![]() ![]() The following book is available at favorite bookstores. Hinton "A Lot of Others" by Barbara Berger "Mailing May" by Michael Tunnell Library director: Lynn Coppers children's librarian: Maureen JagosĬhoices this week: "The Outsiders" by S.E. Library: Chester Public Library, 1784 Kings Highway, Chester He knows his plan is risky, and to pull it off will take more of a superhero than a Nolan Byrd, but maybe Nolan is more courageous than he realizes. Green announces the new assignment for the month, Nolan hatches a daring plan for his project that might make Bubba stop being a bully. Nolan Byrd is half Bubba's size, a math genius, and known as Nerd. Knopf, 138 pagesīubba Bixby is a bully, prone to using his fists, name-calling, intimidating other kids, stealing other kid's stuff, and causing nonstop trouble. "Shredderman: Secret Identity" by Wendelin Van Draanen, illustrated by Brian Biggs, Alfred A. The following book is available at many public libraries. ![]()
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She moved from Texas a few years ago and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. She has written five books as well as many poems for children. ![]() Guadalupe García McCall was born in Mexico and moved to Texas as a young girl, keeping close ties with family on both sides of the border. Inspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. ![]() ![]() ![]() " A charming tale about needing naps and taking them. PRAISE FOR I WILL TAKE A NAP PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT PIGGIE SERIESWillems manages to hit that singular moment where even the most restrained readers cant. Parents - does this book work on your children?" Or if all else fails, the story is somewhat funny and enjoyable to read so it can win on that point. 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