Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
While Samuel (13 years old) is out hunting, his village is attacked by British soldiers and his parents are kidnapped. Samuel decides he must save his parents so he embarks on a dangerous journey to free them from British imprisonment. Will a 13 year old boy be able to help them? Read this fascinating, yet brutal, account of just one aspect of the horrors of the Revolutionary War.

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Rasberries by Jay O'Callahan

Raspberries! by Jay O'Callahan


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
At first glance, this is a strange book with an odd theme. However, upon listening to the author read it on the enclosed CD, I loved it. It's the story of a baker who loses his passion for baking and moves away and becomes an egg seller. A long ago friend gives him "special raspberries" to plant. Will the baker rekindle his love of baking? Read on, or listen to the author narrated CD, to find out!

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Shades of People by Shelly Rotner

Shades of People by Shelley Rotner


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great book for younger children about skin color and understanding what is most important is what is on the inside. While some of Rotner's shades don't seem to actually match the children's different skin tones, the message in this picture book comes across beautifully. This is a must have book for preschool and kindergarten teachers wanting to teach/reinforce that skin color doesn't make the person.

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New Old Shoes by Charlotte Blessing

New Old Shoes by Charlotte Blessing


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fascinating story of how a new pair of shoes becomes an old pair of shoes for one person, but a brand new pair of shoes for someone in another country. It is so inspirational. While it deals with a somewhat serious topic, it reads smoothly and is beautifully illustrated. Kids and adults will love this title. They might even be inspired to hold their own shoe drive for Soles4Souls. I know I am!

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