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Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing
by Michael J. Rosen (Author)

Booktalk: A primer on the basic dos and don’ts of fishing, including tips on the best times to go fishing, advice on how to prepare for a fishing outing, and instructions for making a bug lure.

Snippet: Anglers constantly wonder how and why and what if. The lure that was lucky yesterday might be a dud today. The fish that were here yesterday may have moved on. Finding, attracting, and hooking fish is a puzzle that anglers try to solve with every cast.

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King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code
by Dori Hillestad Butler (Author) and Nancy Meyers (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Kayla and Mason both got mysterious letters, written in code.

What does Kayla know?

1. The same person left both letters.
2. It’s someone she and Mason both know.
3. The two letters are the same, except for the second word.

A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.

Snippet:
“Who would leave a strange letter on
our doormat?” Kayla asks.

Sniff…sniff.. The
paper smells like
oatmeal. I LOVE
oatmeal. It’s my
favorite food!

It also smells like
Kaya’s friend Jillian.

Could Jillian have
left it?

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