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In 13th century China, twelve-year-old Haoyou, witnesses the death of his father, who was chosen to be a ship's 'wind tester,' by riding a kite in the sky. Eventually, he steps into his father's shoes, becoming a famous kite rider at a traveling circus.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0066238749
ISBN-13: 9780066238746
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Klondike Cat
Julie Lawson (2002), 32 pages
Illustrated by Paul Mombourquette
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
Category: Adventure, Animal, Especially for Boys, Fiction, Historical, Picture Books, Realistic Fiction
Setting out with his Pa during the Klondike Goldrush of 1896 in search of gold, Noah has a difficult decision to make. Pa says that he must leave his beloved cat, Shadow, behind. Unable to part with his dear friend, Noah substitutes his warm sweater in his pack for Shadow. As you read 'The Klondike Cat' by Julie Lawson, you follow Noah and his Pa, as they become members of the 'Klondike Stampede'. Through this book's beautiful illustrations, you are able to imagine Noah's long trip, first to Dyea, Alaska; onward to the White Pass Trail; across Lake Bennet down to the Yukon River; and finally reaching Dawson City. In this easy-to- read historical picture book, you learn how Noah struggles to keep Shadow safe and prove to his father that both he and Shadow can make a difference.
Book Series: Kids Can Press
Similar authors: Candice F. Ransom; Donna Shepherd Walsh; Amy Hest
Similar books: Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush by Candice F. Ransom;
The Klondike Gold Rush by Donna Shepherd Walsh;
Emma and the Silk Train by Julie Lawson;
Bear on the Train by Julie Lawson;
When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest
Reviewed by: MB
Date read: 6/24/2011
ISBN-10: 1553370139
ISBN-13: 9781553370130
This is from the 'Picture the Past' series. It talks about Ellis Island, all 36 buildings, and the people who passed through on their way to the United States. Short, 2-page chapters examine each step an immigrant went through. Photographs from the time period (1892 - 1924) help show us this port of entry to our country for over 12 million people. Almost half the people who live in the United States today have relatives who passed through Ellis Island. My grandparents did!
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 1588104176
ISBN-13: 9781588104175
When Kepi's father comes home after being maimed while working on the pharaoh's tomb, she wonders why the pharaoh hasn't done more for him. Her father plans to earn a new living baking special herb bread. Kepi's pet baboon, Babu, is stolen while she is searching for the herbs and Kepi follows the boy-thieves as they pole down the river to the next town. A friendly stranger who offers to help turns out to have designs of his own on Babu and Kepi finds herself kidnapped and on a boat traveling to Ineb Hedj, the largest city in Egypt and home of the pharaoh. Kepi decides to seek out the pharaoh and tell him of the injustice of ignoring his injured subjects. Along her way to Ineb Hedj, she finds new friends who join her on her quest, which will have an unexpected and magical end.
Similar books: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Reviewed by: vfv
Date read: 2/16/2012
ISBN-13: 9780061667930
This story is about a group of black students who are enrolled at a local white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1958. Twelve year old Marlee is preparing for the new school year and is very nervous about speaking in class. She doesn't really have any friends until she meets a girl named Liz. Liz is a bold and brave new girl who stands up for herself in front of the snobby students. Liz and Marlee form a friendship when working together on their history project. Liz really helps Marlee overcome her fear of speaking in front of others. Marlee comes to school one day and notices that Liz is gone and has no idea where she went. Marlee searches for Liz throughout the book and just wants her best friend back. This book is all about segregation and how these two girls fight for their friendship. I absolutely loved this book and fell in love right away. The characters were easy to relate to and to understand where they were coming from.
Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award
Awards nominated: 2014 Rebecca Caudill Nominee
Reviewed by: rvillacorta
Date read: 6/4/2013
ISBN-10: 039925644X
ISBN-13: 9780399256448
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