Granted by John David Anderson

Granted by John David Anderson

This is the best book I've read all year! You must read it!
Ms. Arnold

Everyone who wishes upon a star, or a candle, or a penny thrown into a fountain knows that you're not allowed to tell anyone what you've wished for. But even so, rest assured:  There is someone out there who hears it. Ophelia Dephinium Fidgets is no ordinary fairy - she is a Granter:  one of the select few whose job it is to venture beyond the boundaries of the Haven and grant the wishes of unsuspecting humans. Her journey is epic!

The Journey of Little Charlie

The Journey of Little Charlie by Christopher Paul Curtis

I have discovered something WONDERFUL!!!! Audio Books from Portage District Library! I listened to this book and it was SO good! It will be in your library soon! Ms. Arnold
Here is the summary from Scholastic:
Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of history's cruelest evils.
Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck, the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina, has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap'n and his boss. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie, until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move, and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on.

Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Julia spends a lot of time looking up. But please don't call her short; she is boycotting that word. She's not allowed to boycott trying out for the local theater production of The Wizard of Oz, however. Her mother insists. Now she has to play a Munchkin. Her summer is not off to a good start! But then, Julia begins to see her world, and herself, in a different way.

I loved this book! Ms. Arnold

Six Kids and a Stuffed Cat

Six Kids and a Stuffed Cat by Gary Paulsen

Don't let the cover of this book fool you - it's an upper level reading level and a bit of a challenge! Six kids who don't get along are stuck together after school hours in a school bathroom when the weather alarm sounds. From this unlikely combination, the unexpected happens!

Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess

Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess by Shari Green

Sixth grade is coming to an end, and so is life as Macy McMillan knows it. There's already a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn of her beloved house. Soon her mother will upend their perfect little family, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. To add insult to injury, what is Macy's final sixth grade assignment? A genealogy project. Well, She'll put that off - just like those wedding centerpieces she's supposed to be making!

I loved this book! Ms. Arnold

Hello, Universe

Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly

Virgil is shy and misunderstood. Valencia is clever and stubborn. Kaori tells fortunes and reads the stars. Chet "the bull" is the biggest bully in the neighborhood. They aren't friends. They don't all go to the same school. But when Chet pulls an unthinkable prank on Virgil the lives of these middle schoolers collide in surprising ways.

Wishtree

Wishtree by Katherine Applegate

Red is an oak tree that is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals that seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood. When a new family moves in, Red's experience as a wishtree becomes more important than ever.

I LOVED this book! Ms. Arnold