April 28, 2019

Your last day to place ILL HOLDS is this Friday, May 3.

I am teaming up with Miss Lisa at the Barrington Public Library once again to create an incredible list of summer reading recommendations. I create this list based on "Best Of" lists as well as the titles I've been excited about lately.  Miss Lisa makes sure they have the titles for our readers at the public library. The first two books this week are some summer recommendations. However, you may want to read them now!

A Long Line of Cakes, (2018)

by Deborah Wiles

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Howtoons: Tools of Mass Destruction, (2014)

by Nick Dragotta, Saul Griffith, Joost Bonson and Ingrid Dragotta

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Fourth grader Tanner created a book trailer for a nonfiction title he has really enjoyed. 

Fishing the Bucktail: Mastering Bucktails from Surf and Boat, (2012)

by John Skinner

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Tanner's Book Trailer link

Fourth grader Mira created a book trailer for her favorite fantasy title.

Mira as Roz for Reading Week

The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot #1), (2016)

by Peter Brown

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Mira's Book Trailer link

Fourth grader Paulina created a book trailer for a fantasy title she loves.

The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot #2), (2018)

by Peter Brown

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Paulina's Book Trailer link

April 21, 2019

2019 HMS Reading Week

Take a peek at our amazing...

Decorated Doors

I am currently reading this public library book and need to share it with you.

Focused, (2019)

by Alyson Gerber

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A friend told me about this book based on a true family and incredibly special boy. You will be touched and moved to do something to help those in need after reading this book.  Every class should read this together at some point during the school year.

My Name is Blessing, (2013)

words by Eric Walters and pictures by Eugenie Fernandes

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Fourth grader Lily created a book trailer for one of her favorite realistic fiction books.

Lemons, (2017)

by Melissa Savage

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LEMONS Book Trailer by Lily

Fourth grader Penny created a book trailer for one of her favorite fantasy books.

A Wrinkle in Time, (1962)

by Madeleine L'Engle

A WRINKLE IN TIME Book Trailer by Penny

Fourth grader Patrick made a book trailer for his favorite graphic novel series. 

The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evil Penguin Plan (The Flying Beaver Brothers #1), (2012)

by Maxwell Eaton III

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THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS Book Trailer by Patrick

April 7, 2019

Happy Reading Week!

Get ready for...

Daily Trivia

Genre Challenge Winners Announced

Dress as Your Favorite Character on Friday

HMS Family Book Club Title

It is a tradition to end our school year with the Kids Reading Across RI title. Please join us on 

Friday, May 3, 2019 at 7:45am to discuss this title. 

The first 12 families to get their permission slip back get a free copy of the book to keep. 

The best part is we will meet and discuss on Friday and then families can go to the State House on Saturday, May 4th to meet the author, have books signed, and play fun games.  It is a great literacy event for the whole family!

Here is the link for details.

Sanity & Tallulah (Sanity & Tallulah #1), (2018)

by Molly Brooks

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Kids everywhere will be excited to get their hands on this book coming out this Tuesday, April 9.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, (2019)

by Jeff Kinney

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I just finished reading a historical fiction mystery filled with codes and ciphers. I'm guessing students would be equally as engaged in this topic as I am!

Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography, (2019)

words by Ella Swartz and pictures by Lily Williams

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Two of our HMS students created book trailers for Reading Week. Enjoy!

Fifth grader Morgane created this book trailer based on a favorite fantasy book she has enjoyed recently. Personally, I think she has really good taste. 

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1), (2017)

by Jessica Townsend

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This book trailer was created by fourth grader Kate who really enjoys this popular series that has been made into a movie and a television series on Netflix. 

A Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1), (1999)

words by Lemony Snicket and pictures by Brett Helquist

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Fourth grader Jensen would like to introduce our readers to a delightful series by RI author 

Kara LaReau. 

The Jolly Regina (The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters #1), (2017)

words by Kara LaReau and pictures by Jen Hill

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March 31, 2019

Coming Soon!

A Message from the Barrington Public Library

Calling All Creative Types!

Enter the 3rd Annual Peeps Diorama Contest 

April 7 - 14

see the BPL site for more details

For those of you who like hybrid books and/or Star Wars, this may be the book for you. And there are six titles in this series to enjoy. Also, if you go to author Tom Angleberger's website, you can submit photos of your own origami creations. Be sure to follow the guidelines provided.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda #1), 2010

by Tom Angleberger

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This book will just about break your heart and mend it together again. The story of two refugees new to America is a book I wish all readers could experience. 

The Eleventh Trade, (2018)

by Alyssa Hollingsworth

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I just took this out of the public library and it sounds pretty amazing for fantasy fans. 

And good news: according to Goodreads this is the first in a series. The opening quote hooked me:

"It is a fact that all who have lived have lived through some loss and heartache. Yes, there is happiness, but everyone alive experiences sadness at one time or another. If you ache you are not unusual - friends disappoint, betrayal is real, and there is always the possibility of losing someone dear. It is worrisome to begin a story beneath shades of shadow and gloom but it is wise to remember that despite all the worry there is magic afoot."

Wizard for Hire (Wizard for Hire #1), (2018)

by Obert Skye

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This is an incredibly interesting picture book biography about a well known actress whose real passion was inventing.

Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor, (2019)

words by Laurie Wallmark and pictures by Katy Wu

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I was at a bookstore last month when I spotted this gem on a shelf. We don't own it yet but we will be sure to purchase it for the HMS Library. 

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy: A Graphic Novel: A Modern Retelling of Little Women, (2019)

words by Rey Terciero and pictures by Bre Indigo

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