I hope the new year has started off
as a great one for you! I have a friend named Book Mark, who decided
to make his New Year's resolution to read three books a week all
year. He made a chart and put it up on his bulletin board he has
in his kitchen. When he finishes a book, he adds a star on his chart.
I told Book Mark he needed to check out some of the great books
we are reviewing on Kidsreads.com.
One book I suggested for him is about Martin Luther
King, Jr. This African-American leader changed the lives of many
Americans by fighting for civil rights and inspiring people to be
courageous in their struggles for what they believe is right. You
probably have off from school on Monday because Monday is the day
we honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s memory. Why not read a book to
learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.? We have a round-up of books
for you to choose from.
Now, on for my news this week...
---Booker T. Worm
Word Scramble
Check out our Word Scramble! We have one about Favorite Book
Characters. Play and see if you can find all the words.
SNOW DAY
Every winter, kids around much of the country long to hear those
magic words --- "snow day" --- which really means: No school! When
it comes to snow days, things haven't changed all that much over
the years. We've pulled together a list
of cool books about snow, snow days, snow sports and all kinds
of snowy fun. So grab a mug of hot chocolate, and check out some
of the snazzy things you can do on your next snow day!
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOOKS
Though his studies and his ministry, Martin Luther King was a champion
of civil rights for black people. He led people in the struggle
against racism, prejudice and segregation laws, trying to secure
equal treatment and respect for all. He was arrested 30 times for
his activities. As a powerful and charismatic public speaker, he
had many followers. A huge number --- 250,000 --- of those followers
turned out in the march on Washington, D.C. in 1963 to hear his
"I Have a Dream" speech about an ideal world where skin color would
make no difference.
We hope you'll check out the books in this feature
to learn more about this African American hero.
A PIECE OF HEAVEN
We all have days when we feel sad and lonely, and usually we get
over those feelings quickly. Sometimes, people can't get over the
sad feelings by themselves, and they need some help from doctors
to help them. In this book, a girl named Haley has to try to hold
her family together after her mother has to go to the hospital to
get help to stop feeling so sad and depressed. To learn more, read
our review of the book!
Other New Reviews
THE ROYAL DIARIES, ANASTASIA: THE LAST GRAND DUCHESS
Shortly before the end of World War I, Bolshevik revolutionaries
took over the country of Russia. These Bolsheviks became the Communist
Party, which ruled the Soviet Union until 1991. In order to rise
to power, the Bolsheviks stripped the reigning monarch, Tsar Nicholas
II, of his throne, arrested him and his family, and finally murdered
them all on July 17, 1918. They buried the bodies in a pit in a
forest, believing that the world would never know what had happened
to them. They were wrong. Not many years ago, the grave --- and
the bodies --- were found. The tsar and his family were finally
laid to rest in a burial ceremony 80 years to the day from their
execution. Read our review to
find out more!
AMERICAN DIARIES: NELL DUNNE: ELLIS ISLAND
In New York Bay, near Manhattan, is Ellis Island. This island, from
1892 until 1943, was the focus of the dreams of millions of immigrants.
It served as the foremost receiving station for people from around
the world who came to the United States to live. This AMERICAN DIARIES
book tells the fictional story of one immigrant family from Ireland
--- Nell Dunne, her mother, grandmother, brother, and baby sister.
The book begins on February 12, 1904 --- the day, after three weeks
at sea, when Nell sees the lights of New York City on the horizon.
Read our review of
the book.
Mailbag
Poems from fellow Bookworms: I know a little person
I never get to see
I always like to think
About the whereabouts of she
One day when I find out just where she is
I'm going to email her
for she is my sissy.
I know some things about her
though I really want to say
I want to know more
Until then I'll try to find
Someone just like
her kind.
But I will never Forget
the sister
which I never met
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The Rabbit
Once there was a rabbit named Hoppy
His long dangling ears were very floppy
He climbed up on a tree
And was scared by a bee
He fell down in the mud, now he's sloppy
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rose are red violets are green and daisy are blue
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Last night I had a dream
You were in front of me agleam
We had fun, just the two of us
And oh, how it was joyous
It was like we were actually friends
I wished that had no ends
And when I woke up,
I realized it was trumped up
But then I came up to you
And it was true
You were a totally different person
Our friendship has gotten better, not worsened
In fact, us together is a blessing
I wish to do all the confessing
And to say you're such a great guy
You've been mean to one of a kind
And I'll never forget that in you.
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Message in a Bottle
Swiftly drifting,
Swiftly drifting,
Over the calm quiet sea.
Swiftly drifting,
Swiftly drifting,
Waves let it be,
Let it be.
Softly rolling,
Softly rolling,
Swiftly drifting away.
Softly rolling,
Softly rolling,
Maybe it will drift back someday.
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A Best bud!
she came when I nine
her red hair green eyes
were the first things to shine
we became more than friends we
became bestfriends.. no sisters
when I was eleven she left
she moved
I have not seen her for ever
and will not see here again...
she came when I was thirteen
her brown hair and blue eyes
were the first thing to......
will this go on?
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Mail from fellow Bookworms:
hi my favorite books are Jonnie.b.Jones books!
and i like jr clue books!
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I LOVE TO READ. FIRE BOOKS ARE MY BEST IN RANGE.
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I like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire it is
my favorite book, yes it is a long book I haven't read it yet I
just know it will be my favorite book
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I really like Harry Potter too and I wish J.K.
Rowling could visit Massachusetts and meet all the kids at the schools
in Wilbraham. It's a nice town but it's probably is very different
from England. Actually I usually go to England every summer to visit
my grandmother in Nottingham. I wonder if J.K. Rowling has been
to see Nottingham. Well, I like the things you've got on the website
for Harry Potter fans.
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I like to read nana up stairs and nana down stairs
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Dear Bookworm I'm just quoting the Girl in the
last issue who said Saddle Club and Throughbreed Horse Books are
so awesome I would recommend them to all girls who Love Horses I
even rode A Horse Before Myself To that other GirL Horses Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I love the book Ella Enchanted. I read it twice
and it is also a New berry Honor book. Once you read it you will
find out why
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I have totally the best book ever! It's called
Letter's From Rifka by: Karen Hesse. If you haven't read it you
totally should!
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i love to read nancy drew.
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There is a series called Once Upon America by Nancy
Antle. They are historical fiction books about all different times
in history. The book I just finished was about the Vietnam War.
Some of the other topics are: World War 1, Women's right to vote,
World War 2, The Great Depression, and a story about immigrants.
There are many more in this series. I really think you should put
this series on the web.
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I read many books like Harry Potter and books by
Roald Dahl. I think those books are very fun and interesting to
read.
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I think the American Girls kick some booty!!!!!!!!!!!
They're awesome!! I like Molly and Kirsten the most. The most exciting
book I think Kirsten has is Changes for Kirsten.
Note from Booker: We have a special feature on the American Girls
series on Kidsreads.com! To read all about them, click here!
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I wish you would write a review on the Dawn Rochelle
series by Lurlene McDaniel. It is one of my favorite books and I
want other people to know how good it is! I also love the book ''Until
Angels Close My Eyes''. I think that all of these books by Lurlene
McDaniel are awesome!
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my top ten list is
Charlotte's web
trumpet of the swan
and Stuart little
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I recently read the book The chocolate war-- it
was awesome!
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Your wonderful site told me about a lot of different
books, and I read almost every chance I get! Thank you, and I would
recommend this site for everyone. Now I really like to read.
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My favorite book is My Mom The Money Nut. It is
about this girl named fritzie and when she grows up she wants to
become a singer, but her mom won't let her because her mom doesn't
care.The only thing she cares about is Money.
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Hi my favorite books are One Fat Summer, The Outsiders,
and A Hero Ain't Nothing but a Sandwich!!!
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Acorna is a good series to read but a little hard
to understand . It is about girl named Acorna who has the ability
to heal clean air heal wounds make plants grow. She helps kids escape
from a planet where they were kept as slaves. In the second book
she finds her aunt and uncle. In the third she meets other people
of her race. In the fourth she gets a boyfriend. other than that
it is a good series to read.
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Stay safe! Always!
Remember to be safe online. NEVER tell anyone personal information --- which
includes your real name, age, address, phone number or school. Hey, pretend
you are undercover when you go online and protect yourself!
Keep reading! Until next week...
Booker T. Worm and Friends
