Category Archives: Series

Ling &Ting: Not Exactly the Same!

Posted on October 29, 2019 by AnEducationInBooks

Ling and Ting, twins, go to the barber, conduct magic, and make dumplings together, all while proving they are not exactly the same. Six short chapters offer six unique stories, though the stories weave together a bit, too, especially in … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Readers, Series | Tagged early reader, humourous, twins | Leave a comment

The Cruisers

Posted on February 15, 2012 by AnEducationInBooks

While set in the present day, Walter Dean Myers‘ The Cruisers takes us back to the mindset of the Civil War era through eighth grade students. Zander and his friends, the Cruisers, have to prove their potential at Da Vinci Academy, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Character-driven, Children's novels, Series, social issues, strong characters, Voice | Tagged black history, civil rights, civil war, high interest, must-read kids' books, social issues | 2 Comments

Toys Come Home

Posted on December 1, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

The full title is Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic, and the book is most worthy of such a lengthy subtitle. The third in Emily Jenkins’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter Books, Series, strong characters, Voice, Word choice | Tagged books, children's books, friendship, magical realism, must-read kids' books | 4 Comments

Catwings

Posted on November 28, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Born in an alley, Mrs. Jane Tabby’s kittens all had wings. Sent off to the country to fend for themselves, Harriet, Thelma, James and Roger fly to the woods, discovering predators, food and the beginnings of friendship with a girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter Books, Power of pets, Series | Tagged cats, fantasy, friendship, high interest | 1 Comment

The Scorch Trials

Posted on November 18, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Thomas and the Gladers solved the maze, but now they have to endure the Scorch and find the safe haven WICKED promised. Minho, Teresa and Newt from The Maze Runner are back for The Scorch Trials, along with new Cranks, Jorge … Continue reading →

Posted in Series, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged books, dystopian, environment, high interest, trilogy | Leave a comment

The Maze Runner

Posted on October 25, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

For a page turning adventure in a world with no memories, read James Dashner’s The Maze Runner, first in a dystopian trilogy. Thomas arrives at the Glades in a box, his memory wiped clean and his environment controlled. The boys already … Continue reading →

Posted in Series, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged dystopian, high interest | 1 Comment

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Posted on September 29, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Mercy Watson is a pig who loves toast. She lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who love Mercy and treat her like their child except they won’t let Mercy drive the convertible. Watch Mercy take matters into her own … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter Books, Character-driven, Series | Tagged country setting, high interest, humourous, kid lit, pigs | Leave a comment

Ellie McDoodle: Best Friends Fur-Ever

Posted on September 16, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Animals. Siblings. Cartoons. What more could a kid ask for? In Ruth McNally Barshaw’s third sketch diary featuring Ellie McDoodle, Ellie has to overcome her fear of presentations, find her neighbour’s bird (that escaped during Ellie’s pet-sitting adventure) and deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's novels, Michigan author/illustrator, Series | Tagged children's books, humourous | Leave a comment

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Posted on June 24, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Alexander’s horribly bad day is something we all need to read sometimes. It’s strangely comforting knowing that someone else out there has terrible days where nothing works out, even if that someone is a character conceived by Judith Viorst and … Continue reading →