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Operation Final Notice

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by Matthew Landis

This is a good book for people who play an instrument or have money problems, or perhaps people who have had to play in front of an audience. Characters Ronny and Jo both have problems. Ronny’s family has bills marked “Final Notice” that cannot be ignored and Jo has an audition coming up and is feeling unprepared. They only have until January to take care  of these things – only 4 weeks away. Can they do it? The countdown is ticking!  The main character Jo plays a cello. She had to play in front of everyone and that made her nervous.. I play the violin and I know what it feels like to play in front of everyone. I liked this book since I can relate. I also know some people who have money problems like the other character named Ronny. I really like the characteristics and personality of the characters that are throughout the story. The dialogue sounds believable. I feel like something the author did well in this were the conflicts that are very relatable. I related to Jo mostly. These conflicts made me wonder what would happen next. Also  you could tell how nervous and desperate they both were. I didn’t really like the way it was kinda fast, though other people might like that . Overall, I’d give this book a 4 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to friends. 

Review by 6th grader, Victoria L.

SmART: Use your eyes to boost your brain, by Amy E. Herman with Heather Maclean

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This non-fiction book is a guidebook of self-discovery and self-education to help the reader learn to stimulate their brain and get smarter. The strategy involves really learning to see the things around us, but particularly using famous works of art to learn to do this. The author does a nice job asking the reader to interact with each piece of art in the book, often multiple times, as the reader is encouraged to notice more and more interesting aspects of the art. By the end of the book, I found I was noticing more than I was at the beginning of the book. I also liked that by using these strategies, the reader might find these observational skills might help reduce stress since it refocuses the brain on something else, taking a break from whatever might be stressing them. The book is very interactive which I liked, but if a reader is more passive & chooses not to engage, they may not get as much out of the book. And that would be a shame. The message is powerful and the strategies work! This book should appeal to students who like art, but it can equally be enjoyed by someone who knows NOTHING about art.

The In-Between

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by Katie Van Heidrich

The author, Katie Van Heidrich did a great job writing this memoir in verse. The In-between is a book about a teen trying to get through middle school and learn about themself as her family deals with financial struggles and divorce. While there are some places that might be hard to get through, stick with them because you will not be disappointed. Using descriptive and precise words and some repetition Heidrich was able to show emotion and let us see into the mind of the character. If you like novels in verse this book is for you. The review was written by a Washington Middle School student.

Clouds

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Clouds in varying shapes, sizes, and colors are shown in this book for emergent readers

Big beautiful color photos of clouds high in the sky and low to the ground let young readers see this weather/climate phenomenon.

There is a 3 step graphic on “How Clouds Forms” (p 15) , a “Question” ( What shapes do you see in the clouds?”) [p21], and a graphic “Cloudy Day Activities” chart (p 19) . Four science vocabulary words, appropriate to the topic (example- droplets), are given in the glossary each with a definition and color photo.

There is more information available on-line through Bellwether Media’s safe “factsurfer.com” website.

Submitted for Annette McQueen by Mary Pong

Wind

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Gentle breezes to stronger winds are shown and talked about from cooling, to creating power, to causing damage in this book for emergent readers..

Big beautiful color photos of wind blowing through palm trees and meadows of grass let young readers vicariously feel the benefits of wind.

There is a 3 step graphic on “How Wind Forms” (p 15) , a “Question” (Have you ever felt a very strong wind?”) [p21], and a graphic “Windy Day Activities” chart (p 19) . Six science vocabulary words, appropriate to the topic (example- turbines), are given in the glossary each with a definition and color photo.

There is more information available on-line through Bellwether Media’s safe “factsurfer.com” website.

Submitted for Annette McQueen by Mary Pong

Black Internet Effect, by Shavone Charles

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Black Internet Effect (Pocket Change Collective)

A tiny-in-size, mighty-in-voice book in the Pocket Change Collective, I enjoyed this quick modern biography about a young black woman’s journey into the technology industry. As a writing and communications major in college, she knew she wanted into the lucrative tech industry, knew there were jobs for more than engineers and coders, and knew there were not many in the big tech companies who looked like her. She had to create a new path for herself where few had gone before. She chronicles the many steps she took in finding a job that allowed her to be authentically herself as a Black woman in an industry that is not very racially diverse. The book is an inspirational guidebook for others trying to get ahead in places that may feel out of reach. She worked hard. She took every opportunity to learn and grow. It’a quick 62 page, 4 ½”x 6 ½” book. My only criticism with this and others in the Pocket Change Collective series (& I have a few)  is that because of their tiny size, they can get a bit lost on the shelf with other books. They are perfect for a reluctant reader who wants a quick read by an authentic author who will hopefully inspire them.

Rain

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Young emergent readers will see rain as a good part of nature that occurs “all over the world.” (p 8)

Big beautiful color photos of dark rain clouds, people in rain coats joyfully standing out in the rain or under umbrellas, lush plant-life, and a thirsty fox will let young readers experience rain as a wonderful gift to the planet.

There is a 4-step graphic on “How Rain Forms” [p 15], a “Question” (What do you do when it rains?) [p 19], and a graphic “Rainy Day Activities” chart [p 21]. Four science vocabulary words, appropriate to the topic (example- ‘evaporates’), are given in the glossary each with a definition and color photo.

There is more information available on-line through Bellwether Media’s safe “factsurfer.com” website.

Submitted for Annette McQueen by Mary Pong

Thunderstorms

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Thunderstorms should not be frightening for young readers once they learn how they are formed and the storms are part of nature.

Big beautiful color photos of lightning, wind blown trees, and driving rain will let young readers see the lightning bolts that disappears so quickly as it happens in real time . One young observer has his fingers in his ears from the thunderous ‘booms’, while another is watching out a window wide-eyed in shear amazement to the storm outside. These two boys do not look scared.

There is a 4-step graphic on “How Thunderstorms Form”, “Question” ( Have you heard thunder or seen lightning during a thunderstorm? [p 19]) , and a graphic “Stormy Day Activities” chart .

Six science vocabulary words, appropriate to the topic, are given in the glossary each with a definition and color photo.

There is more information available on-line through Bellwether Media’s safe ‘Factsurfer.com’ website.

Submitted for Annette McQueen by Mary Pong.

Zion National Park

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The expanse of Zion National Park comes to life in the scenic beauty of its landforms, to the inclusion of its wildlife, to our responsibility to preserve it for ourselves and future generations, all while being able to see and enjoy Zion first hand comes through loud and clear in this 32 page book.

Zion National Park has me yearning to revisit this national park. The ‘Factsurfer’ websites on page 31 include: Britannica Kids, National Geographic Kids, and the National Park Service. The National Park Service site includes a 23 minute video that deepens this yearning all the more.

This book is a job well done by Chris Bowman and the various photographers who gave us the ability to see and experience Zion National Park vicariously.

Submitted for Annette McQueen by Mary Pong

Vavada Casino

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