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Way Down Deep by Ruth White (FSG, 2008). ISBN:978-0374382513 For those readers who love the work of Sharon Creech, with its touch of tall tale and fable and its feeling of meant-to-be coincidence, Way Down Deep will strike a deeply satisfying chord. Curly carrot-top orphan Ruby has lived a charmed life at The Roost, a boardinghouse run by Miss Arbutus who took her in after she mysteriously appeared on the Way Down Deep courthouse steps as a toddler. Her origins are a mystery that unravels, strand by strand, as the novel proceeds. Yet it is not only the mystery that keeps us reading. It is the wacky cast of characters, painted on an Appalachian backdrop, from the boardinghouse residents with their food, music, and conversational proclivities to the unconventional Reeder family and Ruby's own birth family when they finally surface. Brought to life by White's deft and experienced hand, the cast populates the town, and the reader's mind, with whimsy and good-enough-to-meet appeal. A gratifying conclusion leads the reader to believe in fairy tale endings that actually do come true. You'll want to add this title to your collection and consider it for student choice book award lists as well! [Suggested grades 4-7.] ~ Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com R is for Research, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------