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	Comfort Joyce Moyer Hostetter (2009) , 306 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families Historical New Books Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library Comfort starts off where Blue left off. Ann Fay is ready to leave the polio hospital. Ann Fay's father is coming home from fighting World War II. Ann Fay thinks things will finally go back to normal. Too much has changed. Her brother Bobby died in the hospital. Ann Fay has to wear a brace on her leg and use crutches to get around. Worst of all, her daddy is broken too. The fighting has changed him. As Ann Fay struggles to keep her family together, she is offered a chance to go to a special facility for Polio survivors. She decides to take a chance, but is forced to return home when tragedy strikes again. Ann Fay must find a way to balance her family's struggles with her own. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Born to Fly Michael Ferrari (2009) , 212 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Friendship Historical New Books Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library Nothing makes Bird happier than flying with her dad. Sometimes he even lets her take over the controls. Bird dreams of flying when she grows up like her idol Amelia Earhart. But in 1942, girls do not fly planes. They are wives and mothers. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, Bird's father goes to war. Bird misses him terribly. When a Japanese American boy turns up, Bird quickly befriends him. Kenji has suffered losses himself and he understands Bird's feelings. When Bird sees a mysterious shape in the bay, Bird and Kenji decide to find out what is going on. By the time they realize what is going on, it is almost too late. Bird and Kenji are in serious danger from a threat much closer to home. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Al Capone Shines My Shoes Gennifer Choldenko (2009) , 288 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Disability/Special Needs Historical Humor Neighborhoods / Communities New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library In this sequel to Al Capone Does My Shirts, Moose, Natalie, and all the Alcatraz kids are back, and this time, Al Capone wants a favor for getting Natalie into a private school. Can Moose do what Al wants without anyone else figuring it out? There could be trouble if he does, and bigger trouble if he doesn't! Learn a bit more about what life was like on Alcatraz Island in 1935, from baseball games to escape attempts! Librarian review written by Becker Write a review of this book

	Our Enduring Spirit Barack Obama (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American Diversity Historical Multicultural New Books
Request this book from the Library President Barack Obama's first words to America are illustrated in this delightful book. Here, President Obama brings us his vision of a united country. The paintings by illustrator Greg Ruth are not only stunning but greatly enhance the President's speech of a better today and a stronger tomorrow through his insightful artistic talent. As the President addresses millions of people at the Capital in Washington, D.C., the artist records those very words of determination and hope by bringing them to life through his art. Librarian review written by Emilia Write a review of this book

	Stagecoach Sal: Inspired by a True Tale Deborah Hopkinson (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Historical New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Sal has been riding the stagecoach with her Dad from the time she was little. Not only can Sal help with the passengers, but she can also sing. Her voice keeps the travelers happy and helps her father with the long, bumpy trips. Sal has never actually driven the stagecoach. When her father is injured, Sal takes over his job. Soon Sal is driving that stagecoach everywhere alone. When Sal gets word of a robber who might try to steal her load, Sal is not afraid. She has a great way of keeping Poetic Pete from getting his way. Once again, Sal's singing will save the day. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	The Storm in the Barn Matt Phelan (2009) , 201 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Environment / Ecology Graphic Historical Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Jack is a courageous 11-year old boy in this haunting graphic novel set in Kansas at the height of the Dust Bowl in 1937. While his family struggles, Jack fights fantastical apparitions which make him wonder what is reality and what is "dust dementia." The Storm in the Barn is a compelling, tense tale where love triumphs hardship. Librarian review written by Laurie Ann Write a review of this book It is desperate on the plains of Kansas. There has been no rain for what seems like forever. The Dust Bowl is driving people away from their homes and farms. Jack Clark's family is barely hanging on. His sister is probably dying from dust pneumonia. Jack is being bullied at school. On his way home one day, the bullies come after him. Jack runs into a neighbor's barn to hide. Inside, he sees something frightening. Jack runs for home. He tries to tell his dad about the figure, but his dad does not believe him. Somehow, Jack knows that the mysterious figure has something to do with the terrible conditions. He decides to face down the figure and fight for his family. Librarian review written by Lisa Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Strawberry Hill Mary Ann Hoberman (2009) , 230 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Historical Moving New Books
Request this book from the Library It is the Great Depression, so when Allie's dad finally gets a job, the whole family has to move to a new town. At first Allie is nervous and unhappy, but then she finds out that their new address will be Strawberry Hill! What a wonderful place to live! Soon Allie and her brother, Danny, are making new friends and trying a new school. As the year goes on, Allie must decide what it means to be a "best friend." Can you change best friends if you move? Allie also learns an important lesson about first impressions. This is a sweet, timeless story that will please fans of the classics and new readers alike. Librarian review written by Gwen Write a review of this book

	Highway Robbery Kate Thompson (2009) , 118 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Adventure Historical New Books
Request this book from the Library It's a freezing cold day when a galloping horseman stops beside a shivery street boy in London. The horseman offers the boy money to watch his horse. Soon interested kids, farmers, robbers, and soldiers all try to get the horse away from the boy. In the end, can you decide if the boy is telling the truth or did he make the whole story up? Librarian review written by Gwen Write a review of this book

	The Locked Garden Gloria Whelan (2009) , 168 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Historical New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Ever since Verna and Carlie's mom died, their father has been distant. He spends all his time locked in his study writing a book. Verna and Carlie are stuck with mean old aunt Maude. When their dad gets a new job at an asylum, they all move in. Soon the girls are interacting with some of the patients. When Eleanor comes over to help Maude with the housework, the girls are thrilled. Aunt Maude is not. While the girls want Eleanor to stay forever, Maude wants her gone. The conflict causes Eleanor to relapse. The girls learn that wanting something does not necessarily make it the right thing. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Jacqueline Kelly (2009) , 352 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families Historical New Books
Request this book from the Library Poor Calpurnia is living in a time when girls must learn to sew and cook and wear their hair all fancy in order to become good wives. Instead, Calpurnia would like to be a naturalist like Charles Darwin. She and her granddaddy have been collecting specimens and writing observations about plant and animal life in a journal. One day, they believe they have discovered an entirely new species! But Calpurnia's parents don't understand. As the only girl with six brothers, she has to focus on becoming a lady. Will Calpurnia ever get her own way? This is a fun family story about what it was like to grow up in 1899. Librarian review written by Gwen Write a review of this book

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