Nolen, Jerdine.
CALICO GIRL
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 4.2
ISBN 1481459813
Callie is a 12 year old girl living as a slave in Virginia. The
country is about to go to war as the southern states have voted
to secede from the union. Some of the slaves on the plantation
have been sold off to help pay for the war and now Callie is
wondering if the promise of her freedom is ever going to
happen. This is the story of Callie's journey to
freedom. Callie finds her way to Fort Monroe where slaves find refuge as contraband of war and cannot be sent back to
their "owners". Here, Callie's life changes and she now
has decisions to make about her future.
Naumann-Villemin, Christine.
WHEN A WOLF IS HUNGRY
Grand Rapids : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 0802854826
Edmond Bigsnout is a lone wolf who lives in the country. One day he gets a craving for a city rabbit. A grain-fed, silky-haired rabbit, one with just a hint of sweetness. He jumps on his bike and off to the city he goes. He has his best knife and finds an apartment building with an apartment for Max Omatose, miniature rabbit. He rings the bell and gets in the elevator. But he drops his knife which is picked up by another resident. Back home he goes and grabs a chain saw. But on the elevator, he meets another neighbor who is in need of a chainsaw. Back and forth he goes and each time meets another neighbor. Will Edmond ever get his feast?
Meshon, Aaron.
DELIVERY
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 1481441752
Grandmother will go to any
means to get her grandson his gift on his birthday. There are no
words needed as we see the journey -- by truck...by train...by boat...by rocket...love can travel any
road, ride any track, cross any ocean, and soar through any
sky.
McMullen, Beth.
MRS. SMITH'S SPY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 5.8
ISBN 1481490206
Abigail is not sure why her mother sent her to this elite boarding school. She has never even heard of it. She is able to make a few friends but the work is hard and things are going on that she doesn't understand. When she sneaks into the head mistress's office after hours, she learns that this school is not at all what she thought. It is actually a school for training spies! Children as spies. Now Abigail is caught up in the intrigue when she discovers a secret about her own mother. Full of adventure and secrets, Abigail's middle school year is not like anything you may ever experience.
Littman, Sarah.
FAIREST OF THEM ALL
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 6.0
ISBN 1481451308
Do you like fashion? Do you
have your own style? Maybe you are that person who just knows
how to dress and maybe even make your own fashion. Well, Aria is
that person. She wants to make her own clothes and dreams of
becoming a fashion designer. When a new club starts at school,
she just knows she has to join. The Couture Club is just
the opportunity Aria needs to show her stuff. But there is one
problem. One big problem. Aria is the daughter of Brier Rose and
Prince Charming. They are now living in New York and have a
fairly modern life after Rose's long sleep but Aria is not
allowed near sharp objects. Especially needles. Just in case.
Talk about a helicopter mother! How is Aria supposed to design
fashion without touching a needle? Come on. That sleeping spell
can't be handed down could it?
Lettice, Jenna.
THE 12 DAYS OF KINDERGARTEN
New York : Random House Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL K-3ISBN 0399557334
Are you on your way to Kindergarten soon? What do you think it will be like? Well, this book may give you some idea. On the first day of kindergarten, a new student finds ONE classroom cubbie of his very own. On the second day, he sees TWO yummy snacks. The third day?Well, you'll have to come along and see.
Krans, Kim.
WHOSE MOON IS THAT?
New York : Random House, 2017
IL K-3, RL 1.7
ISBN 1101932279
Whose moon is that, asks the
cat. It seems that everyone in the forest believes that it is
their moon. The bird and the bear think it belongs to them. The
trees and the mountains believe it belongs to them. Just who does
own the moon?
Klostermann, Penny Parker
A COOKED-UP FAIRY TALE
New York : Random House, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 1101932325
William lives in the magical land of fairy tales. But he doesn't read them! He is more interested in reading cookbooks. He dreams of being a chef. But no one takes him seriously. He tries working in various restaurants but none work out for him. He decides he needs to do something different. When he finds a box of fruits and vegetables, he knows just what to do with them. But will he end up ruining the fairy tales they were meant to be in?
Jacobs, Paul Dubois.
THE BOW-WOW BUS
New York : Aladdin, 2017
IL K-3, RL 2.0
ISBN 148146230X
Meet the pets of Animal Inn. There are two dogs, two cats,
two gerbils and a macaw. And of course all the boarders.
Some stay for just a few days. Some stay for longer. But they are
all so happy when their owners pick them up. This time, the pets
overhear a conversation about going to Cassie's school. And that
one of them will be donated. What is going on here?
Green, Tim.
BASEBALL GENIUS
New York : Jeter Children's/Aladdin, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 4.8
ISBN 1481468642
Jalen was only doing this so he could afford to pay for the travel team this summer. No way could his dad afford to pay for the team. They were living what his teacher had called "hand to mouth". But Jalen needed money to play on the summer travel team. Baseball was his life and he just had to be on the team. So he snuck onto James Yager's property to steal baseballs. James Yager was giving these baseballs away anyway so it should be no big deal. Just 10 signed baseballs and Jalen would have the money he needed. He hadn't counted on being caught -- by James Yager himself. He gets away but that is not the end to this story. When he meets James Yager again, the two strike up a deal to help both of them. What does Jalen have that could possibly save Yager's baseball career?
Foster, Stewart.
BUBBLE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017
IL 3-6, RL 3.2
ISBN
1481487426
Joe has been in the hospital so long that he doesn't even remember what it is like to be outside. Joe has an autoimmune disease which means he is allergic to just about everything. He lives in a special room in the hospital in London that keeps him alive. The air is pure and everyone who comes in must wash with antiseptic soap and wear special clothes. It is hard for an 11 year old boy to be cooped up all the time. His sister and nurses are very good to him but it is still hard. When a new nurse is assigned to his case, Joe believes the nurse is crazy. Amir talks about aliens and crop circles and landing fields. But as Joe gets to know Amir, he begins to find him exciting. And maybe a bit dangerous. When Amir suggests that Joe do something against all the rules, what will Joe do?
Cuyler, Margery.
BONAPARTE FALLS APART
New York : Crown Books, 2017
IL K-3
ISBN 1101937688
Bonaparte has a big problem. You see, he is a skeleton and he keeps
losing his parts! When he catches a baseball, his hand falls off. As
each body part falls off and he sticks them back, he gets really worried
about going to school. He just knows the kids will laugh at him. He
asks his friends for help but their solutions are not quite right. Will
Bonaparte find the bona-fide solution to his problems?
Nolen, Jerdine.
