The Librarian of Basra

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Jeanette Winter
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Books PUBLICATION DATE: 2005
GENRE: Non-Fiction READING LEVEL: 3rd Grade
BRIEF OVERVIEW: This is a true story about the heroic efforts of a woman who is passionate about saving her town’s precious books during war.
    INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Design and decorate book covers to     demonstrate the importance of reading, taking care of books, and sharing kindness.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Rhonda Herb, Valdosta State University ECSE
LABELS: Reading, War, Heros, Books, Social Studies, Art

Words in the Dust

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Trent Reedy
AWARDS:   Christopher Award
GENRE: Realistic Fiction READING L EVEL: age 10
BRIEF OVERVIEW: After being in a war ravaged country, and the people responsible leaving, a girl hopes her life will get better but is not too confident that it will.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Students research and present things they have learned about themselves and other cultures.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Tavia Hundley Valdosta State University 

Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle

Author: Brian Dennis and Kirby Larson

Illustrator: Mary Nethery

Copyright: 2009

Genre: Biography (Primary)

Reading Level: kindergarten-4^th grade

Book Description:

This is the true story of a marine who was in Iraq and a dog of war became his friend. It is a great journey of how this brave dog fought for a friendship with this unexpected marine.

Integrated Idea:

Have the students write a letter to the marines that are currently serving our country. Have the class make a banner that says “THANK YOU” and take a picture with it. Attach the picture to the letters.

Reviewed by Emily Brannon