"The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
This story about twins who love basketball, totally caught me by surprise. Kwame Alexander tells the story of Josh and JB through a series of rhythmic poems that need to be seen to be fully appreciated. Alexander makes the words dance across the page as Josh and JB dance down the court. Through his captivating verse, Alexander successfully transports the reader to the court where the reader anticipates every shot Josh and JB take. Told from Josh's point of view, the reader learns about the twins' life both on and off the court.
This story about twins who love basketball, totally caught me by surprise. Kwame Alexander tells the story of Josh and JB through a series of rhythmic poems that need to be seen to be fully appreciated. Alexander makes the words dance across the page as Josh and JB dance down the court. Through his captivating verse, Alexander successfully transports the reader to the court where the reader anticipates every shot Josh and JB take. Told from Josh's point of view, the reader learns about the twins' life both on and off the court.
"The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer Holm
The title of this book is as thought provoking as the story. Ellie, an 11 year old middle schooler, learns about family, friends and science in this humorous and engaging story.
Mrs. Chapman's "Books to Read" List (BTR)
"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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"Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle" by George Hagen and Scott Bakal
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"The Riverman" by Aaron Stamer (First in the Riverman trilogy)
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"The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing" by Sheila Turnage (sequel to "Three Times Lucky)
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"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
_(Link to Amazon)
"Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle" by George Hagen and Scott Bakal
_(LInk to Amazon)
"The Riverman" by Aaron Stamer (First in the Riverman trilogy)
_(Link to Amazon)
"The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing" by Sheila Turnage (sequel to "Three Times Lucky)
_(Link to Amazon)