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The Trumpet of the Swan

By: E.B. White

Submitted by: Kolt

A young swan named Loius was born without a voice. His father stole him a trumpet. With the trumpet and the help of Sam Beaver, Loius learned to play the trumpet and write. Loius had many unusual adventures for a swan. He went to summer camp, saved lives, won metals, but could he ever win Serena’s love and what about that stolen trumpet? You’ll have to read to find out, so check The Trumpet of the Swan out.

The Secret of the Andes

By: Ann Nolan Clark

Submitted by: Kolt

In The Secret of the Andes a young boy named Cusi has many questions about his family. Cusi leaves his home in Hidden Valley looking for his family. He receives a mysterious message, "Grieve not if your searching circles." Will he find his family? You’ll have to read to find out and maybe even find the Inca gold that Europeans searched for when arriving in South America.

The Corn Grows Ripe

By: Dorothy Rhoads

Submitted by: Kolt

In The Corn Grows Ripe, Tigre a twelve year old boy has to take responsibility for the Milpa (corn field) when his father is injured. It’s a great deal of responsibility for a boy, can he handle it? Read to find out. The book also has a glossary with Spanish and Mayan words that are fun to use.