R.L. LaFevers. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. ISBN: 978-0618999767.
Plot Summary: Theodosia is self assured young girl who spends her days in the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. Her father works at the museum and is a very busy man. With her mother constantly away on digs in Egypt, Theo is usually left to her own devices in the museum. This is a good thing because she is very busy removing curses from the various artifacts her mother brings back from her adventures. The her mother brings the Heart of Egypt to the museum which sets off a chain of events that will throw the whole family, and England into chaos unless Theo can come to the rescue.
Critical Evaluation: This is a very well written book which draws on many elements to keep the reader interested. There are elements of magic, Indiana Jones type adventure and plenty of spying. The book also throws in a lot of Egyptian history and legend which may appeal to some readers.
Reader's Annotation: Theo is kept very busy in the Museum of Legends and Antiquities. Even though she is only 11, she has very important work to do removing curses from artifacts. Her talents are needed even more once her mother brings home the Heart of Egypt and mysterious men begin sneaking around the museum.
Booktalking Ideas: Focus on Theo's abilities to see curses, and her relationship with her parents.
Genre: Adventure
Curriculum Ties: History
Challenge Issues: None. IF any you can recommend reading reviews of the book and researching the author.
Interest Level: Grade 4 and up
Selection Process: A friend with an interest in Egyptian History recommended it.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Ultimate Coke or Pepsi? Amazingly Awesome questions 2 ask your friends!
Fine Print Publishing. 2006 ISBN: 978-1892951380
Plot Summary: How well do you know your friends? This book, designed for girls in grade 4 and up, is designed to get people knowing each other better by giving hundreds of questions to ask your friends about what they think.
Critical Evaluation: This would be a good book for a birthday party or a gist for a tween girl. It has interesting and eye catching graphics and the questions are very age appropriate and non touch on any controversial subjects.
Reader's Annotation: N/A
About the Author: N/A
Genre: Nonfiction/Game
Curriculum Ties: Could be used as an icebreaker for many activities
Challenge Issues: None. If any, could be referred to puclisher's website or look up reviews of the book 0n amazon.com.
Interest Level: Grade 4 and up
Selection Process: Recommended in local paper as a good x-mas gift for tween girls.
Plot Summary: How well do you know your friends? This book, designed for girls in grade 4 and up, is designed to get people knowing each other better by giving hundreds of questions to ask your friends about what they think.
Critical Evaluation: This would be a good book for a birthday party or a gist for a tween girl. It has interesting and eye catching graphics and the questions are very age appropriate and non touch on any controversial subjects.
Reader's Annotation: N/A
About the Author: N/A
Genre: Nonfiction/Game
Curriculum Ties: Could be used as an icebreaker for many activities
Challenge Issues: None. If any, could be referred to puclisher's website or look up reviews of the book 0n amazon.com.
Interest Level: Grade 4 and up
Selection Process: Recommended in local paper as a good x-mas gift for tween girls.
The Encyclopedia of Immaturity, Volume 2
Klutz, 2009. ISBN: 978-1591746898
Plot Summary: This book contains everything anyone needs to know about being immature! Pranks, jokes, and childish "skills are all included in this book. Want to learn how to slide down a banister? Hypnotize a dog? Burp your name? Then this book is for you!
Critical Evaluation: This is the type of book that adults love to give to children as a gift. Tweens will undoubtedly enjoy flipping through it from time to time for a laugh but it is not really the type of book one sits down to read and enjoy.
Readers Annotation: Want to learn immature tricks? Want to horrify your parents and disgust your grandparents? Then this is the book for you!
About the Author: N/A
Genre: Humor/Toy Book
Curriculum Ties: None
Challenge Issues: None. If any present, they can be told to research the Klutz compnay or read reviews of book on Amazon.com.
Interest Level: Ages 8-13
Selection Process: Borrowed from a friend's son who recommended it.
Plot Summary: This book contains everything anyone needs to know about being immature! Pranks, jokes, and childish "skills are all included in this book. Want to learn how to slide down a banister? Hypnotize a dog? Burp your name? Then this book is for you!
Critical Evaluation: This is the type of book that adults love to give to children as a gift. Tweens will undoubtedly enjoy flipping through it from time to time for a laugh but it is not really the type of book one sits down to read and enjoy.
Readers Annotation: Want to learn immature tricks? Want to horrify your parents and disgust your grandparents? Then this is the book for you!
About the Author: N/A
Genre: Humor/Toy Book
Curriculum Ties: None
Challenge Issues: None. If any present, they can be told to research the Klutz compnay or read reviews of book on Amazon.com.
Interest Level: Ages 8-13
Selection Process: Borrowed from a friend's son who recommended it.
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