And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson

Plot Summary: And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson is a book about two “gay” penguins raise a baby penguin and become a family. And Tango Makes Three explains how both male penguins loved each other and became a family of two. Soon, all the other penguins were laying eggs and they too wanted an egg. They used a rock as an egg but nothing ever hatched. Penguins can only take care of one egg at a time and one female penguin actually laid two. To save the other egg, the zoo keeper replaced the rock with a real egg. Eventually, the egg hatched! They became parents of a baby girl penguin. She joins their family, and Tango Makes Three is born.

Impression about the book:

This book is a non-threatening way was to explain homosexuality to children. I was impressed by how the story unfolded without forcing the subject of homosexuality.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

I enjoyed this lovely book. More so when I discovered that this is actually a true story. This book is recommended for those seeking an inventive way to talk about homosexuality.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians can use this book when a patron is inquiring about homosexuality for young children.

Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

Plot Summary:

Karen Hesse’s, Out of the Dust is a remarkable book written in free verse about life during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Billie Jo is a wonderful character that possesses the strength to surpass the death of her mother, brother and the ridicule of the stares because of her charred skin. She deals with the guilt of killing her mother and the isolation of her father. Aside from the Depression, is seems as though Billie Jo is also going through the Great Depression of her life as she blossoms into a beautiful young lady. In the end, she is stronger and proves to herself that she can overcome any obstacle. I would recommend this book for those who have a low self-esteem, have lost a parent, or feel lonely.

Impression about the book

My impression about Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse is how accurate the Karen Hesse depicts the life of a young girl during the Great Depression. The book written in free verse allows the reader to experience such a trying time in America’s history.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts

This book is highly recommended. The reader is allowed to almost taste the dirt as Billie Jo’s journey evolves throughout the novel. This coming of age is an instant classic. Hesse beautifully captures such as trying time in history.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians could use this book as a glimpse in the lives of people during the Great Depression. The librarian can read aloud the an excerpt and be captivated by Hesse’s genius writing

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jenny Nimmo

Plot Summary:

Jenny Nimmo begins Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by hooking the reader as he states, “They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it -- I'm wired.” You have to empathize with Joey; his life is not all that great. This insightful book is about a boy with ADHD and a seriously dysfunctional life. Joey gets into trouble continuously throughout the book. After he gets suspended from school, he attempts to get help for his condition. He begins to take medication but begins to think it is not working because of his dysfunctional family. His alcoholic does mother seems to love him in her own way but cannot take care of him. His grandmother is plain cruel to him. Despite his illness, Joey is a good kid, he just can’t seem to help it. Joey’s wired and revved up life enables his to get into trouble without the realization as to the degree of trouble he gets into. The title for this book derives from they what Joey does to his key. Usually, he swallows his key that is tied to a sting and then retrieves it. Until one day, Joey forgets to tie the fey to a string and actually swallows his key. Hence the name, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key. As an educator, I can relate to this book. I will always remember a certain student who would ask me to run around the perimeter of the fence during recess because his parents refuse to give him meds. He knew he had a problem just like Joey. Had this book been published then, I would have recommended this book to him because there were times when that student seemed to feel misunderstood.

Impression about the book

My impression about Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jenny Nimmo is how precise the author depicted Joey’s struggle with ADHD. The book is very detailed and may seem inappropriate at times.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts

This is a great book. It gives insight to the life of those struggling to figure out what to do or how to cope with ADHD. This book is recommended with reservations.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians could use this book as an insight to students with similar experiences. The librarian can read aloud the first page and be captivated by Joey’s struggle.

Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan

Plot Summary:

Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan is a book about canines. This book is filled with 14 free verse poems about dogs. The insight of each poem allows the reader in to the life of the dog telling the poem The book contains poems about dogs that are huge to dog that are small. Along with a poem, a panting of each dog is nicely illustrated. The book contains dogs that are greedy to dogs that do not like other dogs.

Impression about the book:

This great poetry book is very well written to get the perspective of a canine.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

It is a funny yet insightful way for dogs to get their message across to humans. This delightful book is a must read for all dog lovers.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarian can promote this book during National Poetry Month. It can be read poem by poem or simply a recommendation for a dog lover.

Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

Plot Summary:

Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo. This book did remind me of the Harry Potter books but it held its own story line. The extraordinary powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants and Charlie Bone, being one of them, has the ability to hear photographs speak. He discovers this while looking at a picture of a couple with a baby and a cat. Because Charlie is one of the Red King's chosen, he is forced by his grandmother to attend the school for gifted students, Bloor's Academy. There, he meets others, who like him have special powers. This is a typical good vs. evil novel. Charlie is determined to find the baby in the photograph. Later, Charlie discovers that the infant in the photograph was given away and is at the very school Charlie is attending. Charlie discovers that Dr. Bloor and the wicked head boy Manfred are keeping a girl, Emilia Moon, under hypnosis. Charlie manages to break the hypnotic spell on Emilia by using the stupid box he had all along. As you can tell, I didn’t like this book. The themes are very similar to the ones in Harry Potter. For example, the similarities of not knowing what really happened to his father, and also the notion of other students not liking him, not to mention his terrible relatives and the eerie school. Charlie does indeed have character concepts such as courage, kindness and coming to terms with grief.

Impression about the book:

My impression about Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo is that the similarities between the Harry Potter Series were substantial; it did not take away from this storyline. This book has its potential despite its similarities of the Harry Potter Series

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts

Because of the similarities between this book and the Harry Potter Series, I think this book has not been as popular. This book does hold merit, and it has not been given a chance to flourish.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians could use this book as a comparison to the Harry Potter Series or a different style along the same storyline.

Plot Summary:

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1964) is a simple books that teaches Max to control his anger by channeling his emotions with his imagination. Max is being defiant towards his mother and in return, he is sent fuming to his room without his supper. His room gets converted into a jungle with many scary, “wild things.” Max’s imagination sails him to a far away land where he becomes the king and ruler of the wild things. After successful embarking in his journey, he begins to feel lonely and decides to travel back home despite his power over his new land. When he returns, he discovers that his dinner is awaiting his arrival. Children will forever remember they way the wild things “roared their terrible roars, and gnashed their terrible teeth!”

Impression about the book:

My impression about Where the Wild Things Are is that the wonderful illustrations make this book a hit with children young and old. The details in the illustrations leads the reader into a world that only Max imagines. This book can help your readers escape with Max to a land where “the wild things” live.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts

Maurice Sendak does a fantastic job enticing the reader to find out where Max has ventured to and when he will come home. The story infers Max’s journey to be instantaneous because when he returns home, his supper await his consumption.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians could use this book as a read aloud or as a springboard to discuss different ways to channel anger. Also, the book depicts a vivid approach as to how books can take you away to a far away journey where “the wild things are!”

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Plot Summary:

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1964) is a simple books that teaches Max to control his anger by channeling his emotions with his imagination. Max is being defiant towards his mother and in return, he is sent fuming to his room without his supper. His room gets converted into a jungle with many scary, “wild things.” Max’s imagination sails him to a far away land where he becomes the king and ruler of the wild things. After successful embarking in his journey, he begins to feel lonely and decides to travel back home despite his power over his new land. When he returns, he discovers that his dinner is awaiting his arrival. Children will forever remember they way the wild things “roared their terrible roars, and gnashed their terrible teeth!”

Impression about the book:

My impression about Where the Wild Things Are is that the wonderful illustrations make this book a hit with children young and old. The details in the illustrations leads the reader into a world that only Max imagines. This book can help your readers escape with Max to a land where “the wild things” live.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts

Maurice Sendak does a fantastic job enticing the reader to find out where Max has ventured to and when he will come home. The story infers Max’s journey to be instantaneous because when he returns home, his supper await his consumption. Maurice Sendak is an extraordinary author and illustrator.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians could use this book as a read aloud or as a springboard to discuss different ways to channel anger. Also, the book depicts a vivid approach as to how books can take you away to a far away journey where “the wild things are!”

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Plot Summary:

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick picture book mixed in with a graphic novel producing a masterpiece. The details alone in each picture can create a story on its own. Although this book contains very little to no dialogue, every time I viewed the graphics in the book, the story changed, making this an outstanding book. The story is about an orphan boy who helps his uncle tend to the clocks at the station. Hugo loves to go behind the wall repairing the clocks. He see the world pass by and is intrigued by the toyshop keeper and a girl that is with the toy keeper. He soon finds out that her name is Isabelle, and she is the goddaughter of the toyshop keeper. While looking in the attic, he discovers an automaton that was left by his father before he died in the fire. He also discovers his father’s notes on how to repair the machine. The toyshop keeper catches him stealing and he now has to pay for this theft by working at the shop. There he discovers that his father and the toy keeper had a connection. The toy keeper inquires about the notebook and takes it away from Hugo. Isabelle helps Hugo get it back. This would definitely appeal to all.

Impression about the book:

This book contains rich sensory illustrations. The intricate details of each illustration come to life in the black and white pictures. The soft gray tones complete the graphic novel.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This is great recommendation for students who are apprehensive to read “thick” books. The storyline is so involving that the reader forgets there is reading involved.

Suggestions for library use:

A Librarian can show one spread of the pages to promote the genre of graphic novels.

It's So Amazing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris and Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Plot Summary:

It's So Amazing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris and Illustrated by Michael Emberley. This is a book about the human body. The detailed graphics and comic book style make it easy to explain small story lines about the human body. Each chapter is a plethora of information about the birds and the bees. The graphic on the difference between male and female bodies is insightful and eduactional. Chapter 4 depicts the aging process from infancy to becoming elderly. It is so easy to use as a lesson if children have questions about their bodies or the bodies of the opposite sex or even the body of the mommy or the daddy.

Impression about the book:

The book is so well written. It is easy for a child to comprehend what is going to happen to their bodies as they get older.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

I liked this book so much; it is now part of my daughter’s repertoire of books. The graphics and the explanations are so elementary that it almost makes it a school lesson rather than a suppression of the book due to its content.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians can use this book when a patron is inquiring about sexuality and changes in their body for young children.

Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman illustrated by Diana Souza's

Plot Summary:

Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman illustrated by Diana Souza's is a book about a little girl, Heather, who has two mommies. Jane, Heather’s biological mother, and Kate, her mother’s lesbian partner celebrate nontraditional families. The book describes the process of how the family acquired Heather. The teacher, Molly, encourages the children in her class to draw their family. Soon everyone is sharing and discussing the different types of families.

Impression about the book:

Heather Has Two Mommies was to forward for the typical young readers. I was shocked to read the graphic details of artificial insemination. For a young child, this book seems inappropriate.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

Heather Has Two Mommies is fine up until the part where Mommy Kate’s special doctor puts sperm in her vagina. I do like the used of proper names for the body parts to explain the process, but I am not comfortable with explaining the process to a small child. I liked the way the teacher (Molly) made every child feel special. The pictures were not very appealing, yet the message was too forward for me.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians can use this book when a patron is inquiring about homosexuality for young children.

And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson

Plot Summary:

And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson is a book about two “gay” penguins raise a baby penguin and become a family. And Tango Makes Three explains how both male penguins loved each other and became a family of two. Soon, all the other penguins were laying eggs and they too wanted an egg. They used a rock as an egg but nothing ever hatched. Penguins can only take care of one egg at a time and one female penguin actually laid two. To save the other egg, the zoo keeper replaced the rock with a real egg. Eventually, the egg hatched! They became parents of a baby girl penguin. She joins their family, and Tango Makes Three is born.

Impression about the book:

This book is a non-threatening way was to explain homosexuality to children. I was impressed by how the story unfolded without forcing the subject of homosexuality.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

I enjoyed this lovely book. More so when I discovered that this is actually a true story. This book is recommended for those seeking an inventive way to talk about homosexuality.

Suggestions for library use:

Librarians can use this book when a patron is inquiring about homosexuality for young children.

unie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth by Barbara Park

Plot Summary:

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth by Barbara Park is a book that lacks self control. Junie B. gets in trouble for interrupting the teacher. She continually blurts out what she is thinking causing her to get into more trouble. She also threatened to hurt a fellow classmate that he does not like and the teacher has a conference with her. Consequently, she punishes Junie B. and puts her in time out.

Impression about the book:

Students what are acquiring a new language will be confused at the expression Junie B. Jones makes. The sentences the little girl says are inaccurate and her language is filled with the words like stupid, dumb bunny and hate. The story line is funny but because of the inappropriate use of language.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book is not recommended to emergent reader due to the inaccuracies in the grammar. These funny readers can help students who have mastered the English language. I do not recommend are these readers for those who are learning to read.

Suggestions for library use:

Although Junie B Jones’s books are quite funny, they can be used as a read aloud rather than a recommendation to an emergent reader. This series is good for children K-6 or upper elementary students.

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park

Plot Summary:

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park is a book about the new present for Junie B. The present ends up being her baby brother. Junie B. is livid and cannot stand her baby brother. When grandma comes to visit, she class the little baby “a cute little monkey.” Junie B get the idea to tell her class that her mother gave birth to a real live monkey. Eager to see the monkey Junie B.’s friends shower her with gift exchanges in order to see the “little monkey.” Finally, the Junie B.’s parents visit the school. There the students see the real monkey for what he is, a beautiful baby! Because of all the attention and accolades, Junie B. is finally proud to have a little brother.

Impression about the book:

Students what are acquiring a new language will be confused at the expression Junie B. Jones makes. The sentences the little girl says are inaccurate and her language is filled with the words like stupid and hate. The story line is funny but because of the inappropriate use of language.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book is not recommended to emergent reader due to the inaccuracies in the grammar. These funny readers can help students who have mastered the English language. I do not recommend are these readers for those who are learning to read.

Suggestions for library use:

Although Junie B Jones’s books are quite funny, they can be used as a read aloud rather than a recommendation to an emergent reader. This series is good for children K-6 or upper elementary students.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park

Plot Summary:

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park is the first book in the series. Junie B Jones is just about old enough to go to school She seems excited until she finds out that she must ride the “Stupid Smelly Bus.” She pleads with her mother to not let her ride the bus but fails. While on the bus, she soon sees that her nightmares about the bus are true! Junie B. decides to hide in the school so she won’t have to ride the bus finally she is found and all is well.

Impression about the book:

Students what are acquiring a new language will be confused at the expression Junie B. Jones makes. The sentences she says are inaccurate and her language is filled with the words like stupid and hate. The story line is funny but because of the inappropriate use of language.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book is not recommended to emergent reader due to the inaccuracies in the grammar. These funny readers can help students who have mastered the English language. I do not recommend are these readers for those who are learning to read.

Suggestions for library use:

Although Junie B Jones’s books are quite funny, they can be used as a read aloud rather than a recommendation to an emergent reader. This series is good for children K-6 or upper elementary students.

American Girls: Meet Addy: An American Girl

Plot Summary:

American Girls: Meet Addy: An American Girl by Connie Porter is set during the Civil War. Addy is upset because her father and brother have been sold to a new owner. This leaves Addy and her mother alone. Addy escapes with her mother from her plantation home soon after her brother and father are sold leaving their baby sister Esther behind. Addy discovers that her journey is nothing like she had envisioned. Addy and her mother arrive at a safe house and are later transported by abolitionists to a ship. This ship will take them to Philadelphia and finally to freedom. She discovers that freedom is not what she had dreamed up in her mind.

Impression about the book:

This series is good for children 9-12 or upper elementary to middle school students. It allows for children to read about issues that occurred in the past such as what slaves endured when they escaped towards freedom. These books are easy reads and can help build fluency.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This is a good book to read. I recommend this book as an insight to the life of African Americans during the Civil War.

Suggestions for library use:

These multicultural readers can help students who are learning about the historic events that occurred in America during the 1800’s. Also it can be a good read during Black History Month.

American Girls: The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery by Janet Shaw

Plot Summary:

American Girls: The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery by Janet Shaw is about the mysterious woman who is found in the snow. The tribe is preparing for the winter when a woman is spotted in the village. The woman is badly burned and does not speak. Kaya attempts to help the woman but she cannot communicate. The only one the woman seems to trust is Kaya’s dog which she befriends. Kaya worries that she might take her beloved dog, Talto. One day Kaya follows the woman to where her accident occurs. It is then that she realizes that the woman must be on her was. Kaya gives her the beloved dog. Kaya grows up by learning that helping take care for others less fortunate is rewarding.

Impression about the book:

This series is good for children 9-12 or upper elementary to middle school students. It allows for children to read about issues like selflessness and giving. These books are easy reads and can help build fluency.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book shows selfless acts of giving and empathy towards those who suffer.

Suggestions for library use:

These multicultural readers can help students who are learning about the historic events that occurred in America when Native Americans clamed the land.

American Girls; Changes for Josefina: A Winter Story

Plot Summary:

American Girls; Changes for Josefina: A Winter Story by Valerie Tripp and Susan McAliley, illustrated by Jean-Paul Tibbles is the sixth story in the series. Josefina Montoya celebrate El Dia de los Reyes on January 6^th. They prepare beautiful festivities for their friends and family. The day after the glorious celebration Tia Dolores, Josefina’s aunt announces that she will leave the family. Tia Dolores is in love with Josefina’s father but cannot tell the family out of respect for Josefina’s mother. Josefina tries to convince her aunt Dolores to stay with the family by remembering the life of Josefina’s mother with no success. This makes Tia Dolores feel worse for her feelings Papa. Josefina in a desperate attempt to keep Tia Dolores in the family encourages Papa to speak with Tia Dolores. Papa speaks to Tia Dolores asking her to marry him. Josefina now has to accept her Tia Dolores as her mother. Which she gladly does accept her as her new mother.

Impression about the book:

This series is good for children 9-12 or upper elementary to middle school students. This is a good story for readers inquiring the lives of the Hispanic community. It gives insight as to the extended family members in their household. It allows for children to read about issues that are important like the acceptance of a new mother. These books are easy reads and can help build fluency.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This is a good book to read. I recommend this book as an insight to the life of Hispanic Americans in the 1800’s.

Suggestions for library use:

These multicultural readers can help students who are learning about the historic events that occurred in America. Also, it can be a good read for those wanting to read about Hispanic Heritage in the celebratory months.

Babysitter's Club 16; Jessi's Secret Language by Ann M Martin

Plot Summary: Babysitter's Club 16; Jessi's Secret Language by Ann M Martin is about Jessi, whp teaches the whole neighborhoods how to speak in sign language to help Matt. Jessi, a beautiful ballerina is feeling left out because she is the only African American in her class. She joins the Baby-Sitter Club to feel a sense of purpose and there, she gets a new client, Matt, who is deaf. She learns sigh language to communicate with Matt. She also helps anyone learn the language too. Matt is feeling less of an outcast because many people are learning to sign. Jessi gets the idea to perform ballet to a group of Matt’s friends. She invites a translator to translate the storyline of the ballet as she dances. The group appreciates the Art of the ballet in their own special way.

Impression about the book:

The story is touching because it deals with racism. Instead of becoming angry, Jessi empowers herself and others by teaching them tolerance and at the same time acceptance.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book for young adults connects well by teaching the young adult a lesson. The topics are something the young adult might be experiencing and therefore connect with the characters from the book. The book is appealing to young adults and teaches them empathy.

Suggestions for library use:

This series is good for children 9-12 years of age. This book can help those feeling outcast by reading about Jessi’s experience. This lower level reader can help students who are acquiring the English language or reading difficulties. This book is an easy reads and can promote fluency.

Babysitter's Club, 11; Kristy and the Snobs by Ana M Martin

Plot Summary: Babysitter's Club, 11; Kristy and the Snobs by Ana M Martin helps deal with indifference. Kristy’s mom marries rich man and Kristy has to get used to her new neighborhood. Kristy becomes homesick. She thinks all the girls in her new neighborhood are all snobs. Kristy misses her old neighborhood and cannot seem to fit in in her new neighborhood. Thinking that she needs to keep busy, she tires to promote her babysitting in her new neighborhood. This way, she can meet new people and maybe begin to fit in. Wrong! A girl in the neighborhood, Sharon Kilbourne, feels threatened and is jealous by Kristy’s Babysitting business and begins to make Kristy’s life miserable by playing pranks on her. At the same time, Kristy’s dog, Louie, is not doing too well. Through the novel, he seems to get worse. He has a bad fall down the stairs and after repeated interventions; the family puts him to sleep. Kristy is devastated and Sharon gives a new puppy to the family. This brings the girls together and decide to work together instead of against each other.

Impression about the book:

The story is somewhat predictable. The characters lack depth. The chapter of going through the illness of a pet and having to put it to sleep was very touching. The storyline was not impressive. The theme was neighborhood rivalry.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

Young adults connect with these kinds of books because they seem to be written about their own lives. The topics are something similar to what they might be experiencing similar instances as the characters of the books. Reading this type of fiction is not always favored by adults. However, book that are appealing to young adults are serving their purpose, to get young adults to read..

Suggestions for library use:

This series is good reluctant readers or for children 9-12 years of age. The lower level reader can help students who are acquiring the English language and those who have reading difficulties. These books are easy reads and can help build fluency

The Babysitters Club, 8; Boy-Crazy Stacey by Ana M Martin

Plot Summary: The Babysitters Club, 8; Boy-Crazy Stacey by Ana M Martin is a hopelessly romantic book. Stacy McGill and Mary Anne Spier are going to help babysit the Pike Family for two weeks. Every year, the family goes to the Jersey shore. At Sea City, New Jersey, Stacy and Mary Anne think that it is going to be fun in the sun when Stacy falls in love with Scott. The cutes lifeguard she has ever seen, Scott. To get Scott’s attention, Stacy hovers over Scott by bringing catering to him like bringing him things to eat and drink. Slowly, Stacy begins to neglect her babysitting duties. Mary Anne ends up doing the work for both of them. This puts a strain in their relationship. Stacey finally begins to realize the error of her way when she is heartbroken. Stacy learns that her love interest, who is much older, is seen kissing another girl. This disappoints Stacey and she soon realizes what a terrible friend and babysitter she has been. Don’t worry, Stacy finds true love with another babysitting boy and love conquers all.

Impression about the book:

The story is very predictable. The characters lack depth. The storyline is not impressive.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

I can see why young adults connect with these kinds of books. The topics are something that intrigues them because they might be experiencing similar instances as the characters of the books. If this book is appealing to young adults and it get them reading, I do not foresee a problem with reading this type of fiction.

Suggestions for library use:

This series is good for children 9-12 years of age. These lower level readers can help students who are acquiring the English language. They are easy reads and can help build fluency.