Dying to Meet You

Dying to Meet You: 43 Old Cemetery Road
by Kate Klise

In this uniquely written book by Kate Klise is the story of writer I. B. Grumply who m0ves into the old mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road for the summer. He's looking for some peace and quiet so he can finally overcome his case of writer's block and finish his book. Instead he finds an 11-year old boy named Seymour Hope, his cat Shadow, and ghost Olive C. Spence. Their story is told through a series of letter, drawings, newspaper clippings, and private investigator reports. Enjoyable story for mid-level readers (or older ones, too, who want a fun book!)

Crunch

Crunch
by Leslie Connor

Connor has created a world where the oil has finally diminished to such a low supply that it must be carefully rationed to those who need it most. Dewey Mariss’s father is a truck driver so he gets ration tickets in order to make deliveries. Even ration tickets won’t help, however, when there is a gas crunch and no one is going anywhere, at least not under gas power. Just so happens when the crunch hits, Dewey’s father and mother are away on vacation. Dewey and his four siblings must make it on their own while they wait for their parents return. Dewey’s part: running his dad’s bike shop, which is suddenly busy with business, while also keeping an eye on the two young twins and dealing with a rash of small robberies. Crunch provides an interesting summer story for younger readers who have advanced reading skills but are not yet ready for the material covered in some young adult books.

Another Great Dragonwings Deal!

Select Sarah Dessen titles are currently buy 2 get, 1 Free!

Dragonswings is offering buy two get, get one free deal for several select Sarah Dessen titles including Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, Dreamland, and several others. Dessen's books target the young female adult audience and feature topics of friendship, family, romance, and learning about oneself.

To learn about all of Dessen's books visit her website here. The site includes information about each of her books; Dessen writes about where she gets her ideas and how she developed each story. If they sound like something you might enjoy, you can even sample the books by downloading the first chapter with just a single click.

Big Nate (for Wimpy Kid fans)

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

By Lincoln Peirce

Let’s face it, middle school can be rough at times, just ask Big Nate. You could get yelled at by a teacher for no reason, roughed up by the bully, or get nailed with a test. (Wait: Do we have a test today?!) But Nate’s not worried because today in his fortune cookie he got the best fortune ever: “Today you will surpass all others.” So, Nate sets out to do just that. Peirce uses a blend of humorous writing, illustrations, and Nate-drawn comics to navigate the sixth grade world. Big Nate is sure to please fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid who are looking for more humor from a kid who just can get it right!

Welcome to April!

Welcome to April!

At Dragonwings we have been enjoying the wonderful spring weather and enjoying the new books that have been blossoming in the store.

My Garden

by Kevin Henkes

What would you grow in your garden? The girl in this book would grow color changing flowers, chocolate rabbits, seashells, jelly beans, tomatoes the size of beach balls, and morning glories that stayed open all night. (And by the way, there are no weeds in this garden!)


Farm
by Elisha Cooper

With pencil and watercolor illustrations, Cooper follows farm life with the changing seasons from March to November. He tells of the animals, the land, and the farmers. For more Elisha Cooper visit him here.






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