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Award Nominees to Know

August 20, 2012

I’m assuming that you love to read, and because you love to read, you like to hear about new and upcoming books. Am I right to assume this? Well, if you’re anything like me, you also like to hear about the up and coming award books like Mark Twain, Gateway, and Truman. Yet again this year, we have a wonderful selection of books to choose from.

The Mark Twain award nominees have a varied selection this year, including a book that I’m sure will be a hit with kids. The book, Because of Mr. Terupt, is a fantastic read filled with powerful emotion and great storytelling. You will also want to be sure to check out The Clockwork Three. If you enjoyed The Invention of Hugo Cabret, you will most likely enjoy this.

The Gateway award nominees are equally great. If you enjoy all things zombie, then Rot & Ruin is for you. In addition, Ship Breaker is a new and refreshing read filled great characters and action. Gateway has stepped up this year and given readers a nice selection to choose from. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi/horror or love and relationships, be sure to check out the Gateways.

And finally, my favorite selection of books comes via the Truman award nominees. This year I have been very excited by what has been chosen. Of the choices, Bruiser and Paranormalcy are my two favorites so far. If you love the idea of superpowers with a twist and all things that go bump in the night, then these two books are for you.

So jump on board this summer and read one of the many award nominees. You’ll be happy you did!

Branden P.
Liberty Branch

Tags: Truman Award, Mark Twain Award, Gateway Readers Award, award books

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Because Of Mr.Terupt

Submitted by Anonymous on November 8, 2012 - 5:25pm.

I loved this book SOO much!!!!!! There are seven student that get the new teacher Mr.Terupt. The students names are Peter, Jessica, Anna, Danielle, Alexia, Luke, and Jeffery. They all don't have much in comman but soon they all will share something together Mr.Terupt. They do this thing where you use paper clips from the ceiling to the ground one day they get the paper clips to the ground. Their award they get is to go out in the snow. Peter is so happy to get to go outside in the snow they get a slip from their principal saying they can go outside. When the seven student and Mr.Terupt go outside... SOMETHING HUGE HAPPENS!!!!!...... that will change Mr.Terupt's class forever!!!!!!!!!!!! Everybody must read this book!!!!!! I give Because Of Mr.Terupt five stars!!!!!!!!

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