Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Ben's story begins in 1977 in Gunflint Lake, Minnesota. Rose's story begins in1927 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Ben's story is told through words; Rose's story is told through pictures. How Brian Selznick brings their stories together and works in details of the world of museums, Deaf culture, the history of cinema (movies) and some interesting bits about New York City is a true work of art that tells a touching story of family lost and found. Don't let the thickness of this book scare you off. It takes a lot of pictures to tell Rose's story. And you probably won't want to put this book down until you find out how the two stories come together. Don't miss this one!

 AR Level 5.4
AR Points 4

Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac

This story is about Prince Rashko and his brother Paulek. They both are descendants of Pavol the Good. But Rashko has a problem. The evil Baron Temny is parked right outside the gate and Paulek is falling under the spell of the evil baron’s daughter. Will Rashko have enough time to save the kingdom and his brother or will Baron Temny take control? Will Paulek have to get married to the horrible baron’s daughter? Find out more in Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac.

(P.S. I liked this book and I hope you do too!)

Written by Doug, fifth-grade reader and blogger

AR Level 5.6

AR Points 10