Brittany King's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sour Grape | ||||
| 0789154110 | The Spy Catchers | Dorothy Francis | Brady wants to do something to help the war effort after his brother is killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. | Perfection Learning |
| 9781524701277 | The Stars Beneath Our Feet | David Barclay Moore | "The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York TimesA boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING–JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **SIX STARRED REVIEWS!It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward.His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world.David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:A New York Times Notable BookA Time Top 10 Children's Books of the YearA Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the YearA Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the YearAn ALA-YALSA Quick PickAn ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book“A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning of Brown Girl Dreaming“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner for As Brave As You | Yearling |
| 9780836823868 | The Stolen Trophy | Michael Jan Friedman | When an old basketball trophy disappears from the home of a new boy in town and one of their friends is suspected of being the thief, Joe and Wishbone determine to discover the truth about what really happened. | Gareth Stevens Publishing |
| 9780789492517 | The Story of the New York Yankees | David Fischer | This story is the tale of one of the winningest teams in Major League Baseball and the colorful figures in pinstripes who have helped make its legacy great. Full color. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| The Swiss Family Robinson | ||||
| The Taking Of Jake Livingston | ||||
| 9780439389952 | The Tiger Rising | Kate DiCamillo | For use in schools and libraries only. Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by wood carving, is drawn by his spunky, but angry friend Sistine into a plan to free a caged tiger. | |
| 9780385908962 | The Time Hackers | Paulsen, Gary | Wendy Lamb Books | |
| The Village That Almost Vanished | ||||
| The Watcher In The Shadows | ||||
| The Winning Stroke | ||||
| 9780545116145 | The Worst Things In Life Are Also Free (Dear Dumb Diary #10) (10) | Benton, Jim | Bestselling author Jamie Kelly is back with an all-new, all-funny diary! But she has no idea that anybody is reading it. So please, please, please don't tell her. School's out for the summer, and that means no more Meat Loaf Thursdays, Sunday homework-cramming, or teachers (way way unsuccessfully) trying to act cool. It also means that certain Mackerel Middle Schoolers have a lot of time on their hands . . . and seriously empty pockets. Isabella is going to change all that. And Jamie and Angeline are going to help --- whether they like it or not. It's the best kind of teamwork: When a whole bunch of people work together to do something wrong, instead of doing it wrong one at a time. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780316033619 | The Year of the Rat | Grace Lin | In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change. Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Zach & Zoe Mysteries The Missing Baseball | ||||
| The Zoo With The Empty Cage | ||||
| Then Again, Maybe I Won't | ||||
| 9780394805726 | There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom | Louis Sachar | The beloved bestseller from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover! “Give me a dollar or I’ll spit on you.” That’s Bradley Chalkers for you. He’s the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has serious behavior problems. No one likes him—except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren’t afraid to try. But when you feel like the most hated kid in the whole school, believing in yourself can be the hardest thing in the world. . . . | Yearling |
| This Is Totally Bliss! | ||||
| 9780060576301 | Time for Kids: Henry Ford | Editors of TIME For Kids, Dina El Nabli | As a young boy, Henry Ford was fascinated by technology and how objects worked. His childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery, and the rest is automotive and economic history. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Henry Ford made cars affordable, turning them into the primary means of travel for Americans. His innovations, including the assembly line, are still benefiting us today. | Harper Collins |