DiCamillo, K. (2006) The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane. Cambridge,
Mass. Candlewick Press.
Edward was a rabbit who belonged to a little girl, Abilene, who absolutely adored him. Edward on the other hand only cared about himself. This all changed when Edward fell off of a ship and sank in the sea. He went on an adventure that took him into the hands of a fisherman’s wife, on a train with a hobo, and then into the hands of a very sick little girl. He is finally broken into pieces and taken to a toy repairman. Finally he ends up back into the arms of Abilene.
Genre: Fantasy
Interest Level: 3-6
Reading Level: 4.8
Awards: ALA Notable Book
L’Engle, M.(1962). A wrinkle in time. New York. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Meg and Charles are in search of their father. He is a physicist for the government, by now he has come up missing. They go on an exciting adventure with their friend Calvin through time to search for him. They meet Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which who help the children learn to expect the unexpected. This book depicts time travel and all of the odd things that can come with it.
Genre: Science Fiction
Interest Level:5-8
Reading Level:4.7
Awards: Newbery Award Winner 1963
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