Chris Van Allsburg
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
An inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.
For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to
4) Two bad ants
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety.
7) Jumanji
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
8) Just a dream
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Recounts how, at the turn of the nineteenth century, retired charm school teacher Annie Edson Taylor planned and executed her daring feat to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, earning her the name "Queen of the Falls."
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Renowned storytellers share tales inspired by the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick," including Kate DiCamillo, Lois Lowry, Stephen King, and Jon Scieszka.
Language
English
Description
With the gang spread across the country (and beyond) at college, Spencer is back to feeling out of place, even when he returns home over winter break. Desperate to escape his grandfather who is sharing his room, and to feel confident again, he attempts to fix the broken Jumanji video game, giving his friends no choice but to level up and return to rescue him.