Allegra Boston's Library
Kenwood High
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781250104335 | John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy (Based On A True Story) | E. F. Abbott | Meet the youngest person to fight in the civil war in this middle grade historical fiction novel, part of the Based on a True Story series.Do you have what it takes to run off and join the army, leaving your family behind? That's what John Lincoln Clem, a nine-year-old boy living in Ohio, does as the American Civil War rages on.In 1861, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment, determined to fight for his country. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy - not to mention the youngest person to serve in the war. Living a soldier's life, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle and the hunger and illness in between. Eventually he is captured by the Confederates, imprisoned, and then sent home a hero.John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb writing as E. F. Abbott, with illustrations by Steven Noble, is a fascinating novel for young readers, featuring black-and-white illustrations and photographs throughout. This book has Common Core connections.The Based on a True Story books by E. F. Abbott are exciting historical fiction stories about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History."Johnny’s pluck, erstwhile patriotism, and sheer determination make him a likable and sympathetic hero. . . . the blend of strong story and illustrations brings to life a unique Civil War tale." -Booklist"In one of four titles launching the Based on a True Story series, Abbott (a pseudonym for author Kristin O’Donnell Tubb) profiles the youngest known soldier in the American Civil War.... Twenty short chapters, interwoven with archival photos and Noble’s line drawings, depict the grueling realities of a being a Civil War soldier...while dashes of hope...help keep this war story palatable for younger audiences." -Publishers Weekly | Square Fish |
| 9780439860741 | Judy Moody Declares Independence | Megan McDonald | When a visit to Boston spurs Judy's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, she's soon on a quest for more independence in this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds. Huzzah!. | |
| 9780375834042 | Junie b., First Grader | Barbara Park | Excitable Junie B. Jones manages to find trouble both before and during a trip to Hawaii and records each incident in a photo journal given to her by her teacher. | Random House of Canada |
| 9780590425391 | Knee-Knock Rise | Everyone else in the village is afraid of the creature who supposedly dwells at the top of Kneeknock Rise but young Egan investigates for himself. | ||
| 9781368009706 | Knuffle Bunny | Mo Willems | After Trixie and daddy leave the laundromat, something very important turns up missing. | |
| 9781338642209 | Kristy's Great Idea | Ann M. Martin | America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club--a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do--she has no idea how much the club will change everything. Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients . . . running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. But only if they stick together . . . | Baby-Sitters Club |
| Laugh-Out-Loud Christmas Jokes For Kids | ||||
| 9780439559638 | Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye | Geronimo Stilton | Geronimo, Thea, and Trap set sail across the high seas on a hunt for buried treasure. | |
| 9780618494965 | Margret and h.a. Rey's Curious George and the Firefighters | Margret Rey, H. A. Rey, Anna Grossnickle Hines | While on a field trip to a fire station with Mrs. Gray's class, Curious George goes off on his own and is soon at the scene of a fire, where he finds a way to be helpful. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780544357693 | Maybe Something Beautiful | F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell | What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California,Maybe Something Beautifulreveals how art can inspire transformation--and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration! | |
| 9780439700429 | Miss Daisy Is Crazy! | Dan Gutman | Miss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J. | |
| 9780545734257 | Mister Jack Is a Maniac! | Dan Gutman | A.J. and the Ella Mentry School gang learn some unusual self-defense moves from a wacky teacher who thinks he is an action hero -- Publisher. | |
| 9780545916899 | Mister Sunny Is Funny! | A.J.'s summer vacation is ruined when yucky Andrea's family rents the beach house next door. Her crush on the lifeguard, Mr. Sunny, is driving everyone crazy -- Publisher. | ||
| 9780590629843 | Mummies in the Morning | Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and his younger sister take a trip in their tree house back to ancient Egypt, where they help a queen's mummy continue her voyage to the Next Life. | |
| 9780060507008 | My Weird School #1: Miss Daisy Is Crazy! | Dan Gutman | Never before has school been this mixed up—or this much fun! Miss Daisy, who teaches second grade, doesn't know how to add or subtract. Not only that, she doesn't know how to read or write, either. She is the dumbest teacher in the history of the world! | HarperCollins |
| Never Let A Unicorn Meet A Reindeer | ||||
| 9780448431628 | Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) | Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver | Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things. But when the program directory scrolls by too quickly for Hank to know what's on, he decides to take apart the cable box to try to slow down the crawl. Great! Now Hank has found the perfect science project! But what he wasn't counting on was his sister's pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. How is Hank going to get out of this one?Illustrated by Carol Heyer. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9780578629094 | Our Class Is a Family | Shannon Olsen | "Family isn't always your relatives. It's the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what." -Unknown Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved. With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, "Our Class is a Family" is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it's safe to be themselves, it's okay to make mistakes, and it's important to be a friend to others. When hearing this story being read aloud by their teacher, students are sure to feel like they are part of a special family. And currently, during such an unprecedented time when many teachers and students are not physically IN the classroom due to COVID-19 school closures, it's more important than it's ever been to give kids the message that their class is a family. Even at a distance, they still stick together. | |
| 9780062675217 | Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar | James Dean | Pete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend. Pete is in for one wild surprise at the end! Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. | HarperCollins |
| Pete The Cat Series |