tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76212534731343112112024-03-19T17:58:06.344-05:00Dewey's StacksA book place for Young AdultsDewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-22622797493407907462009-07-08T14:16:00.001-05:002009-07-08T14:17:29.073-05:00Reading list for July 2009<p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Here's a reading list I have put together. I haven't read any of these. However they look interesting. If you would like to help me out and read one or more of these books and let me know what you think. I'd appreciate it. Tell me if they it's a good read, does the book fit in for the middle school library, do you think it's worth putting on a want list. If there is a lot swearing or the subject might to mature for middle school let me know. I need your honest opinion. I would suggest going to Flamingnet.com or readingrants.com or even Amazon.com to read a review before getting. I would also suggest getting the books from the public library to read. No one needs to buy any of these titles. Thanks for your help.<br></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The Universe by Paul Melko</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Reality Check by Peter Abrahams</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Dog on it by Spencer Quinn</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Destroy all cars by Blake Nelson</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Punkzilla by Adam Rapp</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel </span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Heroes of the valley by Jonathan<br />Stroud</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">A Small White Scar by KA Nuzum</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">How to ditch your fairy by Justine<br />larbalestier</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Book of a thousand days by Shannon<br />hale</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Sirena by donna jo napoli</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The unlikely disciple a sinners<br />semester at Americas holiest university by Kevin roose</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Repossessed by am jenkins</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Flygirl by sherri l smith</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Here lies Arthur by Philip reeve</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Milkweed by jerry spinelli</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Dairy queen by Catherine gilbert<br />murdock</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The case of the left handed lady an<br />enola holmes mystery by nancy springer</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The thirteenth tale by diane<br />setterfield</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Pretty little liars by sara shepard</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Liar by Justine larbalestier</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Janes in love by cecil castellucci<br />jim rugg</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">How to be bad by e lockhart sarah<br />mylnowski Lauren myracle</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Sweet valley high series 2008<br />by-francine-pascal</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The disreputable history of Frankie<br />landau banks by elockhart</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Jinx by meg cabot</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">How to be popular by meg cabot</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Twenty chickens for a saddle by robyn<br />scott</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Eternal by Cynthia Leitirich Smith</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Freaked by J.T. Dutton</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">The Storyteller’s Daughter by Cameron Dokey</p><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal">Before Midnight by Cameron Dokey</p><br>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-63724055441893512092009-03-16T10:02:00.003-05:002009-03-16T10:13:29.424-05:00Bad Connection Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wXLg4BxeMC84DD_xU026trNzS4SPx8VqE_frQHmnEx11LP4Dme_jlyvcqS5GIijfv9Nzb6yFDdS7XES-e0R_SEoiBYroq6KoVrDEBcCeO2kYdQavdak-uQWWThxtHb5JezHmEDZm7SeM/s1600-h/bad+connection.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313801463481651042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wXLg4BxeMC84DD_xU026trNzS4SPx8VqE_frQHmnEx11LP4Dme_jlyvcqS5GIijfv9Nzb6yFDdS7XES-e0R_SEoiBYroq6KoVrDEBcCeO2kYdQavdak-uQWWThxtHb5JezHmEDZm7SeM/s200/bad+connection.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Bad Connection by Melody Carlson</div><div>Reviewed by Shelby</div><div></div><div>This is a really good book about a girl named Samantha Mcgregor. She is a 16 year old strong christian who sometimes gets the gift of dreams or visions from God, showing her someone in trouble. When her former friend Kayla goes missing, God sends her clues to help find her while she's also trying to balance out her fathers death, a brother on drugs, and a cute boy who likes her. Can she do it all before Kayla and another girl die?</div><div>Check this book out at the Middle School Library.</div><div></div><div>AR 4.5</div><div>Pts. 9</div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-54015400977789511742009-02-02T13:29:00.007-06:002009-02-02T13:58:59.723-06:00Mister Monday ReviewMister Monday by Garth Nix<br />Reviewed by <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Kellen<em></em></span></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mister-Monday-Keys-Kingdom-Book/dp/0439551234/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233603955&sr=8-1"></a><a onclick="if (typeof(SitbReader) != 'undefined') { SitbReader.LightboxActions.openReader('sib_dp_pt'); return false; }" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0439551234/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mister-Monday-Keys-Kingdom-Book/dp/0439551234/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233603955&sr=8-1"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><em><a onclick="if (typeof(SitbReader) != 'undefined') { SitbReader.LightboxActions.openReader('sib_dp_pt'); return false; }" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0439551234/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link"></a>What do a plague, a burning school, and minute hand of a clock have in common? They all have one thing in common, Arthur Penhaligon. Arthur is the new kid in a very normal town, or so it seems. One day at school, Arthur was jogging with a few classmates, now he had a hard time doing this chore because of his severe asthma. While jogging his lungs just stopped! He thought he was going to die, and he was going to. But then something strange happened. Two men came out of no where! One of them was in a stroller type device, the other was the stroller man's servant. The man in the stroller asked Arthur if he was Arthur, he said yes. Then the man in the stroller gave Arthur a minute hand of a clock and then the story begins......</em><br /><em>Mister Monday was a very mystifying book about a kid who really was apart of a bigger scheme in life. Most guys would like this book. I'd say that you should at least be 12 to read this book because they use some very interesting vocabulary. </em><br /><em>I'd give this book 10 out of 10 for it's marvelous use of fantasy and reality. This book will always keep you guessing and trying to figure out what is Arthur really in for and is he over his head?</em><br /><em>Well, read the book and find out!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>AR 5.9, 12 pts</em></span></span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-52008767429143387952009-01-28T12:11:00.002-06:002009-01-28T12:18:34.802-06:00New BackgroundNew Year, New Look.<br />I'm trying out some new skins for my blog.<br />The castles are the same as in the Harry Potter movies. I thought they looked cool. I like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">having</span> the pics of the castles. Reminds me of home.<br />Keep checking I might find another background to add.Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-63554454939100768992009-01-22T08:24:00.004-06:002009-01-29T10:58:40.321-06:00Fairest Book ReviewBook Review by: <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em><strong>Shelby</strong></em></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Aza</span>, the daughter of innkeepers was a very homely girl, but she could sing very, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">very</span> well! She found out that she could <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">illuse</span>, or seem like she was singing from elsewhere. One duchess who didn't insult her like normal people did, brought her to see the king and queen's wedding. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Aza</span> met the prince, king, and queen and the queen make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Aza</span> into her lady-in-waiting.... As long as she sang for her at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">town</span>Sings! (Singing and beauty are very VERY important.) The king fell ill and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Aza</span> is now struggling with her heart for the prince and singing for the queen who threatens her! After being accused or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">persuasion</span> and not being loyal, she runs away and finds out who she really is......<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">AR 4.1</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Pts. 8</span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-35734198801463523412009-01-05T08:49:00.003-06:002009-01-05T09:07:00.336-06:00Happy 2009!Wow, a New Year to start new ideas.<br />I have so many ideas in my head swimming around it almost makes me dizzy. We'll see where that leads us.<br />I did read over the school break. Will be posting reviews.<br />If you read a book and want to see your review on this blog bring it into Mrs. Porter. She'll make sure I get it online. The book doesn't need to be a new book; a book you found on the shelves of the library is great too.<br />If you have ideas for this blog let us know. Always open to ideas.<br />Let's have a great 2009!Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-71803751301011138732008-12-02T12:48:00.004-06:002009-01-29T10:53:06.133-06:00Ms. Nevitt's Sixth Grade ESTI had a chance to meet the sixth grade class the other day. It was great. I have to be honest I was pretty nervous when Ms. Nevitt said she was taking me to meet her sixth grade EST. I don't get out of the library during the day; I mostly go out at night. Once in class I felt pretty good.<br />Ms. Nevitt did a great job talking about me and my blog. I'm glad you couldn't see my red face.<br />I hope you visit often and tell me about what book you are reading.Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-3048807653983438962008-12-02T12:33:00.006-06:002008-12-17T11:25:14.571-06:00The Mysterious Benedict Society Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4A82XPfhBxQaLTfctAjH2r4ljJVz2_q0yjDADHEmrFjPudIdbjgG55KdIP3R3iNQIWoDbmXUHNn4Abb9d9n4bY42aA12Mtj8Ed8lYpEgsemUExooJvUljwBLrlo7IOyCsjmy1IYCK14p/s1600-h/benedict+society.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275263680494270146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4A82XPfhBxQaLTfctAjH2r4ljJVz2_q0yjDADHEmrFjPudIdbjgG55KdIP3R3iNQIWoDbmXUHNn4Abb9d9n4bY42aA12Mtj8Ed8lYpEgsemUExooJvUljwBLrlo7IOyCsjmy1IYCK14p/s200/benedict+society.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart<br />Reviewed by: Shelby<br />This was one of the best books I've ever read, and you won't want to put it down until you've finished. The book is about four children (later known as the Secret Benedict Society) chosen for their skills and intelligence to go to a school and figure out how Mr. Curtain is sending secret messages through T.V. broadcasts. And <em>why....</em><br />They are in more danger than they think. They speak with Mr. Benedict, the manthat has been researching this for years, throught Morse code. Talking in riddles they have to find out how to stop Mr. Curtain from carrying out his plan. Though the Whisperer may be stronger than they think! Each child has his/her own story and problem that may help in the end.Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-14253665107775197472008-12-02T12:26:00.004-06:002008-12-17T11:26:17.944-06:00Coraline Book Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxiH7Nl3LPPGLI8bA1okEaUOuAih3qwu5r-hj0so97D6eZyH_VHBqHAutXd3huiAJdvdv20i-hOsdWgMRnRrrUNQoKlpo9a_AM0agMNgjuRBcMILpuI8Mc4MvMpaZPWJM_E2uEP7J8ter/s1600-h/coraline.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275261219042171458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxiH7Nl3LPPGLI8bA1okEaUOuAih3qwu5r-hj0so97D6eZyH_VHBqHAutXd3huiAJdvdv20i-hOsdWgMRnRrrUNQoKlpo9a_AM0agMNgjuRBcMILpuI8Mc4MvMpaZPWJM_E2uEP7J8ter/s200/coraline.jpg" border="0" /></a> Coraline by Neil Gaiman<br />Reviewed by Shelby <br />Coraline is a very interesting book about a child that moves into a new house with 14 doors. Only one is locked, and when opened it opens to a brick wall. At night, curious Coraline opens the door to the mirror image of her house, not a brick wall. The other mother and father want her to stay and to let them love her. She leaves but the other mother traps her parents. In her adventure to find her parents and three lost souls she finds the true personality of the mother with black button eyes, but also makes friends with her crazy neighbors and a talking black cat. Will she be trapped with her other parents in the mirror world or will she unlock the secrets to getting out?Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-50556350612459183452008-12-02T12:13:00.005-06:002008-12-17T11:27:02.476-06:00Earthseed Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30DCJGHeMHbaZ-c7QADeLe_PJNNiOY4B8twAZK_HDgEr15vnmY9-yR6As4QBmp5H1zKT_nyXzAdB-kPOZkPnqwHYVvsruOLPY-NmWh0U883toTqgffeYMtNRUemZdbwnfUsWEqsOhv1Uh/s1600-h/earthseed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275259130009223538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 112px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30DCJGHeMHbaZ-c7QADeLe_PJNNiOY4B8twAZK_HDgEr15vnmY9-yR6As4QBmp5H1zKT_nyXzAdB-kPOZkPnqwHYVvsruOLPY-NmWh0U883toTqgffeYMtNRUemZdbwnfUsWEqsOhv1Uh/s200/earthseed.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Earthseed</span> by Pamela Sargent</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Review by Shelby </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This is a great book that catches your eye and makes you not want to put it down until you finish. This science fiction book is about Ship, who cares for children brought from Earth to live on a habitable plant trying to preserve pure humankind. As Ship gets close to a habitable planet. Ship sends probes to search it. While preparing for their departure, Ship sends them into the Hollow, a small piece of Earth to prepare for what they will face on the new planet. When new people arrive and real personalities appear it's up to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Zoharet</span> and her friends to save Ship and even their own destinies. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-68792291336902163482008-10-14T09:12:00.002-05:002008-10-14T09:29:03.808-05:00Long TimeIt's been a long time since I've posted. I'm sure you have guessed by now that school is back in session. Dude, is this place busy.<br />I can hardly believe it some of you people have already met your AR goals.<br /><strong>NEWS FLASH!</strong> I have a new friend living in the library. Her name is Ollie. She is from Ireland and very well traveled. She is small but does she have a ginormous intelligence. Come in and meet Ollie.<br />Her favorite thing is being green. No, not just color but living green. Really is passionate about the three R's. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Ollie is teaching me so much about being green. We'll keep you posted on what we are learning.<br />Great news, Ollie has agreed to reviewing books. It's going to be great to have her reading and sharing. So many books, so little time. <br />Come in and check us out.Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-30636470887083887112008-08-20T15:01:00.002-05:002008-08-20T15:05:22.379-05:00My Summer Fun<div style="width: 480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w279.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Cheran-01/655028e4.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed><a href="http://i279.photobucket.com/redirect/album?action=slideshow&landing=/slideshows&type=3" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="border-width: 0pt; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/Cheran-01/?action=view&current=655028e4.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="border-width: 0pt; float: left;" /></a></div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-31829573475258613882008-05-29T11:01:00.002-05:002008-05-29T11:13:22.006-05:00School's Out<span style="font-family:verdana;">Wow, school is out for summer. This year went fast. I have been getting my summer reading list ready. Looking at some travel books. Looking forward to seeing some sights and hanging with friends. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ms. Nevitt, she's the high school librarian. She is going to Scotland this summer. She'll be staying at the castle that was used in the Harry Potter films. How cool is that. SA WEEET! I have been trying to figure out a way to hide in her suitcase but I'm afraid I'm too big for that. I sure hope she brings back alot of pictures and will share them with us. Maybe she can post. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">My family will be coming this evening for me. Heading back to the high caves and all my dragon friends. Looking forward to having time with them this summer. I don't know what the family vacation plans are yet. Hoping it will be someplace really interesting. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I am going to go to the Minnesota Science Museum and see the Star Wars exhibit. It should a great time. Maybe I'll see some of you there. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I will try to post about a good book I read this summer. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I'll say good-bye for the summer and be safe.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Happy Reading, Dewey</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-12746301425461704252008-05-12T10:50:00.002-05:002008-05-12T11:09:38.584-05:00New BooksHave you "checked out" the new books that the middle school library has gotten?<br />Here' a few titles to look for:<br /><strong>Peter and the Secret of Rundoon</strong> #3 in the series by Dave Barry<br /><strong>SnakeHead</strong> - #7 in the Alex Rider series<br /><strong>Into the Wild</strong> - #1 in the Warrior Series by Erin Hunter<br /><strong>Castaways</strong><br /><strong>Alchemyst</strong> - My favorite at the moment<br />Nine books in the <strong>Star Wars series</strong><br /><strong>Graphic Novels</strong> - like comic books<br /> <strong>American Born Chinese</strong><br /><strong> Exploring the Eco System</strong><br /><strong> Nancy Drew</strong> too name a few.<br /><br />Come on in a browse a while.Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-4300603084385930332008-05-12T10:18:00.002-05:002008-05-12T10:31:08.012-05:00I'm baaaaacccckkk!<span style="font-family:verdana;">Wow, it's been a long time since I posted. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Been really busy here in the library. The computer has been used every time I was going to post something. Inventory of the books in the library had to be done. That is now completed. Let you in on a secret, you can't use the excuse that you don't have the book and it's somewhere in the library. They know what's in here and what's not. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I read the sign that last check out is May 16th, that's Friday. Better get the books read and AR test done and books back. If you don't have the books back and fines paid by finals you don't get to take finals. That will make your grades nose dive and make unhappy parents.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Heads up - Start looking for any books you might have lost. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-79667756707836143402008-04-17T12:56:00.002-05:002008-12-10T13:40:47.348-06:00Swindle by Gordon Korman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNR70uGdqhWRsrYALb6_ALpB1oIDx3MaNeNuWnnwtc6CDVSvNi7uYN_GZFisUeTrJs1Q0Otpt2Lo-zCU6SucEtByWoNCjTJsXqlH_nyq5NMz4LAx81vYRsyAJoc6ZYsplyJyNRsp3NC7w2/s1600-h/4745879-m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190277231268597986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNR70uGdqhWRsrYALb6_ALpB1oIDx3MaNeNuWnnwtc6CDVSvNi7uYN_GZFisUeTrJs1Q0Otpt2Lo-zCU6SucEtByWoNCjTJsXqlH_nyq5NMz4LAx81vYRsyAJoc6ZYsplyJyNRsp3NC7w2/s200/4745879-m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Griffin Bing has spooky sleepover in a haunted house. He discovers something more valuable than gold: a rare Babe Ruth baseball card.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">He's on his way to a million dollars until a mean collector tricks him out of the card. Griffin puts together a team of friends in order to get the card back.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A great read. It is funny. The planning that goes into getting the card back is inventive. You'll enjoy this book from beginning to end.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;">4 scales</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#33cc00;">AR 4.9, 5 points</span></div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-38815068212020649202008-04-08T09:07:00.005-05:002008-12-10T13:40:47.438-06:00Inkheart by Cornelia Funke<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uZ_f0PwzP6NfYYQ5O98wcDIyjr5HcYrO8DA3EcmZgyBSmQekFGxBuBP3j40Eg4GDp2BX2RrVUvyC605V-zUBfxCxnfrG2MFuVioLuUiuB56cuE6NBAfZ-rDq07MJf8PfRLfAmBw6FWvE/s1600-h/4327058-m%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186876709985455762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uZ_f0PwzP6NfYYQ5O98wcDIyjr5HcYrO8DA3EcmZgyBSmQekFGxBuBP3j40Eg4GDp2BX2RrVUvyC605V-zUBfxCxnfrG2MFuVioLuUiuB56cuE6NBAfZ-rDq07MJf8PfRLfAmBw6FWvE/s200/4327058-m%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>It's a mixture of mystery, magic and adventure centering around a girl called Meggie and her father, Mo. The author creates great characters and really imbues the story with her love of books. It's a hard book to put down and definitely should not be seen as a children-only book because there's so much in it to enjoy. </div><div>Find time and read this book. It might be a little slow to start but stick with it you'll find it's a good story.</div><div></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">4 scales</span></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#006600;">AR 5.4, 23 points</span></div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-63662662661134897362008-04-01T08:50:00.003-05:002008-12-10T13:40:47.565-06:00Time Tripper - YesterMorrow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5uEMmNgWav5neTtp5QvfJLqXvpD-QxBob8cwVkrk1k_KwOLsAohwemIvn4aaLiiLD7O4pLvuAw5KXm55EWFYWSbe81TdQ3rzOaaaAdilWMv3B-pcE2W_pXb9QlwbR9goiJ7m18W-55We/s1600-h/159514076X.01._SY74_SCLZZZZZZZ_%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184274286221594242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5uEMmNgWav5neTtp5QvfJLqXvpD-QxBob8cwVkrk1k_KwOLsAohwemIvn4aaLiiLD7O4pLvuAw5KXm55EWFYWSbe81TdQ3rzOaaaAdilWMv3B-pcE2W_pXb9QlwbR9goiJ7m18W-55We/s200/159514076X.01._SY74_SCLZZZZZZZ_%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This book is about Harry Keller an average High school student. Who can go into another dimension called A-time. Well I guess he's not so average. In A-time Harry can view people time lines, the past, present, and future of people depending on the choices they make<br /><br />Everything is going great in A-time when he discovers creatures that he calls Quirks. Quirks are bad events in time that try to force their way into people's time lines. Most of the unfortunate events are minor for instance, drop your mail or have a cramp in your leg but Harry finds a huge Quirk, a suicidal Quirk on Todd Penderwhistle's future time line. On top of all of this, Harry is faced with a huge conflict in his own life- the same boy, Todd threatened to kill Harry earlier that morning. Harry is faced with a decision- Will he use his power to save his enemy Todd, or just say "Well that's too bad for him."<br />The author, Stefan Petrucha (who has written many popular books including some of the Nancy Drew series) does a phenomenal job of story telling what otherwise could have been a confusing A- Time.</div><div>This book is not in the middle school library. It can be found at the Paynesville Public Library.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">4 Scales</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#009900;">AR 4.7, 7 points</span></div><div> </div><div> </div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-10686815978416226442008-03-29T16:40:00.003-05:002008-03-29T17:05:35.005-05:00Popcorn and PopLast night (Friday). I was laying on the counter reading and I heard music floating through the air. Being the exceptional dragon that I am, my hearing is great. Anyway, I heard the music and I had to investigate. I shimmied into the nearest vent. Now it was a tight squeeze because I've been hitting the Snicker bars pretty hard lately. I slithered around school following the music. It brought me to the auditorium. I found the Popcorn and Pops concert. Found a vent with a view and made myself comfortable. The 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> and 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> grade Prelude singers were there. The 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> grade choir and even some of the high school choir members. The concert was a success. I liked the songs. Some of the kids were singing and dancing. The fourth grade kids got up there with their recorders and did a great job. As I listened my tail was tapping.<br /><br />The concert also was a fundraiser for the local food shelf. I took a peek at the stuff the people donated. All I can say is, Wow.<br /><br />The popcorn and pop after the concert looked good but since I'm fitting in the vents pretty tight I figured I'd better skip the refreshments this time around.<br /><br />The concert was brilliant. Mrs. Strand and Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bungum</span>, hats off to you for your fine job.<br /><br /><strong>To all -</strong> <strong>Bravo!</strong>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-39466891360006905732008-03-27T12:03:00.004-05:002008-12-10T13:40:48.146-06:00Something to read.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfBQf9Q769vr0veqHTttkpuucbYaK-zQuMnwPJX7hHpV6kFKo3-FgNKDLYwh_vcugQXbid896sT2XgtjAyv7psN-EN-NuQFJi__aBHQ-MriSCk0dx63Ktjw1fHEQyIFNm71ui6gVCsHrL/s1600-h/51J02X0VY3L__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182468359847808610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfBQf9Q769vr0veqHTttkpuucbYaK-zQuMnwPJX7hHpV6kFKo3-FgNKDLYwh_vcugQXbid896sT2XgtjAyv7psN-EN-NuQFJi__aBHQ-MriSCk0dx63Ktjw1fHEQyIFNm71ui6gVCsHrL/s200/51J02X0VY3L__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was thinking since it's now 4th quarter and you'll be looking for something new to read. I'd like to suggest Scott Westerfeld, Midnighters series. There are 3 books in the series. They read really fast and it has a good story.</div><div>A girl moves to a new high school in Bixby, Ok. and finds out that there is a secret hour only a very few know about. </div><div>The books are like popcorn you keep going until the last kernel is gone. </div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">4 scales</span></div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-73717947042843322332008-03-27T11:02:00.005-05:002008-12-10T13:40:54.083-06:00elsewhere<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhST0dhJWeLhu4nhtl-t4nPPr3bYbmGpJYFiA476zF901VptAVZrsYqJlNC_I5aJjXDl5_45ZEpFXBnPltQvccC-6m6vLeKx7PtTlFkQjoEPClCSRmDMysiYKLgdfnAECoibsUmdM9n6iix/s1600-h/0312367465.01._SY74_SCLZZZZZZZ_%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182453602340179538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhST0dhJWeLhu4nhtl-t4nPPr3bYbmGpJYFiA476zF901VptAVZrsYqJlNC_I5aJjXDl5_45ZEpFXBnPltQvccC-6m6vLeKx7PtTlFkQjoEPClCSRmDMysiYKLgdfnAECoibsUmdM9n6iix/s200/0312367465.01._SY74_SCLZZZZZZZ_%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">I just finished reading elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I had read different reviews and they were all good. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I will be honest as I read the book I had to keep telling myself to keep going. It wasn't a bad book but I kept waiting for something big to happen. When I was done I realized it was a good book. It's about a girl being dead but it's not creepy. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Give it a try.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">You can find it at Paynesville library. If not on the shelf request it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;">3 1/2 scales</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#006600;">AR 4.3, 9 pts.</span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-4791105837819024232008-03-22T15:13:00.002-05:002008-03-22T15:39:32.888-05:00Whew!<span style="font-family:verdana;">It's Saturday and so quiet in the library today. It was quiet yesterday too but I was exhausted from the week I had to take a few naps before I felt like my dragon self. This past week was short but really busy. End of quarter, everyone getting there AR test done. The computers decided not to print the TOPS reports. It was pretty wild. I watched the students and I'll say they handled themselves really well. Everyone was patience while Mrs. Porter printed the TOPS report. I could tell she was pleased with how you acted. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Now that we have had a few days off and are all relaxed. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It's time to find the books to read to make our AR goals. I like the saying "So many books, so little time". </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I have a few book reviews here in my blog to help you find a book. Mrs. Porter can help you too. If you don't find a book in our library there is a link to the Paynesville library in the links section. What's great about the Paynesville library is that they can get you any book you want through the inter loan library system. See a book at the book store, school library doesn't have it, you probably get it through the inter loan system. I use it all the time. Boy, does it save on the money. Ask Mrs. Porter or Ms. Nevitt and they can explain it. I know if you ask at the library in town they'd be happy to help you out. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Now, get reading. Your last quarter for the year has started.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dewy</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-53969219262436073352008-03-12T12:53:00.002-05:002008-03-12T14:36:47.515-05:00Cool website.<span style="font-family:verdana;">I was cruising through the Internet the other night and I came across a website that is really cool.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a href="http://www.teenread.com/">www.teenread.com</a> There are book reviews and author interviews. You can find reviews on new books or books you might want to read but not sure about. Look up your favorite author and read their interview. They even have a monthly contest to win prizes. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Check it out!</span>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-55071182571277976332008-03-10T14:47:00.001-05:002008-12-10T13:40:54.662-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZMHZfGX9ul4mXF4YsLTDR8ZDrNKDFlOfdzvSfoPA6b0VLUNssXWh6BhEU1h4vgQ5t_oprO6XlAmjUqRvXw40jcv2kSJtvv3OLm83njh8hPbliyphgqhuTDT3RFYuYPHpZgjAJ4n2h_eV/s1600-h/beastly+book+cover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161374400956950162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZMHZfGX9ul4mXF4YsLTDR8ZDrNKDFlOfdzvSfoPA6b0VLUNssXWh6BhEU1h4vgQ5t_oprO6XlAmjUqRvXw40jcv2kSJtvv3OLm83njh8hPbliyphgqhuTDT3RFYuYPHpZgjAJ4n2h_eV/s200/beastly+book+cover.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I just finished reading Beastly by Alex Flinn. It is the contemporary retelling of Beauty and Beast the fairy tale from the beast point of view. It a charming story with the beast being a self centered teen boy who's father is famous and wealthy. The beauty is a girl who is smart, poor and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">unnoticed</span> in the well do private school. </div><div>A very good read.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dewy's</span> rating 4 scales.</div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621253473134311211.post-26828055248345155522008-03-10T13:43:00.003-05:002008-12-10T13:40:54.769-06:00The Alchemyst by Michael Scott<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoqb3-Lcb9jpceNQv7hUdZ3Mt30-rQta_Z0foy4qERs8PfEAYFKUP6F4AeitBwpsJAVsXdbA5fu2g_-tqY5qbVWKiJ_0pTiKz3TjgXXIlAnyJM3H72jNLNBhaE2ioJ2cRL_FVFuWXdkCl/s1600-h/alchemyst.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176186343604243202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoqb3-Lcb9jpceNQv7hUdZ3Mt30-rQta_Z0foy4qERs8PfEAYFKUP6F4AeitBwpsJAVsXdbA5fu2g_-tqY5qbVWKiJ_0pTiKz3TjgXXIlAnyJM3H72jNLNBhaE2ioJ2cRL_FVFuWXdkCl/s200/alchemyst.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>"The Alchemyst" was most definitely a page-turner. One of the most major things I liked about the main characters was that they weren't perfect. Sophie and Josh both had their own personal fears and like normal fifteen year old, they were not immune to making mistakes. This makes them a lot easier to understand and connect with. Also, there is a lot of mythology mentioned in this book, and afterwards, I had an incredible urge to go read some mythology for myself, making this book a good start on becoming interested in mythology. "The Alchemyst" is a fabulous book and I would recommend it as a must read. </div><div></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">4 Scales</span></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#3366ff;">AR level 6.4, points 14</span></div>Dewy Stackshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876106218198074379noreply@blogger.com0