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March 9, 2001

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From Booker T. Worm
(T stands for Text)
Booker T. Worm is the cyber authority for great books, fun facts, and good times.

A NOTE FROM BOOKER

Hello!

Last night I was awakened from my sleep by tree branches hitting my window. I meant to trim them out a few weeks ago, but I got too busy to do that. Then, last night we had a wind storm that made the branches knock against the window. At first I was scared. I thought the trees had come to life, and were trying to get into my room.

I was reminded of a great book we are featuring on Kidsreads.com. It is about a mystical world called Maether that exists in The City of Trees. The Great One made this world, and something is killing off the trees and the inhabitants of the land. The main character in the book tries to escape her bad stepfather by finding The City of Trees. She believes her dead father meant for her to get there. On her way, she experiences a lot of danger. It is a wonderful fantasy book, and if you want to read more about it, click here!

After I woke up enough to realize that the tree branches were not trying to get me, I lay there thinking about the book, and soon I was asleep again. You know, this book would be a great one to read if you like the Harry Potter books. Now, on to more news for this week...

Now, on to more news for this week...

---Booker T. Worm

Harry Fans Beware!
If you're a Potter fan who has created a Web site in tribute to Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, or anything related to the series, you might be hearing from some lawyers. It seems Warner Bros., the company that owns movie and merchandising rights to the Harry Potter books, believes that any other unofficial Web sites about Harry are bad news. Get more Harry news here.

Women's History Month
In the 1970s there was a great movement in this country to begin teaching students about the notable contributions of women throughout history, the same way lessons were taught about famous men. By 1978, California was celebrating Women's History Week in early March. The trend was catching on all over the country, and in 1981, our U.S. Congress was moved to officially designate a national Women's History Week. The response to it was so great that in 1987 Congress stretched the week-long celebration into a month-long one: Women's History Month. Don't miss our roundup of great books about women who helped shape our country.

St. Patrick's Day Books
Top o' the mornin' to ya! You're sure to find plenty of excitement, information and Irish flair in this collection of books. We've gathered titles about Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, as well as some rousing Irish folktales and poems for your reading pleasure. Don't let St. Patrick's Day go by without seeing these great books!

Cool New Books for March
Don't miss the great titles we've reviewed for you this month. We have 26 books reviewed for you to take a look at. I'm sure that'll keep you busy until April! To see a list of all the books reviewed for March, click here.

Trivia
You asked for more trivia, and we've got it! Check out our new new Author Trivia and The Indian in the Cupboard Trivia to test your knowledge. You can find all the answers on Kidsreads.com!

Author Biographies
We have biographies of some of your favorite authors. listed there! Remember, if an author you like isn't listed, keep checking back for more additions to our author area every week.

Quote of the Week
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to waited for it is a thing to be achieved.
--William Jennings Bryan

Mailbag

Poems from fellow Bookworms

Cats
cats, cats, oh I love cats,
big cats, little cats, cute cats,
so cute,, cuddly,, fuzzy
I would love a cat named
MUZZY!!!!

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As The Rain Beats Down
Clear your mind and take my hand,
I can guide you out of the rain,
Trust me now or not at all for I can get you through this trouble.

The rain beats down upon us now,
it is storming overhead.
The lightening can break you heart,
and the thunder will confuse your brain.

I see a tear trickle down your confused face,
and I am here to wipe it from your cheek.
The pressure is too strong now for words,
and the sadness overwhelms your fate.

If you keep going on and keep it within,
Your fate will be paved in stone and no hope will remain.
There is still hope now, so turn back while you can.
I still bear a hand to clutch, and a shoulder to lean on.
So please accept them now and forget the past and present.

The rain is beating harder and sky has turned a scary green,
but right ahead the light is clear.
You cannot see it for you have hidden it from view,
But I see it up ahead, trust will surely get you through.

I now feel your hand in mine, and I feel the rain soften.
I know feel a tight embrace and now feel no more thunder.
I now hear your weeps of joy as the sun begins to rise.

Thank you for your loving trust,
It has saved your heart and soul.

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The Clothes I Want

Yesterday at the mall
I saw something made in Nepal
If I wore it, I'd look tall
I'd be hotter than all

Then I looked at the price tag
$44.50!!!!

Do I have that much? No.
I'd have to wait for the price to be low.
My parents would say its too much & so-so
HOW MEAN~

Mail from fellow Bookworms

Note from Booker: Do you have a great read that you'd like to tell others about? If so, drop me a note about it at BookerTWorm@aol.com and maybe you'll see it posted in the next newsletter!

Once upon a time there was a girl name Tahlea she was a smart little girl sometimes she is bad but when she is home she all ways messes with her little sister .but one time she gets on her nerve * * * * *

You said you like Beverly Clearly. Well, what a coincidence I love Henry Huggins one of her characters. My favorite books by her are: Ramona and her mother and Henry and Ribsy.

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The first time i ever read a Dear America Book it was one on the Oregon Trail. This is a very memorable letter for me to write because I believe it was the first book I got into. It only took me one night to read it I was so in to it I couldn't put it down. I think that book picked up my reading level.

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AS LONG AS WE'RE TOGETHER - I loved this book it seems like it based on someone i know

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I LOVE TO READ BOOKS. SO I READ SLEEPING BEAUTY AND OTHER BOOKS.

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Right now I'm reading Reining In from the Pine Hollow series. It's #3 in this series by Bonnie Bryant. This series is about 3 girls Lisa, Stevie, and Carole. They all work at a stable called Pine Hollow. In this book, Lisa has went to visit her dad, stepmom, and stepsister in California. Stevie had a car accident and is very depressed because she made a friend of hers handicapped and killed a horse. So, Carole and Stevie go to visit Lisa who is working on a movie set in California. I think this is a very good book and everyone should read it!

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My favorite is "RAMONA the pest" by Beverly Cleary. I also like "Mrs. Piggle Wiggles Magic".

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I READ THE BOOK THE LION THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE IN SCHOOL OUT LOUD WITH MY CLASS. IT WAZ SO INTERESTING! MR. C.S. LEWIS IS A WONDERFUL WRITER. MY FAVORITE PART WAZ WHEN THE CHILDREN FIRST MEET ASLAN, THE LION. I TOOK THE QUIZ AND GOT ALL THE QUESTIONS RIGHT. HURRAY!
--Note from Booker: Congratulations on getting all the trivia questions right! Here's a link to the trivia for other Bookworms who want to try it: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Trivia Game

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I love to read. None of my friends love to read as much as I do. I feel stupid. One of my most favorite books is Walk Two Moons. The author is Sharon Creech. It won the Newbery Medal Award.

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One of my favorite books is Ella Enchanted.
1. Black Beauty
2. Ella Enchanted
3. Journey to the New World
4. Claudia and the New Girl
5. Bud, not Buddy

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I think u should do something on Lloyd Alexander books!
Note from Booker: To read a biography of this author, click here.

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HERE IS A SUGGESTION, IT IS CALLED THE BOX CAR CHILDREN!! IT IS AWESOME!!

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HI I love to read its the funnest thing I can do when I am not doing any thing. one of my favorite books are Amber Brown books and to read online.

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I'm only 9 but I've read The Tolkien Triology (It's Fasinating). I'm also reading "The Fairy Books"by Andrew Lang.

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I love the book Pinballs by Betsy Byers. It is about a three children who are in foster homes for certain reasons. It is a very good book!

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My favorite is The Babysitters Club books. They are great to read and I love them. My favorite character is Karen cuz she's always the one doing things that mean about the book. My favorite book is probably the one where Karen's brother, Andrew is the best skier, but it turns out he twists his leg so he can't play anymore. Karen and her friend Keegan were in a snow sculpture competition and Karen and Keegan kindly let Andrew help out. Try 'em out!

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I love the book UP THE ROAD SLOWLY

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Guess What Book Worm? Another good book series is the Chicken Soup Series. There is many different books with many different stories written by different authors. I read a lot of the Chicken Soup Books!

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I was reading your newsletter and I noticed the trivia on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. My 5th grade class is reading that in school, we are almost finished. It is such a great imaginative book that keeps you on track.
I went to your trivia and I took it and got all 10 questions right, it helped me remember what we have read in the book so far. I am going to share this with my teacher, she will be proud of me, hopefully.

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The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe is a good series ever read that series?
Note from Booker: Yes I have! To play the trivia game that the other Bookworm wrote about, click here.

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A good series that anyone should read is the Redwall series. It may take a while to read, but it's worth it. The books are about animals like mice and badgers and other animals of the sort. The books are really exciting and full of suspense, good for anyone who can read. Read on!!

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i love to read books b\c they take me were i want to go =)

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Hi Booker! Last week a kid wrote to you that reading gives brainpower and is helpful. Well, I've heard reading helps you pass SATs too and other reading tests. It may not be helpful to many kids in junior high and younger, but it helped me. I'm in 6th grade and an Academic Program picked out a few 6th graders in my city to take the SAT and if they pass or get close to passing they'll be in their program. So I was chosen and reading books really did help me A LOT! If I wasn't a bookworm, the test will be really hard for a 6th grader (because SATs are for students going to college). I haven't got the results, but I'm sure I did well.

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This morning I was sitting by my fireplace reading a book from series. the name of the book is A HORSE CALLED WONDER. I also already read Christina's Courage. My favorite book is Beauty, it's about this horse and it gets stuck in the cattle guards and the owner is a little boy. And his parents & grandparent was in the hospital. So he called the hospital and the grandparent told the boy to take a gun and kill the horse so it wouldn't suffer. It's a really good book I think you should read it, and the horse book series THOROUGHBRED

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I read a Book about Oh The Thinks You Can Think in School. I loved it.

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I thoroughly enjoyed a book called, The Castle in the Attic, By Elizabeth Winthrop. It is a Great Book for Harry Potter Fans! It has magic and demons and all fun stuff like that. This is one of my favorite books and I am sure u will love it equally as much! Thank you!

MY FAVORITE SERIES IS THE REDWALL SERIES. THEY'RE REALLY GOOD. YOU SHOULD READ THEM SOME TIME.

I have discovered a VERY good book. It is a Sci-Fi. The books name is Ender's Game. "Ender's Game" is by Orson Scott Card. It is bout a boy that goes to Battle School in the space orbit. It portrays Ender's (Andrew) adventures. He's in the Battle school to protect the earth with the assistance of the IF (International Fleet). As I have said before "Enders Game" is a VERY good game.

My grandmother just wrote a new book titled "Nicholas Bing the Popcorn King" by Janet L. Weilein. Published by 1st Books Library. I enjoyed it so much I was wondering if you could please recommend it to all of the other readers that visit your site. Thank you very much.

I also like the ''The Adventures of The Bailey School Kids'' series. The book I have is 'Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers'.

I have found that the story Face on The Milk Carton was a really awesome book!

I'm reading the best book! It is called PETER PAN. I love magical stories!! I save your newsletters so that I can read them again and again! You send great stuff! I'm so glad that i signed up for this two weeks ago!

I like Arthur books the best. I'm in 1st grade

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Thanks for all your e-mail recommending great books to read.
Keep reading! Until next week...

Booker T. Worm and Friends