Dangerous Pie, Ahi, and Happy Feet

Books by NEA Members - Reviewed in NEA Today, October 2004

Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie

By Jordan Sonnenblick

Revealing the emotional struggle of an eighth-grade boy who has found out that his younger brother has leukemia, this novel paints an honest and moving picture of how adolescents deal with tough issues. Written by a middle school teacher from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy, Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie will open up conversation both inside and outside the classroom among students and teachers alike. (When this book was nominated for an award, the author panicked [find out why]). DayBue Publishing, 2004 (Available from Scholastic, after October 2005). 192 pp.

Kaipo & the Mighty 'Ahi

By Leonard J. Villanueva

Concentrating on a young boy's efforts to prove that he is worthy of going fishing with his older brothers, this illustrated children's book teaches kids the value of persistence and patience. Written and illustrated by a fifth-grade teacher, the book's engaging narrative and charming artwork will pull kids into its Hawaiian setting. Kaipo & the Mighty 'Ahi is from BeachHouse Publishing, 2004. 36 pp.

Happy Feet, Healthy Food  

By Carol Goodrow

Written by an elementary teacher and founding editor of www.kidsrunning.com, this workbook is full of simple recipes for healthy snacks and suggestions for fun exercise. Easy-to-read information is paired with physical activity logs so kids can track their daily exercise and the healthy foods they eat. Designed for ages 6–16, Happy Feet, Healthy Food  would be good for the classroom, home, or for use in fitness or running clubs. From Breakaway Books, 2004. 112 pp.

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