Learn more about the chapter books on the 2011 list below.
[Book Summaries from the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List]
[Book Summaries from the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List]
The Witch’s Guide to Cooking with Children
by Keith McGowan, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka
So you think Hansel and Gretel is only a fairy tale, right? Meet Sol and his little sister Connie who have just moved into a suburban neighborhood curiously devoid of children. Their father and stepmother are acting very strange, meanwhile the next door neighbor’s dog keeps digging up funny looking bones. With unique illustrations by Yoko Tanaka, this modern twist on the classic fairy tale is creepy fun.
The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy
Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau
King is a lovable mutt with an unmistakable voice. Although loyal and true to his family, King finds himself in the P-O-U-N-D when his owners suddenly vanish. Thankfully, he is rescued, renamed Buddy, and soon smack dab in the middle of another mysterious disappearance when his new master also goes missing. Will Buddy’s mental lists of clues and his strong sense of smell be enough to bring Connor home? Follow Buddy’s adventures in The Case of the Lost Boy, the first book in “The Buddy Files” series.
The Case of the Case of the Mistaken Identity
by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Adam Rex
Little does Steve Brixton, aspiring detective, know that checking out a book on quilting from the library will be the beginning of his first case. Falsely accused of working for a criminal mastermind by ninja librarians, Steve turns to his trusty Bailey Brothers’ Detective Handbook to solve this case of mistaken identity. Adventure and humor fill this fast paced clever mystery. The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity is the first volume in the Brixton Brothers Series.
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The Books of Umber: Happenstance Found
by P.W. Catanese
Happenstance awakens in a cavern beneath an active volcano, remembering nothing about himself or his life. When he is rescued by the extraordinary Lord Umber, the irascible Oates, and the mysterious Sophie, he begins a fast‐paced adventure full of peril and discovery. As he tries to evade the watchful eyes of the assassin on his trail, will Happenstance discover his true identity—or the real reason that Umber has chosen him? Find out in this first installment in the Books of Umber series.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoga
by Tom Angleberger
A nerd you say Dwight is, but on his side Yoda is. Tommy is starting an investigation to figure out how the origami Yoda puppet that Dwight insists on keeping on his finger doles out such relevant advice. Kids present evidence (or lack thereof) trying to figure out if Yoda is real or something out of Dwight’s imagination.
Out of My Mind
by Sharon Draper
Melody is just a regular kid that wants all the same things that every fifth grader wants. The only difference is she is confined to a wheelchair and she cannot speak because she has cerebral palsy. Do you think you know what that’s like? Sharon Draper defies your every pre‐conceived notion about kids with special needs in this powerful novel.
The Books of Elsewhere: The Shadows
by Jaqueline West
Olive and her parents have always lived in very bland apartment complexes with plain white walls and no surprises. When they suddenly buy an old completely furnished house, Olive is curious to explore it and begins to discover very strange things. Olive must confront her deepest fears as she races to protect her newfound friends from the darkness lurking inside the house.
Turtle in Paradise
by Jennifer L. Holm
Life for Turtle in 1935 is no day at the beach. Her mother’s new job means that she gets shipped off to live with family members she has never even met. Life in Key West, Florida is definitely not like those annoying Shirley Temple movies. Photos and notes at the back of the book show what life was really like for author Jennifer Holm’s great grandmother, whose memories inspired this humorous historical novel.
Wild Times at the Bed & Biscuit
by Joan Carris, illustrated by Noah Jones
Grampa Bender along with Ernest the mini pig run The Bed & Biscuit, a boardinghouse for wounded animals. When the fox kits run away, Ernest and the residents of the Bed & Biscuit scramble to make sure the wild animals are ready to return to their natural habitat. Will Ernest finally make them understand that they only want to help?
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