Amy Schlitz and illustrated by Max Grafe, The Bearskinner is just the kind of book you will love- haunting and dark.
The Devil comes to bargain for a desperate soldier’s soul, but he realizes he won’t get what he has bargained for.
Grafe’s imagery creates a somber dark mood. His brown hued shadow-like figures, transport you into the book.
This tale will definitely leave you something to think about.
Book cover from http://www.candlewick.com
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Ahhh…another Texas Bluebonnet nominee for 2009-2010, you won’t want to miss reading. Not only is it on the list of nominees, but it is also a Newbery Honor Book, which is a BIG DEAL kiddos!
If you like a touch of magic coupled with a sense of urgency and sprinkled with a little wackiness, then this is the book for you. Law’s writing is imaginative and mesmerizing. You can’t help but drool smiles over her use of words. Make sure you get your teacher read this one.
If you would like to learn more about Ingrid Law visit-
http://web.mac.com/ingridlaw/Site/Home.html
Loads of fun at the official Savvy website-
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/packages/us/yreaders/savvy/index.html
Check out the book trailer I created-
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Surprises According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
The Surprises According to Humphrey is also on the Texas Bluebonnet nominee list for 2009-2010. Check out the book trailer. If you like this book, there are 5 other books about Humphrey you might like to read – check them out at your library today.
You can also visit the Betty G. Birney’s website and send a Humphrey postcard to a friend!
http://www.bettybirney.com/humphreyville.html
Enjoy the book trailer!
SOMEONE NAMED EVA by Joan M. Wolf
Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee for 2010
Joan M. Wolf’s novel, Someone Named Eva is a startling look at events that took place during WWII that very few people know about. It’s a perfect tie-in to the study of Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
Can Milada find her way home before all her memories slip away and her identity is lost to her forever?
Booktrailer for DARKWING by Kenneth Oppel
One of my favorites reads this year was DARKWING by Kenneth Oppel. After I read this book, I thought, WOW this would make a great movie! So I decided to try my hand at making a booktrailer. Enjoy the trailer and READ the book!
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Click on the this link to view the booktrailer. You may have to click a second time DARKWING by Kenneth Oppel
