Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

Jeremy, who is about to turn thirteen, lost his father five years ago. He is looking forward to an uneventful summer. Then, a most unusual birthday present arrives in the mail: a box from his father that supposedly contains the meaning of life. The catch is that the box can only be opened by 4 special keys, and the keys are missing. The race is on for Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy to find the keys and, hopefully, the meaning of life. A great read for fifth grade and up.

A fourth-grader recommends...

Inkheart was a book I read about a month ago. I loved the book; I really could not put it down! I think that it was worth the time that it took me to read it because it was a great book. Now I am reading the sequel called Inkspell and it is equally excellent. I think that Inkheart was the best book that I have read in my whole life. The author is writing a thinrd book called Inkdawn, but that is going to be her final book in that series. I will be so sad when I finish that book because the series will be over. Some other books by Cornelia Funke (the author of Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdawn) are: The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, When Santa Fell To Earth, The Ghosthunters Series. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good read.

A Cool Online Novel!

Wendelin Van Draanen, author of the Shredderman series, is posting a new novel online, a chapter a week. Check out The Gecko and Sticky at http://libcat.mcldaz.org/gecko/.
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Leonardo's Shadow: Or, My Astonishing Life as Leonardo da Vinci's Servant

This story, set in the 15th century, focuses on 15-year-old Giacomo, who helps his master, Leonardo da Vinci, finish his masterpiece, The Last Supper, while trying to pursue his own interests as an artist, avoid those who wish him harm, and follow the clues suggesting da Vinci is his father. If you want a real page-turner with a hint of mystery and a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages, pick this one up ~ you won't be sorry!