Great Summer Reading by Raab Associate's Writers
is 7 and up. Beautiful illustrations add depth and dimension to the story and characters in these old but relevant stories.
Jason and the Golden Fleece James Riordan/Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. Frances Lincoln. 2003. Ages 8 and up.
The beautiful award-winning illustrations impact the narrative of this well known tale that students and/or readers will be familiar with from television and/or video games. They will enjoy the engaging narrative that tells the tale of Jason and his quest for the golden fleece. A Whitbread nominated book for the author, and a Carnegie Award nomination as well in 2000, say it all for the skill of the author and his ability to tell tales.
The Adventure Susan Yost-Filgate/Illustrated by Leonard Filgate. Rip/Squeak, Inc. 2005. Ages 4 to 8.
Captain Euripides and crew have set off on their new adventure aboard their ship christened "The Adventure." The crew soon discovers that things are not as they appear. But, just as in life, a new and unsuspected friend win the day. Illustrations are beautiful and add dimension and detail to the compelling and dramatic tale that will engage readers of all ages.
Bravo, GRACE! Mary Hoffman. Frances Lincoln Children's Books. 2005. Ages 8 to 12.
This book continues Grace's story. This volume contains eight more stories that reveal Grace, the high-spirited protagonist readers discovered in Amazing Grace, Starring, Grace and Encore, Grace. Life is changing for Grace as she grows up. Her family is changing, friends are changing and Grace is changing. Fans of Grace will love this ongoing story.
The Tale of Holly How: The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Susan Wittig Albert. The Berkeley Publishing Group. 2005. Ages 12 and up.
Award-winning author Albert continues the mystery of Beatrix Potter and her adventures in the village of Sawry, England. In this volume the local shepard winds up dead and Beatrix suspects foul play. Potter's beloved animal friends such as Tabitha Twitchit, Crumpet and Felicia and others help solve this mystery in their own clever way and help Beatrix in her search for clues and the criminal.
Created Equal: Women Campaign for the Right to Vote 1840-1920 Ann Rossi.
National Geographic. 2005. Ages 8 to 12. This slim volume chapter book is perfect for students who need or want to learn about women's fight for the vote and equality. One in a series titled, Crossroads, America, readers will discover the women behind the fight and what they had to sacrifice for their
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