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Hitler Youth by Bartoletti, S.

Vardell, S. (2008). Historical Fiction. In Children's literature in action: A librarian's guide (pp. 189-192). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

The protagonists of Hitler Youth are a group of teenagers that joined the movement. Young readers can relate to it in that the Hitler Youth movement was made out of school students like today. The setting was in Germany in the 1930’s a period of desperation. The attitudes and values were based on Hitler’s beliefs of ruling. In our country, USA, we do not serve a dictatorship government, but it still exists in other countries of the world. A great topic to converse with our students in a school setting.

Read A-likes:

Claudette Colvin: twice toward justice by Phillip Hoose

The watsons go to Birmingham,1963

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Vardell, S. (2008). Historical Fiction. In Children's literature in action: A librarian's guide (pp. 189-192). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

The characters of the story are Kenny, Byron, their sister and parents. Kenny is a nine year old like today’s kids. He goes to school, has a brother that annoys him and confronts bullying at school. The setting takes place at school and their trip to Birmingham, 1963. The year seems to be an important part of the setting since it’s a period were racism and segregation seems to be going on. The theme of the story reflects Kenny’s and Byron growth in maturity and their relationship grew stronger because of the racists conflict faced in Birmingham.

Read A-like books:

Burning Up by Caroline Cooney

We are the ship by Nelson

Vardell, S. (2008). Historical Fiction. In Children's literature in action: A

librarian's guide (pp. 189-192). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

“We are the Ship” takes place at a time were professional negro players were not allowed to play with the white. The story is told in the

point of view of one of the players in that period of time. The fact that

it tells how professional baseball black players overcame the struggles

of racism, segregation and war to what we have now. Makes it a

credible story to read for many readers.

Good Masters, Sweet Ladies by

Schlitz



The setting of this book is an important part of the story line. It takes

place during the medieval times and is told by each villagers point of

view. The author has its own style in that it has the format of a

dialogue, in which you can tell all the thoughts of each character in

the book.

Martina the beautiful Cockroach

by Deedy

Vardell, S. (2008). Picture Books. In Children's literature in action: A


The characters in the story involve a cockroach, rooster, snake, mouse all animals that will engage children to want to read a book. The plot

of the story is of a beautiful cockroach following grandma’s suggestion

to find the perfect husband. It provides a clear resolution and climax

that will satisfy readers.

Read A-likes:

Just a Minute by Yuyi Morales

Legend of the bluebonnet by

dePaola



The plot and theme of the story are bond together. A little girl gives her

most loved possession to save their tribe from and extreme drought

without asking nothing in exchange. The illustrations on the book tell a

story of its own. It reveals a part of the Indian culture and their beliefs.

Read A-likes:

The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston

Olivia by Falconer

Olivia is a pig that many children will relate to in that she has a great

imagination and is a very active little pig. The illustrations of the

book are pencil colored with bright colors to attract readers

attention. The picture book demonstrates different poses and

activities Olivia does that tell her personality just by seeing it. The

setting takes place mostly at her house with her brother and mom.

Where the wild things are by

Sendak



This book has been around since the 1960’s. The illustrations drawn with

pencil and the setting of Max going to the island where the Wild Things

are make it an enjoyable book to read. Children will definitely enjoy

reading about Max mischiefs at home with his adorable custom.

Mirror Mirror by Singer

Vardell, S. (2008). Picture Book. In Children's literature in action: A


The characters in the story are from contemporary fairy tales like

Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood stories most readers

grew up with. The dialogue in the story has its unique style in that it has

the format of a poem that can be read up and down, front and

backwards.

The three pigs by Wiesner



There is a unique style on the way the layout of the book is written. It

starts with the contemporary three little three pigs and than it surprises

its readers by having the three pigs blown out of the story and giving at

an unexpected end. Always keeping its readers engage in what's

going to happen next.

This is not my hat by Klassen



The background on the illustrations on the book are black, making the fish and what is around it more vivid to the eyes of the readers. The

plot of the story happens when the little fish takes away the hat and

tries to get away with it. The theme of the story provides a message of

its own without the necessity to be told.

Read A-Likes:

I want my hat by Jon Klassen

My teacher is a monster by Brown



The title of the book it to attract the attention of its readers. Most if not all readers have had some kind of teacher and can relate to the title.

The setting takes place in the school classroom. Through out the story

the illustrations show Bobby and his monster teacher, not till the end

the reader finds out that in reality is a sweet human teacher.

Read A likes:

Diary of a Whimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

It’s a book by Smith



The characters in the book are a donkey and a monkey. I didn’t pay attention till now that they rhyme. The illustrations have the

unique style of being drawn with shapes. They are simple illustrations

with few words. The message relates to today’s modern technology

and the amazing and interesting part of reading a book.

The PaperBag Princess by Munsch



The characters of the story involve a princess, a prince and a talking fire dragon. Young readers just loved a funny princess and dragon

story. The plot of the story is simple and has an unexpected twist to it.

Readers are used to having the prince saved the princess and not the

other way around.

Spiders by Bishop

Vardell, S. (2008). Informational Books. In Children's literature in action:

A librarian's guide (pp. 253-255). Westport, Conn.: Libraries

Unlimited.

The author provides accurate bibliographies of the information

provided in the book. The context is organized and illustration go

along with the information given in the book. There are no talking

animals through out the story. The author’s contact information is

provided to its readers.

Me…Jane by McDonnell



Unlimited.

The story is narrated and based on a real research scientist, Jane

Goodall. The art of the book shows attractive illustrations that will

make young readers want to read it. The writing in the book was

clear and easy to understand.

Primates by Ottaviani



Unlimited.

The book is organized by a table of contents and bibliographies

that can help prove its accuracy. The illustrations are so vivid that

will take its readers to that wonderful place in Africa where they

lived.

It’s so amazing by Harris



The book is told in a user friendly voice with animated figures. The

information provided is organized in a table of contents by subject.

It provides bibliographies of gynecologists and doctors. The

illustrations make it an easy and resourceful book for parents and

readers to use.

Read A-likes

The alchemist by Michael scott

Rosa by Giovanni



Unlimited.

The design of the book is full of amazing art that provides readers with

informational story of its time just by looking at the beautiful pictures.

The information is clear and interesting to read. It is organized in a

sequential order.

Read A-likes:

Balloons over Broadway by Sweet


A librarian's guide (pp. 253-257). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

The information in the book narrates Tony Sarg’s story from his

childhood to becoming the famous puppet maker he is. At the end

of the story it provides his information. The illustrations on the book

go with the information provided giving the reader a story told by

pictures.

How they croaked by Bragg



Unlimited.

The information on the book is organized with a table of contents. It

provides a glossary for its readers. The characters on the book are part

of our history. The information is provides information readers are not

aware off that it makes it engage able.

Read A-likes:

The Burn Journals by Runyon Brent

Girls Think of Everything by Catherine Thimmesh

Dear Mr. Henshaw by Cleary

Vardell, S. (2008). Realistic Fiction. In Children's literature in action: A


Leigh character goes through a journey of growth through out the

story. The reader can feel the anger and conflict of the character as

he faces the separation of the parent. The style is written as a journal

entry. Many readers can relate to it in that they write their thoughts in

a journal just as in the story.

Read A-Likes:

Annika Riz, Math Whiz by Claudia mills

Out of my mind by Draper



The reader can read and imagine the weakness and strength Melody is feeling for not being able to speak, write or walk to

express her feelings and knowledge to the people around her. The

setting takes place at the school and Melody’s house. The theme

guides readers that a disability doesn’t make people incapable of

accomplishing things or goals.

Read-a likes:

Warp Speed by Yee, Lisa

Rules by Lord



The main character in the story, Catherine, goes through an internal

struggle to make the right decision of what’s right and wrong when it

comes to physical appearances. The fact that many teenagers go

through that same face makes it an engaging book to read.

A crooked kind of perfect by Urban



The story involves multiple characters that grow and developed as the

story evolves. The plot of the story provides enough details to keep the

reader engage on what will happen next. The story revolves around

music, a book to engage those readers that enjoy instruments.

Timmy Failure by Pastis


librarian's guide (pp. ). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

Timmy is a little boy that lives with a single mom and wants to help her. The style will engage its readers in that the character itself is

funny and goes through adventures with his imaginary friend.

Bridge to Terabithia by Paterson



In the story you could tell Jesse insecurities in himself and how he grows

with the help of Leslie. Readers can identify with both characters

because each peculiar personality. Leslie is a strong girl that has a high

self esteem, the opposite of Jesse. The setting takes place in a school

and house environment making it easy for readers to picture and

imagine the storyline.

The graveyard book by Gaiman

Vardell, S. (2008). Fantasy. In Children's literature in action: A librarian's

guide (pp. 218-220). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

The setting takes place in a graveyard. The author uses enough details

about the surrounding and the personalities of each character involve

in the story that the reader can experience and imagine what’s going

on in the story.

Read A likes:

A house called awful end by phillip ardagh

Gregor the overlander by Collins



The protagonist of the story, Gregor, takes its readers in a journey of

adventure, that is consistent to the plot of the story. He has the task to

save the underground from destruction and the quest to find his dad.

Read a likes:

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Rapunzel’s Revenge by Hale


guide (pp.218-220). Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

The protagonist is a heroine and strong women that fights against

corruption. Readers can feel compel to read and follow the

protagonist in her journey to fight evil. The author uses a consistent

point of view to make it easy for readers to understand the plot of the

story.

Read a like:

The baby-sitters club: the truth about stacey by telgeneir

Skulduggery pleasant by Landy



The characters in the story go through a journey to fight evil.

Skulduggery, the skull, makes it an interesting book to read because of

the appearance of the character. The reader knows what the

character is reading by the dialogue between each character in the

book. (conversation between two or more people)

Comics Squad by Holm



Comic Squad uses humans and animals as characters. The format of

the book is written as a graphic novel. The setting takes place in recess.

A place most readers are familiar with. Characters are innocent,

simple and hilarious that will engage readers to continue reading it.

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