Ever been this close to a shark? The separation between the worlds we live in are incredible to observe and learn from. Sometimes the actual barriers are – in and of themselves – what incite wonder and amazement. Without the glass, this little kid and the animals would have other concerns...
Speaking of other worlds, the two entries so far from the Stephen Hawking collaboration aimed at younger science / adventure (?) readers provide a couple more titles for a new genre of books I like to call "chapter/graphic" novels. Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are among those that engage even reluctant readers. The "George" books take it a step further and I hope will be as enthusiastically embraced during reading times. Here are the images of the covers. Click on the "Secret Key" link here:
You'll be taken to the series' accompanying website. It's fun!
I got one image from a science blog that I commented on – you can visit the discusion by clicking HERE.
Another title that caught my eye - great name:
Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom is another title / character I could see being widely enjoyed by the 8-11 year old set. Click here (on the name of the author): Eric Wight has a link thru the publisher.
Other titles / characters / series I'd love to include mention of (and will, if any comments ask for further types of these books) would be Oliver Ho and Lunch Lady. Actually, go ahead and click on the "Lunch Lady" boldface. A quick search found a link that hooks you into the latest news and ordering info. Clickers be warned, though. I was only barely approved to explore that website; running low on time, I do not know what lies beyond the L.L.'s intro. screen. Proceed at own risk (I'll beg off any cafeteria food jokes). Again, pardons for any errors; the links take time and editing is a luxury I'll only have time for if there seem to be others reading this! Constructive edits and suggestions will be welcome. Next time: Realistic Fiction, and maybe a comic book series or two!
