Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Submitted by lluncheon on Fri, 2015-05-29 12:13
Mary Alice G.

Sharp, perceptive, and gifted in other ways, Ally successfully hides her inability to read—often by misbehaving. After seven schools in seven years, Ally forms an alliance and friendship with two other misfits; and, finally, a substitute teacher sees beyond her calculated obstinance. With the wisdom of Einstein’s words, the teacher reminds Ally that a Fish in a Tree (Nancy Paulsen, $16.99) should not be judged on its ability to climb. Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s compassionate story of triumph over adversity portrays the many challenges of middle school with memorable characters that will live in your heart long after the last page. Ages 10-12. Mary Alice Garber

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Fish in a Tree (Hardcover)

By Lynda Mullaly Hunt
$17.99
ISBN: 9780399162596
Availability: Not On Our Shelves—Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - February 5th, 2015

Over the Hills and Far Away: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes - Elizabeth Hammil

Submitted by lluncheon on Thu, 2015-05-28 16:41
Mary Alice G.

Travel Over the Hills and Far Away (Candlewick, $21.99) and discover the fascinating ways nursery rhymes have crisscrossed the globe. In this spirited collection of poetry and art, Elizabeth Hammill (critic and founder of Seven Stories, Britain’s Centre for Children’s Books) brings focus to the richness and diversity of intercultural rhymes, maintaining regional spellings and usage. Hammill carefully pairs each rhyme with one of the 77 featured artists whose particular style corresponds to the verse’s temperament or cultural relevance. This peerless treasury of verses and visual interpretations is a must for everyone’s library. Ages 1-8. Mary Alice Garber

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Over the Hills and Far Away: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover)

By Elizabeth Hammill (Editor), Various (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9780763677299
Availability: Backordered
Published: Candlewick - March 10th, 2015

Captain Coconut and the Case of the Missing Bananas - Anushka Ravishankar, Priya Sundram

Submitted by lluncheon on Thu, 2015-05-28 16:32
Mary Alice G.

Every detective story can use some levity. Celebrated Indian author, Anushka Ravishankar provides plenty with the introduction of affable detective Captain Coconut, who is both Holmes and Clouseau. Captain Coconut and the Case of the Missing Bananas (Tara, $16.95) is a mystery of numbers with a sprinkling of non-sequiturs, songs reminiscent of Bollywood and a generous dose of irreverence. Illustrator Priya Sundram’s brightly colored collage art accents the droll investigation and completes the exceptional design of this unique graphic novel. Ages 7-10. Mary Alice Garber

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Captain Coconut and the Case of the Missing Bananas (Hardcover)

By Anushka Ravishankar, Priya Sundram (Illustrator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9789383145225
Availability: Special Order—Subject to Availability
Published: Tara Books - July 7th, 2015

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