Thursday, January 7, 2016

Children’s Book Discussions 2016



Maybe you and yours aren’t interested in running your own book discussion (see previous post).  Don’t worry, there’s an app for that – apply to our monthly, librarian- led discussions here in the Children’s department.  Simply download your pen and sign up in person or over the phone.  We’ve updates every month – new books,  a variety of refreshments and fresh conversations.  Welcome back those of you who have been coming this past Fall to the Junior Readers and or Family Book Club; we’re hopeful for new faces as well. There are some epic new & classic books on the horizon. 
Here's what we’re reading and discussing  Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. this Winter and Spring:

JUNIOR READERS  - children in grades 2 & 3 

January 27  Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.  Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. This  well-crafted, realistic, and heartwarming award winner will charm its way into your heart. 

February 24  James & the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.  Master storyteller Dahl regales us with the story of a young boy who escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach.  His books are a perennial favorite with our book clubs.

March 23  The Truth of Me by Patricia MacLachlan
Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, where Robbie learns many things about his emotionally distant parents and himself.  He gains the courage to face both physical dangers and his own feelings.

April 27  El Deafo by Cece Bell
Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Bell chronicles how she really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB – children in grades 4, 5 & 6

January 20 The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin     
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese American girl sets out to apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life.  We’ll be having our own Chinese New Year celebration!

February 17  The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.  Calling all fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library!

March 16  A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
The Pickles are returning to Midnight Gulch, Tennessee, a town which legend says was once magic--but Felicity is convinced the magic is still  there, and with the help of her new friend Jonah the Beedle (and some very special ice cream!) she hopes to bring the magic back.  Can you guess what the refreshments will be that night?

April 20  The Stonekeeper: Amulet, Book 1  by Kazu Kibuishi
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement.  To rescue her, they follow.  What awaits them will astound you.  Exciting beginning to this popular graphic novel fantasy series.

Please join us and give our book clubs  a try.  We  think you'll rate us...











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