Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Meet Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini takes a look back at how it all began with Eragon, and discusses the conclusion to the series, Inheritance.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea, is a novel about one year in the life of a fifth grade class at Snow Hill School. Told through the eyes of seven students, the class is deeply affected by their new teacher Mr. Terupt and the tragic accident that touches all their lives. 


Sunday, March 6, 2016

Jean Craighead George

The late author Jean Craighead George loved the outdoors and having outdoor adventures.  Her book, Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973. Her novel My Side of the Mountain, the story of a boy and a falcon surviving on a mountain together, was a 1960 Newbery Honor Book. She started writing in 3rd grade and over her lifetime she wrote over 100 books.