Our+Favorite+Books

We will use this site to showcase your favorite children's books. Start with the title of the book, the author, and a description of the story. Remember not to give away the ending! When you are done, put your name and date in parenthesis at the end so everyone will know it is your description. If you still don't find a book on this list, you can go to [|Read Kiddo Read]. This site is promoted by James Patterson and will help you find a book just right for you!
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__** Example: **__ //Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment//, James Patterson. This is the first book in a series of eight. In this book you will meet the six kids that are running for their lives. Max and Fang are the oldest, next are Iggy, Nudge, the Gasman and Angel What makes this kids unique? They can fly! The children were raised in a laboratory they call the "school" and they have escaped and are being hunted so they will have to return to the lab. This series will keep you guessing and will have you addicted to within the first few chapters. (Mrs. Dillard, 2/13/12)

//The Giving Tree// by Shel SilversteinThis book is a classic story about a young boy and a tree who loved him dearly. In the story, the boy goes through the stages of life, from the blissful innocence of childhood where he plays with the leaves of the tree, naps in her shade, and climbs her trunk to get apples into the cynicism of adulthood where he begins to want material objects and has no time for the tree, much less the nonsense of childhood games. All the while, the tree loves the boy unconditionally and sacrifices herself bit by bit in order to make the boy happy. In the end, the boy learns a very valuable lesson about what "things" we really need in this world. I believe any parent can certainly relate this story to the total, unconditional love we have for our children and the sacrifices we are willing to make for them- knowing it will be many years before they can begin to appreciate it. (M.McDaniel, 02/13/12) //The Giver// by Lois Lowry Winner of the Newberry Medal, Lois Lowry's //The Giver//follows Jonas as he discovers more and more about the society he lives in. After turning twelve, Jonas begins his training as the Community's next "Giver." The Giver is the person that keeps all of the memories about the past and understands all of the hidden truths of the Community. The more that Jonas learns in his training, the more he begins to question the life he once viewed as "perfect." (M. Guinn, 2/15/2012)

==Holes is a story about a boy named Stanley Yelnats who gets sent to a correctional camp inTexas. During his eighteen months at Camp Green Lake Stanley and his camp mates are subjected to the rigorous task of digging holes in the hot sun as their punishment for the crimes they have committed. Stanley makes friends, finds a treasure, and uncovers the truth about the tall tales that surround the camp. He also finds the answers to questions about his family’s past and the curse that seems to follow his family members. (lgarvin)==

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney This book consists of random entries of day-to-day life as they relate to the main character, Greg Heffley. The thing I love about this book is the spot on perspective of the author as an elementary/middle schooler. The comedy that is presented is that which presents itself in every day life (school, home, and family issues), and the very simple illustrations which are very characteristic of a true life middle schooler, complement the entries so well. I enjoyed reading this with my son when he was in middle school. We both could appreciate the humor--he from the main character's point of view and me as the mother of a child that age. (bfavors 2/17/12)

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type By Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin This book is about farm animals that have taken over the farm!! Their hilarious demands to Farmer Brown are sure to entertain! Farmer Brown can't believe his ears and his eyes when his cows post on the barn door a typed demand for electric blankets. "Cows that type? Impossible!" The farmer refuses to accede, so the cows go on strike. Their new note reads, "Sorry. We're closed. No milk today." Pretty soon, the demands escalate, with the chickens wanting electric blankets, too. They withhold their eggs. Farmer Brown is furious. "How can I run my farm with no milk and no eggs?" The frustrated old guy gets out his own typewriter and demands milk and eggs. Duck, a neutral party, brings the ultimatum to the cows, who hold an emergency meeting in the barn. Here is one of my favorite sentences ever: "All the animals gathered around the barn to snoop, but none of them could understand Moo." Cows and farmer hammer out a compromise. The cows will send Duck over with their typewriter in exchange for electric blankets. Farmer Brown agrees to it. Duck, of course, has a whole other plan.... (Hkenny)