Megan Schneck's Library
Liberty Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781771473231 | Maurice And His Dictionary A True Story | Cary Fagan | "On May 10, 1940, the Nazi Army invaded Belgium, setting into motion the refugee story of Cary Fagan's father, Maurice. Maurice was only 12 at the time, and he and his family had no idea they would never again return to Brussels, the city of his birth. Instead, they would travel through France, Spain, and Portugal, running from war. Every time they thought they might be safe, Maurice would try to restart his studies--he was determined to become a lawyer, convinced it was the law could make us all equals. But every time, his schooling was interrupted, and the family would have to escape again. Eventually, they found passage on the Serpa Pinto: the Destiny Ship. They travelled all the way to Jamaica and ended up in a refugee camp, worlds away from anything they knew. But this is a story of resourcefulness and resilience! Determined to get an education, Maurice went around finding teachers among the refugees and with their help--plus his trusty Chambers's English Dictionary--Maurice eventually worked his way into a local boys' school, where he was finally able to sit for his exams and earn his diploma. The story ends with Maurice boarding a plane, heading for the University of Toronto--it's the final leg of a long journey and at last, he thinks, "my new life really was starting." Quebec illustrator Enzo Lord Mariano brings the story to life in graphic novel format--showing us the family's fear and desperation, but also teasing out the moments of lightness and humour, of which there are many, including a scene in which Maurice's father thinks there is a scorpion in his new trousers, only to drop his pants and find a tailor's pin! The book ends with an Author's Note about Cary's father's journey, and how--unlike much of his family who perished in the Holocaust--Maurice ended up graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School. "All his life, he kept his Chambers's Dictionary. It rests here on the desk beside me as I write, a treasured possession." This relatable story about one refugee family's courage and resilience in the face of violence and racism still resonates today."-- | Owlkids Books Incorporated |
| Max And The Tag Along Moon | ||||
| 9780425287453 | Max and the Tag-Along Moon | Floyd Cooper | When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. | Puffin Books |
| 9781338277661 | Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring | Scholastic | ||
| Meet Miss Fancy | ||||
| Millicent And The Wind | ||||
| Mission To Mars | ||||
| 9780385320436 | Mistakes that Worked | Charlotte Foltz Jones | The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book! SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food! “A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review | Delacorte Press |
| OS_643714AEFB791F00B4430B4C | Mr. Popper's Penguins | Richard & Florence Atwater | ||
| Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale | ||||
| 9780394890487 | My Father's Dragon | Ruth Stiles Gannett | A young boy recounts his father's adventures on an island where animals are endowed with human traits. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780763643058 | My Havana: Memories Of A Cuban Boyhood | Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez | A young Cuban immigrant eases his homesickness by re-creating the city of Havana in a poignant tale that will resonate with readers today."You’re always drawing in that notebook of yours," Dino’s friend teases. To the small boy, 1950s Havana is alive with color, music, and glamour, and he itches to capture it on paper. When Fidel Castro and the Communist Party take over the Cuban government, Dino’s family must move to New York, where the lonely boy pours his heart into making a model of Havana’s archways and balconies, buildings and streets. Rosemary Wells composes a tender ode to an immigrant boy who grew up to be a U.S. architect, while Peter Ferguson’s atmospheric paintings evoke two vibrant cities as they were half a century ago.Back matter includes an author’s note. | Candlewick |
| My Name Is America: The Journal Of Biddy Owens | ||||
| My Name Is America: The Journal Of Joshua Loper | ||||
| My Name Is America: The Journal Of Scott Pendleton Collins | ||||
| My Name Is America: The Journal Of Wong Ming-Chung | ||||
| 9781338747027 | My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World | Malcolm Mitchell | Henley hates to read, so his homework assignment to bring in his favorite book seems an impossible challenge--until his mother shows him a box of books he made himself when he was younger. | |
| 9780753472156 | Mythology: Oh My! Gods And Goddesses (Brasher History) | Harry Budzik | The myths and legends of the ancient world still fascinate and entertain people the world over. The stories of gods and goddesses have a timeless appeal that captures the attention of generation after generation of children. Basher History: Mythology gives a fresh look to some of the key characters from famous myths and legends – meet Zeus, father of the Greek Gods; Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death; and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats, along with many many others | Kingfisher |
| Nancy Drew Diaries: Famous Mystakes | ||||
| Nancy Drew Diaries: Once Upon A Thriller |