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| Letter From Booker T. Worm |
I always love reading about authors. It's nice to get to know the people who write the books that we all love so much. This month we have an interview with Da Chen.
He is the bestselling author of such books as COLORS OF THE MOUNTAIN, SOUNDS OF THE RIVER, and CHINA'S SON. At the age of 23, Chen came to the United States to attend Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went on to graduate from Columbia University Law School and then worked as a Wall Street banker before becoming a full-time writer.
In this interview, Da Chen talks about why he chose to become a writer, his supportive fans, and WANDERING WARRIOR, his first work of fiction.
We hope you enjoy reading this interview, and we look forward to sharing more authors with you in the months to come.
Keep reading...we have lots of news this month...
Booker T. Worm
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Read the interview with Da Chen here.
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| Cool New Books |
Among the interesting and courageous people you'll meet in this month's roundup of cool new books are two girls named Annabel and Sarie, who must try their best to overcome certain challenges. You'll also learn about the extraordinary life of a great civil rights leader, take an adventurous trip to outer space and much more!
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See Cool New Books for March.
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| Poll |
Do you and your friends talk about the books you have read?
All of the time
Some of the time
Never
Which of the following people has the BIGGEST influence on getting you to read a book?
Friends
Brothers or sisters
Parents
Teachers
Librarians
None of the above
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| Question of the Month |
What books have you and your friends talked about the most?
Send your replies to YouSaid@kidsreads.com.
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| Mailbag |
We're looking for your best jokes, poems and comments about books!
Recently our mailbox has not been as full as we would like it. We assume you have been busy with school and activities. But now that you have FREE TIME for the holidays, we expect to hear from you. Write us at our new address: Mailbag@kidsreads.com!
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| Series Books: Katie Kazoo Switcheroo |
Meet Katie Carew (nicknamed Kazoo by a class bully), a third grader who has an incredible secret. One day, she wished she could be anybody but herself. Well, her wish did come true but it's not exactly what she had in mind. Now, she keeps turning into other people when she least expects it. In this feature, you'll learn more about Katie Kazoo and her unusual adventures, meet the woman who has written these entertaining books, take a fun quiz, and much more!
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Read about the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo here.
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| Review: THE THIEF LORD by Cornelia Funke |
THE THIEF LORD by Cornelia Funke
Ages 9-12
352 pages
Mystery and magic combine on the streets of Venice to form a compelling tale of hidden identities, as two orphaned children meet a mysterious 13-year-old boy who calls himself "the Thief Lord."
Reviewed by Carlie Kraft.
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Read our review of THE THIEF LORD here.
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| Review: A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ann M. Martin |
A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ann M. Martin
Ages 9-12
208 pages
Twelve-year-old Hattie Owen is having a fairly routine summer until the startling arrival of an uncle no one has ever spoken about --- a mentally disabled man whose existence Hattie's family has denied for years.
Reviewed by Amy Alessio
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Read about A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE here.
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| Review: BERNIE MAGRUDER AND THE BATS IN THE BELFRY by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor |
BERNIE MAGRUDER AND THE BATS IN THE BELFRY by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Ages 9-12
Young sleuth Bernie Magruder finds himself in the middle of a bizarre mystery, complete with bats, strange men in the night, and loud bells.
Reviewed by Marya Jansen-Gruber
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Read a review of BERNIE MAGRUDER AND THE BATS IN THE BELFRY and an excerpt.
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Keep reading! Until next week...
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