Lafayette Readers are taking a stroll on The Book Beach,
enjoying surf and sand, blue skies and boardwalks,
sharing original poetry and summer reading selections...
a bit of fanta-sea by the sea!
Funny
Fractured Fairy Tale: Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl
Shurtliff (RL 4.4, 264 pages). In a magic
kingdom where names determine destinies, Rump is the object
of countless jokes and jibes. When the impish twelve-year-old finds a spinning
wheel, however, his luck begins to change. He discovers a talent for turning straw into gold! His friend Red Riding Hood warns that magic can be
dangerous, and she’s right: Rump is woven deeper and deeper into a
terrible curse. To break the spell, Rump embarks on a perilous
journey—encountering pixies, trolls, poison apples, and a wicked queen along
the way. The odds are against him, but bravery, persistence, and wit suggest he just may triumph in the end.
Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher Miss Dellano
declares, “Rump is a fantastic read because the character perseveres throughout the
entire book and doesn’t give up… a great message in life.” Fourth Grade Language Arts Teacher Mrs. Nigro
also recommends Rump: “A magical fantasy full of adventure… a real page-turner.
A story of courage and friendship… you’ll be cheering for this underdog! A
great summer read!”
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| Mrs. Nigro gives Rump a Thumbs Up! |
Ocean Sounds
by Peyton S.
Crash,
the infinite waves break.
Sparkle,
the sand glistens in the sunlight.
Swoosh,
a pesky pelican dives.
Zoom,
a bright red speedboat glides across the water.
Squeak,
a lone dolphin whistles.
Che Che,
a pair of sand crabs burrow their way into the sand.
Ahhh,
I relax.
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| Paddleboarding at The Book Beach by Allison P. |
Newbery
Winner from a Lafayette Favorite Author: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated
Adventures by Kate DiCamillo (RL 4.3, 231 pages). After a bizarre vacuum cleaner accident, a cynical girl named Flora and a superhero
squirrel named Ulysses join forces to protect the weak and battle villains. Filled
with twists and turns, with quirky, endearing characters, and with misspelled
poetry, this funny fantasy mixes classic storytelling with comic book
style.
Flora and Ulysses Video Project by Sofia and Celia.
Kate DiCamillo Author Interview with Ava, Liz, and Kayla.
First in a Fantastic Series: Artemis Fowl: The
Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer (RL 5.5, 277 pages). Thirteen-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl joins forces with his archrival Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon fairy police, hoping to rescue his kidnapped father from the clutches of the Russian Mafiya.
Artemis Fowl Book Commercial for The Book Beach.
The Beach
by Samantha L.
people surfing
on waves soaring through the sky
feeling wet by the water
seeing the wet sand
The waves pushing you back and forth
feeling the warm touch of sand
relaxing
reading books on a beach chair
feeling the cool breeze going up your chin
collecting seashells by the water
seeing the beautiful palm trees
snorkeling looking at fish
seeing the clear blue water
watching starfish float
away
seeing people float
on the
waves
The sun is shining
brightly in my eyes
A Pulse-Pounding Series: Magisterium Book One: The Iron Trial by Holly Black
and Cassandra Clare (RL 5.6, 295 pages). Warned of
the dangers of magic all his life, Callum Hunt tries his best to fail the
trials that would admit him to the Magisterium. Not surprisingly, Callum fails
at failing and finds himself drawn into the ranks of a mysterious, sinister
organization—a place with dark connections to his past and to his future. The Iron
Trial is only the beginning….
The Iron Trial Book Commercial by Ian R.
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| Summer Fun and Reading on The Book Beach by Violette E. |
Fantasy
Takes Flight: The Guardian Herd: Star Fire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (RL 5.3,
245 pages). Once a
century, a black foal is born, prophesied to become the most powerful Pegasus in
the land and fated with power to unite or destroy five herds of flying
horses that live in Anok. Star, born with malformed wings that make him unable
to fly, is identified as this black foal and marked for execution before his
first birthday. With
help from friends, Star flees powerful herd leaders and begins an epic journey that
guarantees a page-turning battle between good and evil.
Starfire Book Commercial by Rachel W.
A Fantastic Newbery
Honor Adventure: Savvy by Ingrid Law (RL 6.0, 342 pages). Generations of the Beaumont family have kept a secret: supernatural powers unique to each family
member. They move mountains, create hurricanes, and spark
electricity! This Lafayette favorite recounts the story of Mibs Beaumont, whose
thirteenth birthday reveals her savvy—just as her father is
injured in a horrible accident.
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| LMC Aide Mrs. Massam recommends Savvy and Scumble for Sun-sational Summer Reading. |
More Sensational Savvy: Scumble by
Ingrid Law (RL 5.3, 400 pages). In this
companion story to Savvy, Ledger Kale’s thirteenth birthday arrives with the inheritance of special magical powers. At first, Ledge’s savvy seems
to be destructive, but during a summer visit to his uncle’s Wyoming
ranch, Ledge learns to deploy his power for good.
The Ocean
by Quinn B.
A mass of perfect
blue
water
Waves crashing into
white
sea-salted
swirls
Boats speeding across
this deep
blue
sea
A memory you will
remember
for life.
Come visit The Book Beach again and again...
Happy Summer Memories and Happy Summer Reading!
