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Where I'd Like to Be New Review 11/9/04
By Frances O'Roark Dowell
12-year-old Maddie has been shuffled around various
foster homes and finally ends up in a Children's Home. Maddie meets the mysterious Murphy
and befriends a cast of memorable characters who build their own fort, a
substitute home for the one they all long for. Through a scrapbook of cut out homes, the children tell
their stories and their dreams.
Will Maddie ever find her dream home?
Ruby Holler
By Sharon Creech
Orphaned "Trouble Twins" Florida and Dallas spend
a healing summer in Ruby Holler.
A hilariously touching story.
The characters are so real they jump off the page and leave the
reader thinking about them long after the story is over. The audio version read by Donna
Murphy is a treat. Turn off the
Gameboys and listen to Ruby Holler with your kids on the next car
trip.
Knights
of the Kitchen Table
By John Scieszka
Illustrated by Lane Smith
Aspiring magician Joe receives a magic book for his birthday that sends him
and his two friends back in time to King Arthur's court. Complete
with dragons, giants and Merlin, this story is a grand adventure for
kids. And, as my daughter said, "This book cracks me
up!" Treat your kids to the audio version first, as the reader,
William Dufris, brings this story to life with dramatic and entertaining
voices. Knights is the first book in the series of The Time
Warp Trio.
The Whipping Boy Newberry Winner
By Sid Fleischman
This was my husband's favorite book in the year 2000.
Orphaned Jemmy is kidnapped from the streets to become the Prince's
whipping boy. It is against the law to spank the Prince, so Jemmy
takes the heat for all the Prince's foolishness. Sick of his princely
life, Prince Brat orders Jemmy to run away with him. Learn about true
friendship and character along with these two boys when outlaws kidnap
them.
More coming soon!
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