Book Club will meet in January on the 18th from 5:30-6:30.
I just finished reading The Clockwork Three by Matthew J. Kirby

It was an exciting story of three children with intertwined lives and mysteries. I loved the characters and can empathize with each of their dilemas. Set in the early 1800's New York city, it deals with the rich, the poor, the educated and a band of ruthless thieves. Little do they all know, how much they will all come to depend on each other. A fantastic story which is in consideration for next year's list. Let me know what you think if you read it!

Hope Everyone's been reading this summer!

MSBA book club will meet this month on Aug. 24th from 5:30-6:30.
Be ready to booktalk a book on the list! Keep reading!!!

Tuesday, April 27th from 5:30-6:30 Come see which book won the 2010 Book Award, and get your new list for 2010-2011. You may have even read some already! It’s not too late to join our group! All students who will be in 4th grade next year are welcome to come check out book club this month. Learn to book talk your favorites and hear what other 4th-8th graders have to say about the books they are reading from the MSBA list and off the list! It’s a great opportunity to hear about great books from other kids! Call to let us know you’re coming! 236-3440

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has won this year's award by an overwhelming number.
Swindle by Gordon Korman was 2nd and Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka was third. I think you'll like the books on the new list and we'll start having new members joining the group. The new list is posted in the J-room on the wall behind the door. Add your name to the list and ask for stickers to put on any you have already read, and READ, READ, READ!

The New List is out!!!

Check out the slide show of the book covers and the list below. There are 40 new amazing books on the list! Be sure to vote for your favorite 2009-2010 book from last year's list before the end of the month with your librarian. Remember, you must have read at least 3 books to vote and you can only vote once, so either at your school library or at your public library. All 12 committee members worked really hard to choose good books for kids in 4th-8th grade.

March Potluck and voting!!!!

Come join us, Thursday, March 18th from 5:30-7:00. Please call to let us know what you'll be bringing. This month we will share a potluck supper. This is also the month we vote on our favorite from last year. Make sure you have read at least three on the list.

Maine Student Book Award Club!  All 4th-8th graders are welcome to join our book group.  BOOKS*PIZZA*BOOKTALKS*DESSERT*LAUGHTER*FRIENDSHIP, Come join Susan and Amy, Thursday Jan.21st from 5:30-6:30.  Please call to let us know you’re coming so we’ll have enough pizza.  Bring a friend, it’s even more fun! Dessert volunteer needed.  

I just finished reading Waiting for Normal and totally loved it. It made me angry and the girl character is so strong and loving and smart. It is a great read about hope and overcoming the worst odds! Check it out in the library