Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a very special historical fiction story that takes place on a sugar plantation in Louisiana shortly after Lincoln's proclamation giving slaves their freedom. But Sugar and the elderly couple who take care of her since her mother died don't feel very free, working long hard days in the cane fields and living in the former slave quarters as before the War. Although many former slaves did flee North, a group remains, either too fearful to attempt a new life, or too old, weak or sick. Although she longs for more, Sugar finds fun in a hidden friendship with the plantation owner's son and as much mischief as she can get into when not working the fields. But when the owner brings in a group of Chinese laborers to work in the fields, it is Sugar who bridges the two very different cultural communities, discovers new friendships, and perhaps the way to a new life. Learn more at: Jewell Parker Rhode's website.
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein is a creative imaginative and fast-paced leap into books, mystery, puzzles and an incredible state of the art library. Join Kyle and eleven of his lucky classmates who win a spot to stay overnight in the town's new library, a building designed by the eccentric and genius Luigi Lemoncello, a famous game maker who grew up in the town and loved libraries. Little do they know, they will need to "escape" from the library using clues hidden inside the books and could win a great prize if they can be the first! Watch the author's trailer below, then check out the book! Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a very special historical fiction story that takes place on a sugar plantation in Louisiana shortly after Lincoln's proclamation giving slaves their freedom. But Sugar and the elderly couple who take care of her since her mother died don't feel very free, working long hard days in the cane fields and living in the former slave quarters as before the War. Although many former slaves did flee North, a group remains, either too fearful to attempt a new life, or too old, weak or sick. Although she longs for more, Sugar finds fun in a hidden friendship with the plantation owner's son and as much mischief as she can get into when not working the fields. But when the owner brings in a group of Chinese laborers to work in the fields, it is Sugar who bridges the two very different cultural communities, discovers new friendships, and perhaps the way to a new life. Learn more at: Jewell Parker Rhode's website.
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AuthorI am the Library Media Center director at Patton School in Arlington Heights where I help students from kindergarten through 5th grade find terrific independent reading for enjoyment and information, and teach students the skills to use information and technology safely and productively and to connect, communicate and share with others. I have four grown children, a large black dog, (flat coat retriever) and a small striped cat. I am an obessive Chicago Cubs fan and I love to run. Patton LMC Summer Reading Blog |