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The 100-Year-Old Secret:
The Sherlock Files, Book 1
by Tracy Barrett
ME GROUP (GRADES 2–6) • Reviews: BL, HG, K, SLJ
Xena and Xander Holmes have lived in London
barely long enough to recover from their jetlag when
they receive a strange note inviting them to join the
Society for the Preservation of Famous Detectives.
At their first meeting with the group, the siblings
learn exciting news: they’re related to the celebrated
Sherlock Holmes! Better yet, a book of the detective’s
unsolved cases is entrusted to Xena and Xander . . .
and the brother and sister soon have a lead on one of
the mysteries.
Isbn: 9780805083408 • Dewey: f • 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" • 160 pp
aR level: 4.4 • aR Points: 4 • sRC level: 3.7 • sRC Points: 8 • lexile: 650l
JLG: $9.00 • Holt: $15.95 • JlG Month: JUn 2008
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale
(Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend) u
by Deborah Hopkinson • illustrated by John Hendrix
E GROUP (GRADES 1–3)
Reviews: BCCBH, BLH, CL, H, HGs, K, SLJH, WC
In 1816, in a green Kentucky valley lived seven-yearold
Abraham Lincoln and his dear friend ten-year-old
Austin Gollaher. One day they went out together in
search of partridges. They came to the banks of the
swollen Knob Creek. Though Austin thought better
of crossing the rushing waters, Abe—“not a great
leader yet”—pointed to the partridges on the other
side and said, “Let’s go.” Austin got across without
incident, but Abraham fell in. Lucky for the future
of the country, Austin was there to pull him out.
Author’s note. Full-color watercolor and pen-and-ink
illustrations.
Isbn: 9780375937682 • Dewey: e • 11 1/2" x 9 1/2" • 40 pp
aR level: 3.0 • aR Points: 0.5 • sRC level: 3.4 • sRC Points: 3 • lexile: 600l
JLG: $9.00 • schwartz & Wade: $19.99 • JlG Month: noV 2008
*NEW* Abigail Spells
written and illustrated by Anna Alter
E GROUP (GRADES 1–3) • Reviews: BL, K, SLJ
More than anything, Abigail loves to spell—and she’s
very good at it. She’s excited to show off her skills
at the school’s spelling bee. But things don’t go as
planned, and she’s eliminated in the first round. After
the contest, George reminds Abigail that friendship
is more important than spelling. Full-color acrylic
illustrations.
Isbn: 9780375956171 • Dewey: e • 8" x 10" • 40 pp
aR level: 2.7 • aR Points: 0.5 • sRC level: 2.6 • sRC Points: 1 • lexile: 480l
JLG: $13.25 • Knopf: $19.99 • JlG Month: aUG 2009
About Rodents: A Guide for Children
by Cathryn Sill • illustrated by John Sill
P GROUP (GRADES K–1) • Reviews: BL, SLJ, WC
“Rodents are mammals with special front teeth that
never stop growing.” Some rodents are so small they
can scamper up blades of grass. Others, such as South
America’s capybaras, can weigh up to 145 pounds.
Some rodents live under the ground, while others live
in trees or near water. About Rodents portrays the rich
variety of rodent life with simple text and detailed
paintings. Afterword about the animals depicted.
Glossary. Bibliography. Full-color watercolors.
Isbn: 9781561454549 • Dewey: 599.35 • 10" x 8 1/2" • 48 pp
lexile: 530l
JLG: $9.00 • Peachtree: $15.95 • JlG Month: feb 2009
Abuelos
by Pat Mora • illustrated by Amelia Lau Carling
PS GROUP (GRADES K–3) • Reviews: BL, CL, HG, K, SLJ, WC
Amelia’s brother, Ray, has been chasing her around
their new home and trying to scare her. “Uuuuu, los
viejos de las montañas pronto vendrán a visitar,” he
says. (“Oooooo, the old mountain men are coming
to visit.”) Amelia soon learns she has nothing to be
frightened of; the impending “visit” is just part of a
winter tradition in New Mexico in which the older
men of the village climb into the mountains, disguise
themselves, and then return to play at scaring the
children. Spanish text. Author’s note. Full-color
illustrations in pastel and colored pencil.
Isbn: 9780888997166 • Dewey: e • 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" • 36 pp
aR level: 5.4 • aR Points: 0.5
JLG: $9.00 • Groundwood: $18.95 • JlG Month: feb 2009
The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short:
The Knights’ Tales u
by Gerald Morris • illustrated by Aaron Renier
A GROUP (GRADES 3–5) • Reviews: HG, SLJ, WC
Givret, a member of King Arthur’s court, is so
short that people often don’t take him seriously. His
braininess more than makes up for his small stature,
however. Using riddles, disguises, and other schemes,
Givret stops knights from engaging in pointless
duels, tricks an enemy army, and patches up a friend’s
marriage. Givret’s clever ploys finally earn him a
knighthood and respect: “. . . his advice was sought
out by all and treasured when received.” Black-andwhite
brush and ink illustrations.
Isbn: 9780618777150 • Dewey: f • 5 1/4" x 7 3/8" • 96 pp
aR level: 4.5 • aR Points: 2.0 • sRC level: 4.4 • sRC Points: 5 • lexile: 730l
JLG: $9.00 • Houghton Mifflin: $15.00 • JlG Month: DeC 2008
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