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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz Ryan
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Monday, August 10, 2009. Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz Ryan. Maya lives secluded in her grandmother’s overprotective care until an unexpected event sends her to Wyoming to meet her mother’s family. Maya learns about the mother she hardly remembers, and she encounters a wild herd of horses including a mare that her mother once rode. September 14, 2009 at 11:25 AM. Great story. It reminds me of the Marguerite Henry horse stories. And I love Pam Munoz Ryans books. Did you wonder about the mountain lion? The H...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: Attack of the Turtle by Drew Carlson
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Attack of the Turtle by Drew Carlson. Living on the Connecticut shoreline during the Revolutionary War, fourteen-year-old Nathan secretly helps his cousin, inventor David Bushnell, build the first submarine. Nathan must overcome his fears and Tory spies to help the Patriots fight the British. October 8, 2009 at 4:35 PM. October 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM. MS, gr.6, WW. October 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM. RR Grade 6 WW. December 4, 2009 at 11:09 AM. 1776although I like different history,I really.
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: February 2010
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Friday, February 19, 2010. And the Winner Is. This year, with 4,240 votes statewide, the recipient of the 2010 Nutmeg Book Award is. By Margaret Peterson Haddix. Hamden Nutmeg Readers also picked this title, giving it 33% of the total poll vote. Other statewide results are:. 2,762, The. The Year of the Dog. Attack of the Turtle. Drita, My Homegirl. 938 Statewide Total: 22,420 votes. Great job, Hamden Readers! A new blog for the 2011 Nominees will be up and running soon! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Cream ...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: And the Winner Is...
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Friday, February 19, 2010. And the Winner Is. This year, with 4,240 votes statewide, the recipient of the 2010 Nutmeg Book Award is. By Margaret Peterson Haddix. Hamden Nutmeg Readers also picked this title, giving it 33% of the total poll vote. Other statewide results are:. 2,762, The. The Year of the Dog. Attack of the Turtle. Drita, My Homegirl. 938 Statewide Total: 22,420 votes. Great job, Hamden Readers! A new blog for the 2011 Nominees will be up and running soon! March 10, 2010 at 12:39 AM. Cream ...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: Rules by Cynthia Lord
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Monday, August 10, 2009. Rules by Cynthia Lord. If you have to tell your autistic brother “to keep his pants on in public,” how can you hope for a normal life? Catherine discovers that her own behavior with new neighbor Kristi and wheelchair-bound Jason make her look again at what “normal” really means. September 20, 2009 at 4:49 AM. I had a lot of sympathy for Catherine and I like how she became friends with Jason. October 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM. EC, gr.6, WW. October 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM. MS, gr.6, WW. Yeah ...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: A Dog's Life : The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009. A Dog's Life : The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin. Everything is comfortable in Squirrel’s world until her mother and brother disappear. Left on her own, she is forced to face many challenges from humans, other animals, and the elements. As days pass, Squirrel learns that her life will never be the same, but with all these obstacles, can she survive? October 8, 2009 at 5:56 PM. December 4, 2009 at 10:55 AM. VM spg gr 5. December 4, 2009 at 10:58 AM. It was written fro...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: The Stumptown Kid by Carol Gorman & Ron Findley
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Monday, August 10, 2009. The Stumptown Kid by Carol Gorman and Ron Findley. Eleven-year-old Charlie Nebraska learns about friendship, heroism, and racism when he meets a former Negro-league baseball player. Luther Peale ends up coaching Charlie’s team. Will this be the change they need to win against the premier team? October 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM. EC, gr.6, WW. October 15, 2009 at 7:16 PM. RB, gr.6, WWS. December 4, 2009 at 9:15 AM. Testing - Mrs. C. December 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM. This book is wonderful!
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix. What would you do if your parents dropped you off at an unknown aunt’s house in the middle of the night, in an unknown town, where everyone you met looked at you as if they just saw a ghost? This is Bethany’s living nightmare, and it takes all her courage to slowly unravel the truth. October 5, 2009 at 2:31 PM. October 5, 2009 at 4:51 PM. Double Identity is a truly amazing book! October 7, 2009 at 8:27 PM. I knew I would love this boo...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: The Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret
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Monday, August 10, 2009. The Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret. When twelve-year-old Josh apprehensively spends the summer in Washington state with his eccentric Aunt Ethel, he encounters the ghost of a one-legged coal miner. After stumbling upon a metal box of buried treasure, he solves the mystery of the box and finds out more about himself and his family. October 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM. EC,gr6, WW. October 8, 2009 at 6:04 PM. October 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM. October 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM. RB, 6th grade, WWS. I am in ...
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Hamden Nutmeg Readers: Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park. Facing another evening of dreary homework, Kevin Kim is startled by an unusual intruder. Standing before him is Koh Chu-Mong, an ancient Korean archer from the 1st century B.C. Kevin’s quest is to return this brave stranger to his own time within 24 hours or history will be changed forever. October 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM. RR Grade 6 WW. October 9, 2009 at 4:04 PM. MS,gr6, WW. October 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM. October 28, 2009 at 6:58 PM. The Hamden Publ...
