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WRINGER

Plot: Palmer LaRue lives in his hometown of Waymer and is about to turn 10, but for him it’s not cool at all. At ten years old, kids become wringers. People at the Pigeon Shooting Day wring the injured pigeons’ necks. Palmer doesn’t want to become one. When he finds a pigeon on his windowContinue reading “WRINGER”

Roald Dahl Vile Verses

This book by Roald Dahl is like cherry on an ice cream sundae! It is a collection of rhymes based on books written by Roald Dahl, and more. The rhymes have been categorized into seven sections, like There are Things to See and Do, Best Behavior, Unlikely Creatures, Poisonous Possibilities, Look Who’s Here, Altogether Now,Continue reading “Roald Dahl Vile Verses”

The History of Money- From Bartering to Banking

This is a book by Martin Jenkins. Have you ever wondered how money was created and how people lived without it, or before people even thought of a currency? The answer is right in the book! Dive into the times before humans settled into villages and were wandering nomads, to present times when most ofContinue reading “The History of Money- From Bartering to Banking”

HARRY POTTER and The Chamber of Secrets

Plot: Welcome back to the mysterious and fantastical world of Harry Potter! Harry’s second year at Hogwarts has just begun. While he is living a pitiful life at the horrid Dursleys at Privet Drive, he receives a strange warning from a tiny house elf. The warning states that danger will take place if he returnsContinue reading “HARRY POTTER and The Chamber of Secrets”

HARRY POTTER and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Plot: The orphan Harry Potter has never played the fantastic game called Quidditch. Nor has he ever worn an invisibility cloak, made a strange friend, or hatched a dragon. All he knows is a terrible life with his repulsive Aunt and Uncle and their abominable son, Dudley. Harry lives in a small closet at theContinue reading “HARRY POTTER and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

MINECRAFT Guide to Exploration

The world of Minecraft is full of many wonders, most of which hold priceless treasures. Guarding these treasures are dangerous mobs, who roam about freely-seeking to destroy you. explore the world of Minecraft, destroy the mobs that set out to slay you and fill yourself up with the bounties of their treasures. Likes: I likeContinue reading “MINECRAFT Guide to Exploration”

AMERICAN REVOLUTION

This is one of my favorite books. This book will entice young readers about the American Revolution, its major battles, campaigns and its brave generals. It will also show the weapons these men used. The book talks about everything that led to the revolution and its outcomes, and eventually how it changed the face ofContinue reading “AMERICAN REVOLUTION”

REFUGEE

Plot: Refugee is a story based on true events from history. All characters are fictional, living the life that once was true for a group of people during the darkest times in history. Josef, Isabel and Mahmoud are three kids who go through harrowing journeys to seek refuge and safety. Josef is living during theContinue reading “REFUGEE”

CIVIL WAR

This is a DK Eyewitness book, written by John Stanchak. Learn about the war that turned friend against friend, man against man and humanity tearing itself apart. The book mentions what the Civil War was, how it started, how the Union and the Confederates armed their troops, what supplies they had, and how this warContinue reading “CIVIL WAR”

Surprising Spies-Unexpected Heroes of World War II

This book by Karen Gray Ruelle is about eight allied heroes who risked their lives and their families to fight the evil Nazis around the time of WWII. The book talks about spies like Juan Pujol Garcia, Jasper Maskelyne, Josephine Baker, Eddie Chapman, Virginia Hall, Noor Inayat Khan, Roy Hawthorne, Moe Berg and other heroesContinue reading “Surprising Spies-Unexpected Heroes of World War II”