Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Devil's Arithmetic


The Devil's Arithmetic
by Jane Yolen
170 pages

      "I don't want to go to the Seder," Hannah exclaimed. Devil's Arithmetic is about Hannah who doesn't want to go to the passover dinner. When she opens the door to see prophet Elijah, she time travels back into time where the Nazis are taking over the Jews. She is in a polish town where everyone around her calls her Chaya. Hannah is curious and gentle, she is very caring with everyone around her.

Mr. Popper's Penguins


Mr. Popper's Penguins
by Richard and Florence Atwater
139 pages

      " Well I never!" exclaimed Mrs. Popper when she first saw the penguins. Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater is about Mr. Popper, his wife and children, and the 12 new,talented additions to the family. At first the Poppers could not afford all members of the family, until Mr. Popper had an idea for the penguins to be a sensation on stage!! Mr. Popper was very hopeful that the penguins would be a hit!

The Reptile Room
by Lemony Snicket
190 pages

     " This is an amazing place!" said Violet. The reptile Room by Lemony Snicket is about three children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. They are orphans and are moving in with a relative who studies snakes. The children are very gentle and calm. They are always prepared if something comes their way.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Poster

The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S Lewis
189(x2) pages