Around our house when it's vacation time we pack the books first --- and then the clothes! There has to be room for the books.
My sons who are 9 and 14 have been known to pack a book a day for each day that we are traveling. Then they complain to me that their backpacks are too heavy.
When we travel I put all the clothes we are bringing on a table so I can see what we are taking and be sure nothing was forgotten. A couple of years ago my younger son managed to get himself dressed from my "to be packed" pile every day the week before we left. He ended up on vaca with one pair of shorts --- and 10 books. We were mighty sick of looking at those kelly green shorts by the end of the week!
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Cool New Books for July
In this month's roundup of cool new books, Nancy Drew returns for her sixth all-new adventure. This time, our young sleuth is ready to add "professional acting" to her already impressive list of accomplishments --- but a huge fire breaks out on the set of her movie, and it's up to Nancy to solve this baffling case. We also present the fast-paced and suspenseful sequel to Elizabeth Kay's debut children's novel THE DIVIDE, a fun, action-packed tale from award-winning author M.T. Anderson, and the newest installment in the hilarious Amber Brown series. Its author, the late Paula Danziger, will not be forgotten.
ACTION!: Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective #6, by Carolyn Keene Nancy has finally determined who was behind all the trouble in LIGHTS, CAMERA&133; But as soon as filming for the River Heights movie resumes, a huge fire breaks out on the set. The good news is that the fire turns up a key clue about who started it --- though Nancy must continue doing double duty as an actress and a detective.
Well-renowned children's author Paula Danziger passed away on July 8, 2004, following complications arising from a heart attack in June. She was 59.
Throughout her career, she wrote a number of children's stories, including THE CAT ATE MY GYMSUIT, THE DIVORCE EXPRESS and, more recently, the Amber Brown series.
Did you like the book? Well now you can see the movie! Check out the newest summer flicks that are based on books to get another dose of the stories you love. And here's an extra special treat. Some of the films we've assembled have companion books that are based directly on the motion picture screenplay and that take you behind-the-scenes at the making of the movie --- which means you can enjoy the story long after the credits stop rolling.
We're counting down the days till The Princess Diaries Royal Engagement comes out.
THE GAME OF SUNKEN PLACES by M. T. Anderson In the wilds of Vermont, Gregory and Brian tackle the world's weirdest board game in this wildly imaginative and wickedly funny fantasy tale from award-winning author M. T. Anderson. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
UNDER THE WATSON'S PORCH by Susan Shreve Twelve-year-old Ellie Tremont falls in love with Tommy Bowers, who is two years older than her. Ellie is so smitten with him that she agrees to every suggestion he makes. Soon, though, Tommy goes too far and even Ellie isn't sure what to make of him. Reviewed by Kristi Olson.
EVANGELINE BROWN AND THE CADILLAC MOTEL by Michele Ivy Davis Sassy but vulnerable Evangeline "Eddie" Brown lives in Paradise, Florida, in a motel with a big pink Cadillac butt sticking out of it. Eddie has major attitude, which she needs in order to deal with her drunken father. She's essentially friendless until Farrell moves to town. Their struggles are more bearable together, but one solution to a problem they share may lead them into danger. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF ZOE FLYNN by Janet Lee Carey Zoe can't imagine living anywhere but in her house on 18 Hawk Road. But when her father loses his job, Zoe and her family are forced to leave their old neighborhood and live out of a van, as they search for work and a new home. Reviewed by Carlie Webber.
PAST PERFECT, PRESENT TENSE: New and Collected Stories, by Richard Peck Award-winning novelist Richard Peck gathers all of his short stories into one book: eleven previously published, plus two new ones. This offering features a variety of genres and characters, and is an excellent read. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
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