Cannonball Read 18

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Goodnight, Little Superhero by Jennifer Adams

Goodnight, Little Dancer by Jennifer Adams

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Goodnight, Little Superhero and Goodnight, Little Dancer have a simple concept. Just saying Goodnight to a couple of children while they go about getting ready for bed. Jennifer Adams’s text is sweet. Happy and bouncy. Alea Marley continues that trend with the bold, rich colors. The details are minimal but are perfect to show you the things and feelings that are going on. These books are good for the three to five age rang. The older reader could do some solo reading or might need […]

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Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina by Lea Lyon

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Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina has gotten a lot of attention. First, because this is a good book that covers several subjects. It covers African American history, women’s history and dance. It covers determination and perseverance. It talks about challenges, a family’s love and how you can do anything with the right book. This is a sweet story about Sylvia Townsend: a determined girl who let nothing stopped her. Lea Lyon and A. LaFaye’s text is upbeat and highlights the […]

The Breaking Pointe: How It Can All Fall Apart

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Summary: Theo Cartwright is an amazing dancer, and she has secrets. When her childhood best friend is found after being abducted for four years, she doesn’t know if she should tell. One of her secrets involves her ex-boyfriend, and that’s who they think kidnapped Donovan. Her other secret is that she has a crush on Hosea Roth, but he already has a girlfriend. While trying to wade through the guilt of Donovan’s capture, and trying to keep the semblance of a normal life, Theo forgets […]



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