On the Book Beach: Poetry and Fanta-Sea!

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.

Mrs. Nigro gives Rump a Thumbs Up!

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!”

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.

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.

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.

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!