Fourth grade is learning about the life of John Newbery! Born to a farmer in England in 1713, Newbery would later learn the trade of a printer. This experience would serve him well when, in 1744, he and his wife and five children moved to London so that he could start his own publishing business. ... Continue Reading →
A Northern Light
I wanted to read a few books over Christmas break. There are so many library books that I haven't read. Unfortunately I only managed to read one book. A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly is one of our newer additions to the Junior High Fiction section of the library. I am always drawn to historical fiction... Continue Reading →
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
"Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los Muertos rise from their coffins to join the fun. Los Esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance though the door. And the scariest creatures of all? Wait until you see them!"This book is a... Continue Reading →