The Kids Corner Bookmobile
Summer is a perfect time to catch up on your reading! Bring a book or three with you on your summer vacations, or simply stretch out in the backyard and dive into a good book! All local libraries offer some form of Summer Reading prorgams - to learn about the Summer Reading Programs being offered within the Free Library of Philadelphia - just click the art to the left!
Joe Hilton's Monthly Picks
for August 2010
by Joe Hilton
of the Free Library of
Philadelphia
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: 15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Lumley is hired as the tutor to three young wild orphans who bark, howl, chase squirrels and who may have been raised by wolves. It is her job to train them to behave in a civilized manner in preparation for a holiday celebration. Grades 4-6 |
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The Chestnut King When Henry York first found the hidden magical worlds behind his bedroom wall he started exploring them with his cousin Henrietta. When they mistakenly set free an ancient evil witch from one of the world all the worlds are in danger of being destroyed. Grades 6-8 |
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The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline Enola the 14-year-old sister of Sherlock Holmes has her own investigation and case to solve. Mrs. Tupper her very nice landlady has been kidnapped. If Enola can’t find and rescue her then she is on her way to boarding school. Grades 5-7 |
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Captain Nobody Meet Captain Nobody the protector of the little guy. Ten-year-old Newt and his two best friends create original costumes for Halloween that will make them stand out at school. When Newt decides to keep wearing the costume at school and home it changes him into a totally different person. Grades 4-6 |
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Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus Eleven-year-old Theodosia (Theo) has the supernaturally ability to sense black magic and she must wear gloves when working at her parents Museum of Legends and Antiquities to protect her from cursed artifacts. Once again she has to battle evil forces for an Egyptian artifact found in the museum. Grades 5-8 |
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer When thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone grows up he knows that he wants to be a famous trial lawyer one day. Young Theo gets his chance suddenly when he receives important evidence to help solve a murder case that is going on right now. Grades 6-8 |
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Amanda Pig And The Really Hot Day Amanda is searching for ways to get through the hottest day of the summer. How can a little pig stay cool? Grades K 2 |
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Happy Birthday, Good Knight Three little dragons with the help of a good knight try to make a birthday present for a dear close friend. Grades K- 2 |
