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| Happy Thanksgiving! |
I feel like I should open this newsletter with some rhyme since the movie version of The Cat in Hat opens today, but if I start that now this whole note will be in rhyme!
This week we bring you a series feature about Chet Gecko. This was inspired by the 2nd grade class at Central School in Warren, New Jersey. I visited there last year and asked the students what series they wanted to see --- and Chet Gecko was one they mentioned!
Lots to read so I will not keep you except to say:
All of us at Kidsreads.com wish you a Happy Thanksgiving Day
May your celebration be happy, turkey-filled and gay
And remember to give thanks in some purposeful way.
Okay...there's one rhyme....like I said...once you get started, it's hard to stop!
Gobble gobble!
-Booker T. Worm for Kidsreads.com
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| Cool New Books for November |
Strong. Courageous. Determined. Helpful. "Cool." These are just a few of the words that describe the characters featured in this month's roundup of cool new books. Although they're fictional, you'll find yourself genuinely caring for these young people, no matter how big or small their problems are. And be sure not to miss Madonna's second book for children or INKHEART, an engrossing fantasy written by Cornelia Funke, whose debut novel THE THIEF LORD was a huge success.
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Read our Cool New Books feature for November here.
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| Thanksgiving Roundup |
Thanksgiving is one of the most exciting days of the year. It's not everyday that you're able to watch a spectacular parade, enjoy an afternoon of football, and eat as much turkey as you possibly can, all in just a few short hours. But Thanksgiving is about so much more than delicious food and oversized parade floats. Because on this day, we gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings we have received. The books in this special holiday roundup are fun to read and beautifully illustrated, but more importantly, they will help you understand the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
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Read our Thanksgiving Roundup here.
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| INKHEART by Cornelia Funke |
Have you ever read a book so vivid that the characters leap off the pages and seem to come alive? That's what happens --- literally --- in this absorbing new fantasy from the bestselling author of THE THIEF LORD. Reviewed by Norah Piehl and excerpted.
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Read more about INKHEART here.
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| Books Into Movies |
What could possibly be better than reading a good book? Seeing that book come to life on the big screen, of course! The Cat in the Hat, Peter Pan and Young Black Stallion will be arriving in theaters soon, and fans of Louis Sachar's HOLES will be thrilled to know that the film version of the popular book is now available on home video. So whether you're in the movie theater or relaxing in your living room, we hope you have a great time watching these highly anticipated films.
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Read our books into movies feature here.
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| Series Update: Chet Gecko |
Author Bruce Hale gives us an entire series of chapter book mysteries starring Chet Gecko. Chet is a 4th grade detective and a comedian with attitude. He's also a lizard! Chet loves two things in life: solving mysteries and devouring dessert. He talks like an old-time detective:
In this feature, you'll learn more about the Chet Gecko books and the author who has written them, take a fun quiz, and more!
Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon
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| Series Update: First Person Fiction |
FINDING MY HAT
by John Son
Jin-Han begins his story with his first memory, when at age two he loses his hat to a sudden gust of wind. While he never finds that particular hat, his search for his "hat"--his identity--coincides with his family's search for their place in America. Struggles in Korea, losses during the Korean War, and the decision to leave behind loved ones to create a better future in a new, foreign place are all a part of Jin-Han's wise, funny story. But at the heart of this insightful novel is his coming of age and a growing awareness of others' perceptions of him.
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Click here for more about the First Person Fiction series.
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| Reviews and Features |
| CHIG AND THE SECOND SPREAD by Gwenyth Swain
Struggling with the fact that she is a very small person, Chig Kalpin wants more than anything to grow bigger --- both in stature and in spirit. Her adventures culminate with the Great Niplak Train Disaster, where she helps the people of southern Indiana make it through the Great Depression. Reviewed by Marya Jansen-Gruber and excerpted.
THE WORRY WEB SITE by Jacqueline Wilson
Is anything bothering you? Do you have problems in school or at home, and have no idea what to do or where to turn? With Mr. Speed at the head of the class, help is only as far as the nearest computer. Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle and excerpted.
BLUE WOLF by Catherine Creedon
Following the death of his mother, fourteen-year-old Jamie Park is sent to live with his mysterious aunt in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, where he discovers some long-hidden family secrets. Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub and excerpted.
ALEUTIAN SPARROW by Karen Hesse
When the Japanese launch an air attack on the Aleutian Islands in 1942, the U.S. government reacts by evacuating most of the Aleutian population. Vera and her village are forced to leave their small island and spend the rest of the war in internment camps. Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub and excerpted.
FINDING MY HAT by John Son
Debut novelist John Son chronicles Jin-Han and his family's travels from city to city, through triumph, humor and tragedy --- as they search for a better life and a little more money. Reviewed by Marya Jansen-Gruber.
NINJAS, PIRANHAS, AND GALILEO by Greg Leitich Smith
Elias, Shohei and Honoria are best friends. The story of the trials they face is told from each of their viewpoints, in this smart and funny debut novel from Greg Leitich Smith. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
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