Mrs. Olson's Book Picks

May, 2008

Chester by Melanie Watts

If you want to read a hilarious tale of a selfish little cat you have to read Chester! He really wants the author to write a book about him and tries to get her to do so in so many funny ways. To see all of Chester's tricks check this book out!

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine

This is a wonderful story about a man who was a slave back in the late 1800's. He lost his family to the slave trade and desperately wanted freedom. To find out just how he achieved his freedom read Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad.

Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

Have you ever heard of the free slave settlement of Buxton in Canada? I had not either until I read this book. A historical fiction book that will hold your attention till the very end. Elijah is the first born free child on the settlement and has many adventures. His greatest adventure is going to the United States to catch a crook and free a man's family. In order to find out if Elijah completes his journey safely you just have to read the book!

April, 2008

Cowboy and Octopus by Jon Scieska and Lane Smith

This is a hilarious tale of a cowboy and an octopus who become friends. The illustrations are comic like and lead to many laughs! Check this book out and you will be sure to laugh, laugh, laugh!

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Do you like Junie B. Jones, Amber Brown and Ramona? If so you will love the book Clementine. Clementine is hilarious story about a girl who just can't stay away from trouble. Even though Clementine is always in trouble she is still a great friend. She has a very creative way of naming her cats. To see just how she goes about naming her cats, check out Clementine !

Magyk by Angie Sage

Were you sad when you finished the last Harry Potter because there would not be another book? I sure was but then I found this series called the Septimus Heap series and I was hooked again! This is a fast paced, magical tale of a wizard family battling the dark forces to protect their queenling. Check this book out and read it and you will be unable to set this book down! There are three other books in the series so far.