Lulu (don’t you love that name) has a problem. She’s bored and her older brother refuses to play with her. Left to her own devices, Lulu quickly becomes LADYBUG GIRL, climber of trees and defender of small insects! With her loyal sidekick, Bingo the basset hound, Lulu sets out to discover what kinds of secret powers she might possess. This lovely little story about finding your own self worth is a charming work of art. The fun pen and ink and watercolor drawing are whimsical delights full of fun little details that make the story much more than the sum of its written parts. When Lulu claims there is nothing to do, she stands amid a messy bedroom strewn to bursting with toys. When Lulu first realizes her calling as a superhero, she strikes a stance with a dead serious Bingo at her side, his very large ears blowing in the wind like a cape—I couldn’t stop laughing. This is a great book for any girl who knows she is meant to change the world, one giant puddle jump at a time.
Intermediate Mystery books are a gold mine. High-low books refer to titles that are of high interest to readers, but contain low level vocabulary. These titles are clever, action-packed, and have several books in the series to keep the mystery alive. These intermediate mystery books are the first in their series and are sure to appease any mystery loving reader. The Ghost Tree Written by Natasha Deen Illustrated by Lissy Marlin New York: Random House Children's Books, 2022. Intermediate. 95 pages. With a dash of paranormal mixed with mystery, this book introduces Asim, a Guyanese American fourth grader who moves to a new town. After a visit to a graveyard, an evil spirit is unleashed. Asim works with new friends, Rokshar and Max, to save their town. With scarily cool illustrations to accompany this text, this book is great for any amateur sleuths who love a touch of creepy. Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash Written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Illustrated by Dan San
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