PARANORMAN

Kimmel, E. C., & Stewart, R. (2012). ParaNorman: a novel. New
          York: Little, Brown.

Norman Babcock possesses the ability to communicate with ghosts.  Doubted by friends and family of his paranormal abilities, he is picked on by the kids at school and even his own family. Upon learning that the legend of the witch's curse is true, Norman is sought by a ghost and asked to stop the wicked witch and her squad of zombies.  Does Norman have what it takes to save his town from evil?  Will this event change the way people think of him?  Author Elizabeth Cody Kimmel uses the story of Norman to touch base on the issue of bullying in a very peculiar way.

Tie-Ins:

Official web site for motion picture PARANORMAN

http://www.paranorman.com/

Official music trailer, Season of the Witch, by Donovan for motion picture PARANORMAN

http://youtu.be/JrUMjm8MYhw

Book Trailer: PARANORMAN

                            GHOST BUDDY
                                       ZERO TO HERO

Winkler, H., & Oliver, L. (2012). Zero to hero. New York: Scholastic.

Billy Broccoli, embarks in a new supernatural adventure upon meeting ghost, Hoover Porterhouse, in the bedroom of his new home.  Although schocked at first, Billy and Hoover turn out be the greatest of friends. Learning from the best, Billy makes his dream come true and learns how to be cool in school.  Plus, with Hoover's creative paranormal abilities, he is able to take on the biggest challenge of his life. Together they make quite a pair and build a unique and extraordinary friendship. 

Tie-Ins:

Scholastic's Ghost Buddy Teacher's Site

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/ghost-buddy-teachers-site

Interview with bestselling author, Henry Winkler on msnbc's Today show.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46119155/ns/today-books/t/henry-winkler-unveils-ghost-buddy-zero-hero/

Book Trailer:  GHOST BUDDY:  ZERO TO HERO

BRAVE

Risco, E. D., & Naggi, M. E. (2012). Brave. New York, N.Y.: Golden
          Book. 

The time has come for Merida, princess of DunBroch, to marry.  As per familiy tradition, Merida should choose a suitor who shall win her hand in marriage in the Highland Games.  Unhappy with the idea, Merida decides to deceive her mother. Willing to do whatever it takes to keep from marrying any of the suitors, Merida opts to seek help from a witch putting her family and the entire kingdom at stake.  This vividly illustrated story is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Tie-Ins: 

About Disney Pixar's film, BRAVE

http://disney.go.com/brave/index.html

Pixar's Wiki featuring BRAVE

http://pixar.wikia.com/Brave

Book Trailer:  BRAVE


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   The Night Before
                                          FATHER'S DAY

Wing, N., & Wummer, A. (2012). The night before Father's day. New
          York: Grosset & Dunlap.

Father's day is around the corner and the family has been planning several gifts for Dad. Join them as they secretively work on Dad's surprises the night before Father's Day.  Will Dad discover his surprises before they are ready? Will the family finish working on the gifts by Father's Day?  Read the new addition to Natasha Wing's best-selling series to celebrate Dad's special day!

Tie-Ins: 

Author, Natasha Wing's Web Site

http://www.natashawing.com/

Natasha Wing's Blog

http://www.natashawing.blogspot.com/

Book Trailer:  The Night Before FATHER'S Day

  NANCY CLANCY Super Sleuth

Connor, J., & Glasser, R. (2012). Nancy Clancy, super sleuth.
          NewYork: HarperCollins.

Do you like mysteries? Join Nancy and her best friend Bree in a new super adventure! Inspired by the Nancy Drew books, dressed in glamorous trench coats, and with bejeweled magnifying glasses, the girls are ready to take one crime at a time. Join along and help the super sleuths (detectives) hunt for clues as mystery cases come up in their neighborhood. Fancy Nancy fans will be delighted to read author Jane O'Connor's new Nancy Clancy chapter book series.

Tie-Ins:

Author, Jane O'Connor talks about book one of her new series, Nancy Clancy.

http://youtu.be/Io9D1YncUns

Interview with author Jane O'Connor.

http://youtu.be/PqqpsF1vFL0

Book Trailer: NANCY CLANCY Super Sleuth