A Fuse #8 Production
February 29, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Just like the McRib sandwich, I like to periodically appear to deliver the saucy goods. I don’t think a book has ever been classified as “saucy goods”, but I’m going with it anyway. This book giving away thing is not an original idea of mine, and in the spirit of giving credit where credit is […]
February 28, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Swindle By Gordon Korman Scholastic Press ISBN 9780439903448 $16.99 Grades 4-6 In Stores March 2008 *Recommended* Can we get a few more copies please? I work as library media specialist in a school district with four elementary buildings. Right now two of the schools are holding their annual book fair and “Swindle” is the most […]
February 28, 2008 by Travis Jonker
This just in: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is blowing up like Dante’s Peak. Let’s hope the silver screen version turns out better than that ill advised volcano movie. Yes indeed, Greg Heffley my be coming to a theater near you. Here’s the word from Publishers Weekly: Fox 2000 has bought film rights for Jeff […]
February 26, 2008 by Travis Jonker
A few months back I posted about a curious similarity between the covers of the Vintage Classic edition of “Alice in Wonderland” and recent Cybils Award winner “A Crooked Kind of Perfect”. Well, it appears that the trend of keeping feet warm continues on two more recent children’s lit covers. First up is “Deep Down […]
February 24, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Duck By Randy Cecil Candlewick Press ISBN 9780763630720 $15.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* If I had to sum up my carnival experiences in just one word, it would be “really not that good”. Not only am I not what you would call a “math person”, I am also not good at fair rides. Don’t […]
February 23, 2008 by Travis Jonker
The list-ization of the children’s lit world continues this week with a new “best of” poll from the Brits at Daily Mail. The list compiles the opinions of 4,000 voters. The author receiving the most love? Roald Dahl. I can’t argue with that. To see the entire list click on the children’s lit blogs Charlotte’s […]
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February 22, 2008 by Travis Jonker
It never ceases to amaze me which children’s books refuse to gather moss. Below are the independent bestsellers from the week ending February 17. Click on each list title to see the list in its entirety. Children’s Interest 1. Rodrick Rules Jeff Kinney, Amulet, $12.95, 9780810994737 2. The Invention of Hugo Cabret Brian Selznick, […]
February 22, 2008 by Travis Jonker
100 Scope Note: This review originally appeared in December 2007, but with the book recently hitting the shelves, I thought it might be a good idea to re-post Canned By Alex Shearer Scholastic Press ISBN 9780439903097 $16.99 Grades 5-7 In Stores Now If you’re anything like me (and I suppose you probably are – I […]
February 21, 2008 by Travis Jonker
One thing 100 Scope Notes is not known for is the roundup. Typically, I like to stick to an uncompromising “one topic, one post” mentality. But as a wise man once said, “I make my own rules… and I break ’em all”. So let’s get down to business. Goodreads. It’s blowing up lately as evidenced […]
February 20, 2008 by Travis Jonker
The Mozart Question By Michael Morpurgo Illustrated By Michael Foreman Candlewick Press ISBN 9780763635527 $15.99 Grades 4-7 In Stores *Best New Books* Upon first glance, I didn’t know how to classify this book. Its size – slim and square – is a bit unusual for a book aimed at the upper elementary set. While there […]
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