Katherine ApplegateIvan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. (from theoneandonlyivan.com)
0 Comments
Blue Balliett
Pam Munoz Ryan
Kimberly Brubaker BradleyAda has never been outside of her one bedroom flat she shares with her cruel mother and younger brother, Jamie. Her mother refuses to allow Ada to be seen by anyone. When the war comes and Jamie is shipped out of London, Ada sneaks out and joins him. Once they have escaped, they are forced upon Susan Smith who herself claims to be unfit to care for children. Will Ada be treated just as poorly with Susan Smith? Will they escape the war safely? Will Ada's mother try and track them down?
|
In a book rut?Want to get into a book but don't know what to read next? Maybe you just finished a wonderful book and you don't want the next one to disappoint you? Here you will find recommendations made by me and some pretty fabulous kids! Archives
November 2016
Categories |