THE GOLLYWHOPPER GAMES by Jody Feldman

Gil Goodson has been studying for months to compete in the Gollywhopper Games at the Golly Toy and Game Company.  Even with  25,000 contestants he is sure he has a good chance of  winning.  He wants the "big" prize.  With the winning money Gil and his family can finally leave Orchard Heights.  He has been bullied ever since the "incident" and cannot wait to get out of this town. Will he win these unusual interactive games?  If you also decide to compete you must first find this award winning book at J FED.

THE HOUSE THAT GEORGE BUILT by Suzanne Slade

Many children are familiar with the rhyme “The House that Jack Built.” That familiarity will return when they pick up Suzanne Slade’s The House that George Built. This book provides a fun historical lesson on the creation of the White House. Readers might be surprised to find out that although George Washington started the house, he never had the opportunity to live in it. Most the story revolves around the construction of the White House, with the rhyme complementing the historical facts. At the end of the story, the author provides details about what some presidents have added to the White House along with  resources to further education about the White House. You can find The House that George Built in the juvenile nonfiction section under J 975.3 SLA.

BIG RED LOLLIPOP by Rukhsana Khan

Not only does Rukhsana Khan write a sweet story about being a sister, but she also manages to make it about growing up in a different country than your parents and going against social norms.  Her character, Rubina, learns what it means to be a good big sister, even though it is hard on her and makes her miss out on the American traditions that her Pakistani mother does not understand.  By the end of the book, Rubina discovers the rewards of being selfless and realizes how important doing the right thing is.  This book is good for older elementary school children and would work well for a family read-a-loud.  You can find this story in the picture book section under E KHA.

THE SISTERS GRIMM by Michael Buckley

This children's fantasy series introduces two sisters, descendants of the Brothers Grimm. The series is based on the premise that many fairy tales aren't just fiction, they are actual historical events. The Grimm sisters are sent to live with an unusual grandmother after the disappearance of their parents - a grandmother who they thought was dead. This delightful series is full of adventure and fantasy. The first book in the series is titled: THE FAIRY-TALE DETECTIVES. It is sure to delight 8-12 yr old readers. It can be found at J BUC in the library.
Courtesy of Sequoyah Regional Library System
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