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The Bookworm Newsletter
Issue #179
May 16, 2002
Kidsreads.com
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A NOTE FROM BOOKER
Hello!
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones opened in theaters today! My nephews, Text Reader and Diction Ary asked me to take them to see it this weekend. They know I loved reading the books in the Star Wars series, so they feel I will love the movie, too. I have taken them to every Star Wars movie made, so I guess this is a family tradition. I am excited to see it, and I decided to go to the Star Wars feature we have at BOOKWORM to keep me busy while I wait for the movie. The activities, reviews, and links will really get me in the mood for the weekend movie. If you are a Star Wars fan, I suggest you check out this great feature. If you see the Star Wars one, I'd love to hear how you liked it.
We also are bringing you a VERY special book this week --- AMERICA: A Patriotic Primer, a book that was written by Lynne Cheney, the Vice-President's wife. It's a great way to learn about what being patriotic really means!
Thanks for reading the newsletter this week! Remember to click on the blue underlined letters to go to any feature listed in the newsletter.
Now on to more news…
--Booker T. Worm
Question of the Week
Here's this week's Question of the Week:
Other than J.K. Rowling, what author would you most like to meet?
Send your answer to YouSaid@kidsreads.com. Write "Question" in the subject line. We'll post your answers online! Tell your friends to submit their answer to the question of the week.
This Week's Features:
AMERICA: A Patriotic Primer
AMERICA: A Patriotic Primer covers all 26 letters of the alphabet, each featuring people, places, and events that are important to Americans. For those that don't know, a "primer" is an early reader book. Check out our feature on this book, which features a Q&A, information about the author, Lynne Cheney, wife of our Vice President, Dick Cheney, a trivia game, and much more!
Happy Birthday L. Frank Baum!
Fans of the Wizard of Oz will be interested to know that today is L. Frank Baum's birthday. Although Mr. Baum passed away in 1919, his most famous book, The Wizard of Oz, is a timeless piece of reading material.
Harry Potter Video
Just a reminder to all of you that the video of the Harry Potter movie will be released on May 28th! In the meantime, why not check out our Harry Potter page?
* * * SPECIAL NOTE FROM BOOKER! * * *
Come home to Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House:
www.littlehousebooks.com!
Meet Laura and the other Little House girls, and read for the very first time about the lost Little House years.
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Poll
This week's poll asks:
Which of the following summer movies are you looking forward to most?
• Star Wars
• Spiderman
• Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron
• Stuart Little 2
• Spy Kids 2, The Island of Lost Dreams
To vote in this week's Poll, click here now. Do NOT send responses to the poll to BookerTWorm@aol.com or your vote will not be counted.
Last Week's Poll Results
Click here to see all the results of our reading with mom on Mother's Day poll.
Book Review:
STINK ALLEY by Jamie Gilson
Lizzy escaped to Holland from Scrooby, England in 1608 when a man named William Brewster and about 150 people fled their homes and country to escape religious persecution by King James. They separated from the Church of England, so they are called Separatists. Lizzy's friend Will thinks that Mr. Brewster has lead them into a horrible life, and he wants to escape. It seems that nothing Lizzy does makes Mr. Brewster happy. Will Lizzy stay in Stink Alley, or will she escape, yet again?
We Asked, You Said
Last week's question of the week asked: If you were going to pick a book to share with your mom for Mother's Day, what would it be? Click here to read the responses to last week's Question of the Week.
Quote of the Week
If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.
—George S. Patton
Have a favorite quote? Send it to BookerTWorm@aol.com to submit it for the newsletter!
KidsReads.com Quick Reference
To find a past review of a book, check out our index page.
For nthe latest info about Harry Potter, check out our Harry Potter page.
To see our latest trivia, visit our Trivia Page.
To see our latest word scrambles, visit our Word Scrambles page.
Take a look at our list of author addresses and write to your favorite author.
Want to see what author shares today as their birthday? Click here.
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Mailbag
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Poems from fellow Bookworms
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Roses are red violets are blue sugar is sweet and so are you.
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Jokes from fellow Bookworms
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What are you when your runing to the bathroom? Russian! If your American when you go in the bathroom and when you come out what are you while your in? Europian! And when your done your............. Finish!
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What did the girl melon say to the boy melon when he proposed?
We're too young, we cantaloupe!
Where are the biggest diamonds in America?
In baseball parks.
What did the blanket say to the bed?
I've got you covered.
What animal would you never want to play cards with?
A cheetah.
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What does a book and a yoyo have in common?
They can catch you!
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What happened to the boy who told too many jokes?
He was laughed at!
What's worse than finding a worm in your apple? (No offense, Booker T.)
Finding half a worm!
What's orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
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Why did the boy wear a belt on his teeth?
He couldn't find his braces
What do cats eat for breakfast?
Mice Crispies
What do whales eat?
Fish and ships
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Look up. What's up? The sky is up that 's what' s up!
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What is a musicial bone?A trombone.
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Mail from fellow Bookworms
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I just wanted to tell you about the best story ive ever read.Its called love you forever. Its very sad and tells about the life of a child and his mother as he got older.
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You should read Ramona and her Mother to the little worms.My sister's batmitzvah is on saturday. Please name a realistic fiction book about a girl's batmitzvah.Please metion something about batmitzvahs in the newsletter.
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I used to hate reading but Harry Potter books got me reading . Now I can't put a book down! Especialy Harry Potter books!
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To the girl who said: I love, and mean love, to read books. I especially love writing contest because my future ambition is to become an author. I have already written over 50 stories. I would love to become part of a book club. I am a straight A student, and I am in the 6th grade. This summer, I will reach my summer reading goal, 30 books. And, because I am such a good student and writer, they will put me in the OPTIONAL PROGRAM!
We have a lot in common! I love to read, I'm in the 6th grade and I look for contests for me to participate it (writing). I have a little book club of my own, but it's not as good as this one. I'm not the greatest student, but for 11, people say my writing is pretty good. I'm fast to read, so I can read about... 10 books a month, depending on the thickness and I think having a goal is a good idea! Thanks!
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To the girl who submitted something about Sharon Creech and Walk Two Moons. I love her books! I've read all of them except Pleasing the Ghost, which I cannot find anywhere! But I just can't stop reading them over and over again. My favorite I think is.... Chasing Redbird. I can remember the first chapter (which was called Tangled Spaghetti)! I haven't read it in a while... I think I'll read it again!
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One thing I would like when I'm older (maybe a grandma) is a room in my house that we'll call 'the library.' It would be filled with books all across the room! I'd try to make it cozy and everyone who likes to read would just pick a book out of the bookshelves and curl up in a chair by the fire. I would save all my books that I've had, and even collect some old ones and buy some that I think the children would like. Ahh... what a dream!
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To whoever wrote that they liked The Series of Unfortunate Events, I love those books too. They are my favorite books of all time. I think the 9th book, The Carniverous Carnival is coming out this year.
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I love to read!!!!!! Here are some Books you should Read:
Animal Ark Books!!!!
Smoke Screen!!!!
The Janitor's Boy!!!!
The House of Dies Drear!!!!
Dear Napoleon,I Know You're Dead But....!!!!
George Washington's Socks!!!!
The Magnificent Mummy Maker!!!!
Snail Mail No More!!!!
Aquamarine!!!!
P.S Longer Letter Later!!!!
Adaline Falling Star!!!!
Send One Angel Down!!!!
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to the person who loved falling up but im sorry to say the author shel silverstien died about 2 years ago
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I love to read,I read all the time,even when I walk home!! I love to write also.One of my poems about snowflakes was picked to be in a book!! Our teacher that comes in and helps the class if they need any,said that I have a special talent for writing! When I grow up I am going to be a poet. I also love spelling. I am currently reading(and by the time anyone gets this newsletter I will be long done the book) a book called Dear Mom,Your Ruining My Life. It is a really good book and it is funny! It is about this 6th grade girl named Samantha who experiences the changes of when you go through sixth grade-startling facts about her Mom,crushes,school dancing lessons,and more!! I really love love love this book!
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Hi Booker T. Worm! I so love the book, Little Women. It was awesome. I love your newsletter! Reading is my favorite thing to do. I think everyone should read.
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I Love to read!
I read a book called Flying Solo a long time ago and I am trying to find out the author for my teacher. She wants to read it to the class. So anyone who has read the book and knows the authors name please post a mail on mailbag Thanx!!!!
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Who has read the Dear America series ? I have not read it but I hear there are goood books.
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I am offended that the person who wrote "Wayside School" poem should have not used that name for it is in a book and i don't think it was right!!
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I am on your online mailing list for the Booker t. Worm Newsletter. I just wanted to tell you how much I love the newsletter. It has all different books for all ages and it really encourages children to read. Thank you for providing this newsletter.
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I'm reading Pinky Pye. It's a pretty good book. My favorite books are Bud not Buddy, Holes, Walk Two Moons, and It's not the end of the World.
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I' ve always loved to read. Reading is myfavorite thing to do. I'm just like Matilda when I get into a book I fall in love and can't stop reading.
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Lemony Snicket is making 13 (ya know like unlucky 13) books. I would like to know what the Left Behind series is about so if anybody wants to tell me pleez write to the newsletter.
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Spiderman is really cool. Spy Kids is really cool. Books are cooler!
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For whoever asked how many Unfortuante Events books there are going to be, there will be 13. I don't know when they are coming. You can visit www.lemonysnicket.com
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