Amiable Adult Readers Discussing Books Almost Always Read by Kids (Aardbaark) will discuss two books:
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DeCamillo (Candlewick ($8.99). The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry — and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea (Yearling, $7.99). It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn’t let them get away with much…until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything—and everyone.
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