Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" movie opens

The movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox" opened at theaters on November 25th. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, it a story about a father fox who must mend his formerly wild ways in order to take care of his family. But not before one last raid on three mean farmers.



Other books by Roald Dahl:

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Danny the Champion of the World
• James and the Giant Peach
• Matilda
• The BFG
• The Witches
• any many more.......

Author Roald Dahl's website: http://www.roalddahl.com/

The Book Fair at Gelinas

This year's school book fair was a great success. There were many great books, posters, games, and cool knick-knacks for sale.

In addition, we had several winners from the daily raffle drawing.

Teacher raffle winners:

Ms. Schwartz
Ms. Pearce

Ms. Leidahl

Student raffle winner: A. Prestia

Thanks to Mrs. George and the PTSA for all there hard work and dedication.

Mrs. Waldbauer's Class IRP Book Reviews

You read the book- Great! Now share a review with us. Did you like it? Would you recommend the book to others? Tell us a little something about the plot but don't give away any surprises. Also be sure to include the book's title, author, and genre in your review.

Ms. Schwartz- 7th gr. Book Selection

As part of an assignment for independent reading, 7th graders from Ms. Schwartz's class came to the library information center for book selection. Ms. Hatcher, provided students with an overview of the collection and genre themed booklets.

Ms. D'Eletto's Class Book Recommendations

Have you read an amazing book lately?! Would you recommend that book to others?



If so, then write a review of your book and share your thoughts with us! You may want to comment on the following elements: plot, setting, conflict, mood, theme(s) and even the author's writing style. What type of reader would you recommend this book to? (i.e. someone who loves suspense.)


*Click below on the "Comments" link to write your review!

Book Swap Clubs Online

"Swapping online seems to gaining popularity as people think twice about buying new books, DVDS or video games during the economic downturn" according to Emi Endo of Newsday. In her recent article she highlights several websites that many Long Islanders are turning to inorder to get buy during these financially tough times. Sites such as swaptree.com work by having members list their items to trade and the items that they would like to receive. The items are "matched up for swap by an automated system." Endo also states that "traders can print postage labels from their home computers. It's free to join and list items."

For more information check out these trading sites:

• PaperBackSwap.com


• SwapaCD.com


• SwapaDVD.com


• titletrader.com


• bookmooch.com

Thanks Lynn K. for the info!

New York Times Bestsellers List: April 17th

HARDCOVER FICTION

Top 5 at a Glance
1. LONG LOST, by Harlan Coben
2. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer
3. HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult
4. THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham
5. TRUE DETECTIVES, by Jonathan Kellerman

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

Top 5 at a Glance
1. LIBERTY AND TYRANNY, by Mark R. Levin
2. ALWAYS LOOKING UP, by Michael J. Fox
3. OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell
4. HOUSE OF CARDS, by William D. Cohan
5. THE YANKEE YEARS, by Joe Torre and Tom Verducci

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Top 5 at a Glance
1. LISTEN TO THE WIND, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth
2. THE HOUSE IN THE NIGHT, by Susan Marie Swanson
3. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, written and illustrated by Eric Carle
4. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder
5. THE COMPOSER IS DEAD, by Lemony Snicket