Jennifer Sebring's Library
Oakland Elementary
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| 9780064420884 | A Ballad of the Civil War | Mary Stolz | A Brother's War Tom Rigby didn't think that anything could ever come between him and his twin, Jack. But things begin to change when Tom learns that they are not allowed to play with their friend Aaron anymore because he's a slave. Tom is upset, but Jack doesn't seem to care. All Jack cares about is playing soldier. Eleven years later, when war breaks out, Jack joins the Confederation army. But Tom can't bring himself to fight for a cause he doesn't believe in -- slavery. So Tom rides north to join the Union army -- even though he knows he may one day have to face his brother on the battlefield. | Harper Collins |
| 9781524713089 | A Big Day for Baseball | Mary Pope Osborne | "Jack and Annie use the magic tree house to travel back in time to 1947 Brooklyn, New York, where they pretend to be batboys at Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves"-- | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780307951977 | A Christmas Home: A Novel | Greg Kincaid | Todd McCray, hero of A Dog Named Christmas, is now twenty-four years old and working at a local animal shelter, where he meets and quickly becomes best friends with Laura, a young volunteer. Laura, like Todd, has disabilities of her own, but her struggles are more physical than developmental. Their friendship is sealed when Todd—with the help of his trusted companion, the tenacious Labrador retriever named Christmas—trains a beautiful dog named Gracie to help Laura with the day-to-day life tasks that are difficult for her.Life seems good for Todd, but all is not well in his hometown. Struggling families unable to make ends meet are abandoning more and more dogs, and the shelter is swelling to capacity. The local government is struggling to meet its obligations too, and in early December, on the cusp of another holiday season, Todd’s boss delivers the bad news. Due to funding problems, the shelter will close its doors before the end of the year. But what will happen to all the animals?As the Christmas holiday approaches, Todd has limited time to find homes for all the dogs. Not to mention that he needs to secure a new job and figure out what to do when his friendship with Laura takes an unexpected romantic turn. All this seems overwhelming unless you’ve got a loving family, dedicated friends, and a couple of very special dogs behind you. In which case, nothing is impossible. | Crown |
| 9780545910880 | A Crazy Day with Cobras | Mary Pope Osborne | ||
| 9780449815663 | A Matter-Of-Fact Magic Book: The Witch At The Window | Ruth Chew | For decades, Ruth Chew’s classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading.Why did a witch appear at Nick’s window?Could it have something to do with a mysterious tree in Prospect Park? Ever since Nick and Marjorie discovered it, strange things have been happening. First, they find an odd spoon with no owner. Then a spooky bird follows them home—and talks to them! It must be the witch’s magic!But where has she vanished to? And what is she looking for? | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780448466996 | A Passport To Pastries #3 (Phoebe G. Green) | Veera Hiranandani | "Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life…and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews"Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School Library Journal"Age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy’s wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy."--BooklistPhoebe and her family are going to Paris with Camille’s family, and Phoebe can’t wait to see the sights and discover new foods! But when she arrives, things aren’t quite as she expected. When she can’t muster up the courage to try eating snails even though Camille loves them, Phoebe starts to wonder if she really is as adventurous as she thought. But more importantly, can she and Camille still be friends even if they don’t like the same things? | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9780593096932 | A Passport To Pastries! #3 (Phoebe G. Green) | Veera Hiranandani | Written by Newbery Honor winner Veera Hiranandani, with all-new, lively illustrations by Christine Almeda!Phoebe G. Green has never given much thought to food, but when a new French classmate enters the cafeteria with a lunchbox full of unusual foods, a new love is born. Spunky and likable, Phoebe is a budding foodie who's sure to win over your heart--and stomach!Phoebe and her family are joining Camille and her parents on a trip to Paris. Phoebe can't wait to see the sights and taste real French food! But even though they're in one of the most magical cities in the world, Phoebe isn't having as much fun as she expected. Can she and Camille still be friends even if they don't always like the same things? | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780439796132 | Abigail the Breeze Fairy | Daisy Meadows | Fairyland is home to seven Weather Fairies; this story isabout Breeze. | Scholastic |
| 9780544935303 | Agatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost | Kjartan Poskitt | Presenting the hilariously engaging Agatha Parrot and her friends in an irresistible school story that doubles as a Halloween read! | Clarion Books |