2009+Nominations

= 2009 Nominations =

__**Drita, My Homegirl**__ **by Jenny Lombard** I liked this because it was about fourth grade students. It also has a strong African American character and deals with bullying in a way. I've attached the Bound to Stay Bound inormation page here. It has a review. [] Chris

__**Ranger's Apprentice**__ **by John Flanagan** http://www.btsb.com/utilities/BookDetails.php?TitleNo=340118&AddTitle=1 Carol This book would appeal to the students who like adventure. Michelle This is another book I can't keep in the library! Amy

http://www.btsb.com/utilities/BookDetails.php?TitleNo=595016&AddTitle=1 Carol
 * __Edward's Eyes__ by Patricia MacLachlan**

(I'm not sure this one is appropriate for elementary.) http://www.btsb.com/utilities/BookDetails.php?TitleNo=628122&AddTitle=1 Carol
 * __A Friendship for Today__ by Patricia McKissack**

This provides the morals of Aesop's Fables with a modern day twist. It can be read in parts and has sort of a Wayside School feel to it. [] Chris
 * __Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary__ by Candace Fleming**

This Newbery honor and Coretta Scott winner is considered Curtis' best work yet. [] Carol I agree this would be a good book to add to the list! I am in the process of introducing it to my fourth grade students. Michelle
 * __Elijah of Buxton__ by Christopher Paul Curtis**

This is a story of young boy whose family moves to America from India and is more for 3-4 th grade students. [] Rati Singhal
 * __Lowji Discovers America__ by Candace Fleming**

This is a story of a girl and her brother trying to make ends meet. They get an idea from a Lost Dog poster hanging on a light post outside of their car, which happens to be their home at the time. It's a great story on making bad choices and owning up to do what is right.. [] Lisa H.
 * __How to Steal a Dog__ by Barbara O'Connor**

After reading that Gandhi practiced silence for one day a week to bring order to his mind, a boy is inspired to do the same. It then escalates into a contest between the 5th grade boys and girls, with teachers on both sides of the fence as to whether this should be allowed. I think it's the quality of __Frindle__. Jean Harper []
 * __No Talking__ by Andrew Clements**
 * Awesome choice! I am all for this! Amy

When pirates fall on hard times, Jack is let go because he isn't very good at plundering. An 11 year old girl named Nina shows Jack around town to help him find work. Each evening, he tells a story that explains just why that particular job would not be good for him. At the end, Nina comes up with a perfect job for Jack...he can be the town storyteller. Jean Harper
 * __Jack Plank Tells Tales__ by Natalie Babbitt**

This book was written by a 12 year old author Nancy Yi Fan. This book was written in response to 9/11 and is the author's call for world peace. Rather than go into detail here, please check out this Barnes and Noble link for a look inside the book and for reviews. [] Matt Sterrett
 * __Swordbird__ by Nancy Yi Fan**

**__Gossamer__ by Lois Lowry** This is a Rebecca Caudill book this year and is well written, as all Lowry books are. It talks about dream-givers and their jobs. A wonderful fantasy novel which conveys hope and strength in having a desire to learn. Readers can identify with the dream-givers and the people they give dreams to. [] Rati Singhal I also think this would be good to add as a crossover from the Rebecca Caudill. I always like to have a Lois Lowry book! It is also a little different twist on the fairy theme that I think the students will like. Holly  **__Diary of a Wimpy Kid__ by Jeff Kinney** Kids have loved this one this year. Our "hold" list for this is a mile long, including the sequel. [] Chris

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 * __Heat__ by Mike Lupica**

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 * __Punished__ by David Lubar**


 * __The Shining__ by Julius Lester**

[] Very powerful--I have used this with fourth grade students for the past two years. You can't help but cry in response to the realistic pictures. Amy
 * __Henry's Freedom Box__ by Ellen Levine**

An awesome story in which a Korean girl moves to Plainfield, IL. The book ties in a state fair project with friendship, tolerance, siblings. The story also includes conversations with the author at the end of each chapter. A Rebecca Caudill book []
 * __Project Mulberry__ by Linda Sue Park**

A nonfiction offering about rats and their relationship with humans. A Rebecca Caudill book []
 * __Oh Rats! The Story of Rats and People__ by Albert Marrin**

A collection of twelve tales similar to Porch Lies. Each discusses the cultural origin and at the beginning of the book there are traditional story starter ideas. An interesting book. [] Rati
 * __Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection__ by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy**