Sonya Elliott's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780147510488 | The War that Saved My Life | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley | *Newbery Honor book *Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award This #1 New York Times bestseller is an exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Sarah, Plain and Tall. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."—The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching."—Common Sense Media ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” —Kirkus, starred review ★ "Poignant."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Powerful."—The Horn Book, starred review "Affecting."—Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner."—BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” —SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable."—Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice "Beautifully told."—Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps."—Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting."—Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky | Penguin |
| 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 |
| 9781561452088 | The Yellow Star | Carmen Agra Deedy | Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm, and the bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. New York Times best-selling author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy has poignantly recreated this legend, which is accompanied by Danish illustrator Henri S rensen's arresting full-color portraits. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times. | Peachtree |
| OS_6438304648A40B00B5BA3684 | There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom | Louis Sachar | ||
| 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 |
| 9780763642846 | Those Shoes | Maribeth Boelts, Noah Z. Jones | Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size. | Candlewick Press |
| Thurgood Marshall And Equal Rights | ||||
| 9781934878323 | Tiger's Journey Through the Palmetto State | Aimee Aryal | "Join Clemson University's mascot, Tiger, as he takes a tour of the Palmetto State. Read along as Tiger travels throughout South Carolina and makes many new friends along the way."--Cover page 4. | Mascot Books |
| 9780062676535 | Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal | DanTDM | "From the mind of one of the most popular YouTubers of all time, DanTDM, comes a graphic novel adventure that reimagines the Minecraft-style worlds and characters he's created like you've never seen them before. After a day of experiments, Trayaurus and DanTDM are about to call it a night when a strange-looking crystal plummets to earth, breaking into five pieces that scatter far and wide. DanTDM and Trayaurus recover one of the shards and quickly realize they are in possession of an object more powerful than anything they've ever known. Word reaches DanTDM and Trayaurus that other pieces of crystal have been recovered - a group of pigs have harnessed the crystals' power to enable them to talk. But they're not alone - their archenemy Denton has also found a shard and manipulated its power for evil. He has created a cloning machine, producing a terrifying, marauding army intent on hunting down the remaining crystals in his effort to become all-powerful. It's down to DanTDM and Trayaurus to stop him. Will they prevail, or will the forces of evil be too great for them to overcome?"--Publisher. | Harper |
| 9781565542334 | Tuesday In Arizona | Marian Harris | A downtrodden miner and his pack-rat companion show that perseverance conquers all. | Pelican |
| 9780545078818 | Tunnels (Tunnels #1) | Scholastic Paperbacks | ||
| 9780027937602 | Uncle Carmello | David Zucker | David's opinion of gruff Uncle Carmello changes when he takes David on a tour of Boston's Little Italy. | Atheneum |
| 9781584690283 | Under One Rock | Anthony D. Fredericks | One cumulative verse introduces earthworms, ants, a spider, a beetle, tiny field crickets, a millipede, and tiny slugs - all native to North America. | Dawn Publications (CA) |
| 9780803716704 | Under the Moon | Dyan Sheldon | After finding an arrowhead in her backyard, a young girl has a dream about the Indians who once lived in the same area. | Dial Books |
| 9781403447302 | Uniquely South Carolina | Victoria Sherrow | Each book in this series concentrates on the things that make each state unique. State-specific topics covered include: geography and climate, "Famous Firsts," state symbols, history and poeple, state government, culture, food, folklore and legends, sports teams, businesses and products, attractions and landmarks. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9780547577098 | Units of Study for Teaching Reading, Grade 4 | Lucy Calkins | ||
| 9781338836493 | Unplugged | Gordon Korman | Relates, in multiple voices, the adventures of a group of youngsters at an electronics-free wellness camp where wealthy, spoiled Jett, leads other campers in trying to stop a criminal. | |
| 9781584300496 | Up the Learning Tree | Marcia K. Vaughan | A young slave boy risks his life to learn how to read and, with the unsuspecting help of a teacher from the North, begins to realize his dream. |