Tony Johnston
6) Sequoia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Standing tall above the tree line, Sequoia stretches his ancient arms and gathers clouds to him. He watches as days, seasons, years pass by. His branches are home to owls and choirs of frogs. Beneath his broad canopy, a world grows.
This is his story. Through controlled verse and luscious illustration, Tony Johnston and Wendell Minor do justice to the enormous figure of the sequoia tree. A Neal Porter Book
10) Noel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In this poem, a church bell rings on Christmas Eve as an indication that it is time for celebration.
11) Hey, dog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A boy cares for, feeds, and helps an abused stray dog to learn to trust humans again.
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FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids.
David's daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones, and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend, Malcolm. In a rage, Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and...
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Living in the Bloggins School boiler room isn't glamorous, but that's life for Martha Snapdragon, daughter of the beleaguered janitor. Life only gets weirder when Martha realizes bizarre events are afoot at the school. There's the dastardly dealings of evil principal Dr. Klunk and school bully Rufus. There's the dozen dancing eggs and the misbehaving dragons, property of the mysterious science teacher. And then there's the strangest thing of all:...
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The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But there's much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warm temperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Z tour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet. Young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world-famous Ballet Folklórico...
15) Beast Rider
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Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a "beast rider"-someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope. Villagers clothe and feed him, help him find work,...
16) Day of the Dead
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Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead.
18) The wagon
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Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A young boy is sustained by his family as he endures the difficulties of being a slave, but when he finally gains his freedom, his joy is tempered by the death of President Lincoln.
19) Triggermen
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One of two deadly hired killers switches places with one of a duo of conmen in order to pursue love.