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- Mao and Me
- Author: Chen Jiang Hong
- User Rating: 4
- Review: Teton Co Call No: J 951.056 Chen J
Julia's rating: 4 stars
I've long been intrigued with the cover of this book and its placement in the library. A book about growing up in China under Mao - for children? I wondered.
Finally, I sat down to read this curious picture book. And, I am so pleased that I did because this thoughtful, informative and sometimes sad book serves as yet another reminder that children's literature is simply not just for kids. And, that picture books may not always be aimed at the youngest of children.
The story, written and illustrated by Chen Jiang Hong, is a memoir about the author's life growing up before, during and after Mao's Cultural Revolution. It's a beautiful story about traditions, family and survival, while also a bracing reminder about sacrifice, survival and mortality. The illustrations are magnificent, too.
I would recommend this book for high school students - and anyone older - interested in learning about modern Chinese history. It's a brief look but one with depth and scope. 
- Great Big Book of Children's Games
- Author: Debra Wise
- User Rating: 4
- Review: J 796 Wise D.
Kay's rating: 3.5 stars
This is a good resource for parents, grandparents and early childhood & elementary teachers. The games included in this book will get children moving and will take them outdoors; perfect for summer time fun. -
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- Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel: A Bilingual Lucha Libre Thriller
- Author: Xavier Garza
- User Rating: 3
- Review: TCL Call # J SPANISH Garza X
Adam's rating: 3 stars
Max, or Maximillian as only his mother calls him, is going on 6th grade and is obsessed with lucha libre - a form of wrestling like WWF in Mexico involving masks. Max's favorite luchador is the Guardian Angel. The mystery in the subtitle of the book is the identity of the Angel, which happens to be Max's close relative. Don't worry there's no need for a spoiler alert as this "mystery" is solved less than halfway through the book. The Angel reveals his identity to the entire family who had taken him for dead and spends quality time with Max, and uncle Lalo training for a massive luchalibre fight! A fun book for a 2nd - 5th grader in English and Spanish that brings you into the world of La Lucha! -
- The Mapmaker's Sons
- Author: V.L. Burgess
- User Rating: 4
- Review: TCL Call number: J BURGESS V
Stephanie’s rating: 4 stars
Oh fantasy fiction books! How imaginative, adventurous, and brilliant they are! Growing up I was a sucker for treasure map stories…old cartography maps, trails, and “x marks” the spot trivia! “The Mapmaker’s Sons” has all these elements and more; powerful wizards, good/bad magic, evil ruler, dragons, a sword, and a hero…well in this case make it two, because we’re talking twins here! Tom and Porter were separated at birth and finally 2 days before their 14th birthday they are introduced to one another and immediately given the task to find the Sword of Five Kingdoms and save the world. Whoa! That’s quite the load for two teenyboppers, right? Nah. They are the mapmaker’s sons…they have the power to make it happen. -
