Lexile: 890
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"Jacob’s grandfather, Abraham, always told him stories about the mysterious orphanage where he grew up and the peculiar children who lived there. There were stories about an invisible boy, a girl who could hold fire in her bare hands, a boy who could single-handedly lift a boulder, and a levitating girl who had to wear special shoes just to keep her from floating away. A wise old “bird” named Miss Peregrine looked after them all. Jacob always thought the stories were too weird to be true. But after Abraham dies under strange and sinister circumstances, Jacob discovers some old photographs and letters that seem to match up with his grandfather’s tall tales. With his father, he travels halfway around the world to try and find the orphanage and tell his grandfather’s childhood friends how he died. But when he finally finds the house, it is in ruins – and has been since World War II. Or has it? Where are Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children? Were they ever even real? How did Abraham really die … and is Jacob going to be next? This is a spooky, magical page-turner that includes lots of real photographs discovered by the author." -From Nancy Keane's Booktalks - Quick and Simple by Amy V. Pickett, Ridley High School Lexile: 890 Author's Website
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"A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob on a journey to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive." -From the Publisher, Yen Press
Book Trailer "This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages." Book Trailer Twelve-year-old Michael Arroyo loves to play baseball. He has a good chance to pitch his way into the Little League World Series. Despite his talent, there are many obstacles in his way. Coaches for the other teams begin to question Micheal's age and wants proof that he's really twelve. His father dies after bringing Michael and his brother to the United States from Cuba, leaving the boys orphans. Michael has no parents and no birth certificate to prove his age. If Social Services finds out his secret, Micheal fears being separated from his brother, Carlos. How will Michael make ends meet, get his birth certificate, get back on the mound and avoid being separated from his brother? Find out in Heat by Mike Lupica.
Author's Website - Mike Lupica Reading level: 5.3 |