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Catching Air

Brenda — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:09:44 +0000

Catching Air is more than a skateboarding story; it's about kids who can make a difference in their community. This story describes the troubles Pat and his friends get into for skateboarding in the street, and their fight to establish a skateboard park in their neighborhood.

Author: Sharon Jennings
Reading level: Grade 1.5
Interest level: Grades 3-6

A HIP QUICKREAD Chapter Book adaptation of the HIP JR title PUMP!

QUICKREAD TEACHER'S GUIDE is available for purchase or FREE with an order of 6 or more copies of the QUICKREAD PACK or any individual QUICKREAD title.

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It Wasn’t Me

Brenda — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:51:45 +0000

In It Wasn't Me, Tom is the new kid at school and he's getting hassled by everyone, especially one group of girls. When he gets framed for vandalism at school and even poisoning the class pet, Tom has to use creative ways to find the culprits and clear his own name.

This HIP QuickRead title is abridged from the HIP JR title I Didn't Do it.

Author: Sharon Jennings
Reading level: Grade 2.0
Interest level: Grades 3-6

The HIP QUICKREAD TEACHER'S GUIDE is available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of the same QuickRead title or the HIP QuickRead Pack.

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Street Racer

Brenda — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:44:20 +0000

Street Racer is a tale of danger, excitement, recklessness - and tragedy. Haresh, the narrator, is torn between his cousin Nitro and his traditional South Asian family. Nitro loves racing cars and will do anything to win. But when he races on a dark highway with a blind curve, he takes one risk too many.

Author: Mike West
Reading level: Grade 2.4
Interest level: Grades 8-12
Part of the HIP Hi-School Pack

[spacer height="10px" id="2"]Street Racer Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title.

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Roller Coaster

Brenda — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:04:07 +0000

In Roller Coaster, someone is stealing from the local amusement park and Emma and Justin's father has been blamed. When they try to clear his name, they end up hiding out overnight in the Fun House and taking a wild ride on the roller coaster.

Author: E.L. Thomas
Reading level: Grade 2.5 (Lexile 360L)
Interest level: Grades 4-7

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Independent Learning Pack with one-page article on "What Makes a Great Amusement Park" along with Before-, During- and After-Reading Ideas.

Roller Coaster Teacher's Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title

Here is a map of the Amusement Park from the Roller Coaster Teacher's Guide.

Watch this video, in which author Erin Thomas talks about how she created the setting for Roller Coaster.

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Against All Odds

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

In Against All Odds three teenagers are trapped in a storm sewer when a thunderstorm hits. The heroism of one boy - a special ed student - saves them all from drowning.

Author: Paul Kropp
Reading level: Grade 3.4 (Lexile 610 HL)
Interest level: Grades 4-10

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Against all Odds Teacher's Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title.

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The Last Dragon (Dragon Speaker 1)

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

The Last Dragon is the first novel in the Dragonspeaker trilogy. Dark times have fallen but a Prophecy predicts that someone who can speak to dragons will save the kingdom. But first, Jacob, Orson and Lia must save the egg of the world’s last dragon. (Also available as part of the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack)

Author: C.A. Rainfield
Reading level: Grade 3.2 (Lexile: 470)
Interest level: Grades 5-10

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Dragon Speaker Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Dragon Speaker Fantasy Pack

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My Broken Family

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

In My Broken Family a teenage girl blames her father for her parents' divorce and the collapse of her life. She finds comfort in dance and learns that her situation is not as terrible as she had thought. An honest look at the family problems that can develop after divorce.

Author: Paul Kropp
Reading level: Grade 3.8 (Lexile 630)
Interest level: Grades 4-10

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My Broken Family Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title

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Wolves at the Gate

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:41 +0000

In Wolves at the Gate, the pickpocket Ren ends up imprisoned with Connor, a Skinwalker who can shift shapes from human to animal. Connor invites Ren to join him and his band of Skinwalkers in the woods. As Ren learns to shift his shape, he finds himself caught up in a plot to kill the King – a plan that quickly leads to disaster.

Author: E.L. Thomas
Reading Level: Grade 2.8 (Lexile 450HL)
Interest Level: Grades 5-10

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Skinwalkers Series Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or FREE with any order of 6 or more copies of this title or the Skinwalkers Fantasy Pack

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Winner!

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

In Winner!, Ryan's mom just won $1.2 million in a lottery. Ryan thought he’d be able to buy lots of cool stuff and live the life of his dreams. But that was before every scam artist in town came knocking on their door. A funny, fast-paced read. One of our best-sellers!

Author: Paul Kropp
Reading level: Grade 2.3 (Lexile 360 L)
Interest level: Grades 4-8

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Winner! Teacher's Guide is available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title.

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Avalanche

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:20:23 +0000

by Paul Kropp

In Avalanche, a group of teens on a winter camping trip is hit by an avalanche and tragedy ensues. Based on a true story.

Reading level: Grade 3.4 (Lexile 570)
Interest level: Grades 6-12

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FREE DOWNLOAD! Chapter 7 of AVALANCHE describes the impending avalanche from four different points of view. Read more about teaching CHARACTER POINT OF VIEW in literature and download a GRAPHIC ORGANIZER that may be used with any piece of fiction.

Avalanche Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title.

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