• New books at the Kimberly library Oct 16, 2008
"Decaffeinated Corps" and "On What Grounds" and Murder Most Frothy" and "French Pressed" and Latte Trouble" and "Through the Grinder" by Cleo Coyle; the 19-book "Martha's Vineyard" series by Philip R. Craig; "Just Breathe" by Susan Wiggs; "Off Season" by Anne Rivers Siddons; "The Dark of Day" by Barbara Parker; "American by Blood" by Andrew Huebner; "The Dragon Nimbus Novels: Vol. 1, 2 Irene Radford; "Moscow Rules" by Daniel Silva; "Say Goodbye" by Lisa Gardner; "The Gypsy Morph" by Terry... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Four mushers bail on Iditarod before it starts Oct 3, 2008
Gary Paulsen, the 69-year-old author of children's books, had previously signed up and then dropped out before getting back in the race on Wednesday, said Chas St. George, the Iditarod's director of public relations. Tim Hunt, a rookie from Michigan, joined the field too. (Anchorage Daily News)
A fabulous new track and high tech equipment make Ogden right spot for district event May 9, 2008
This Saturday, May 10, is the first district meet ever at Ogden as far as Gary Paulsen, one of the track organizers, can remember ... Over 70 volunteers from the community are organized by Ray Gaul, Brian Reimers, and Gary Paulsen ... PHOTO ID: State of the art timing system being set up by Dave Neubauer and Gary Paulsen with a camera that is triggered by a motion sensor that takes a picture and records a time. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
What pages are kids turning? May 5, 2008
Books by the five U.S. authors, plus lesser-known Laura Numeroff, Kath-erine Paterson and Gary Paulsen, drew the most readers at every grade level in a study of 78. 5 million books read by more than 3 million children who went to the Renaissance Learning Web site to take quizzes on books they read last year. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cutler students get to know their favorite authors Apr 10, 2008
Author Gary Paulsen was a popular choice for a few of the male students in Mrs. Herbert s class. David Brao started reading Paulsen s books last summer at a book club. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Books to Help Kids with Divorce Apr 5, 2008
Written for an older audience Gary Paulsen s tale of adventure, adversity and survival invites pre-teens and middle school-age casualties of divorce to join thirteen year-old Brian Robeson as he attempts to survive in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet as a companion. As he struggles to overcome the obstacles thrown at him by mother nature Brian also faces inner demons stemming from his parents recent divorce, including his knowledge of the root cause of the split, a secret of which his... (Suite101.com)
A Review of Hatchet Apr 5, 2008
A Newbery Honor Book by Gary Paulsen ... In Hatchet Gary Paulsen spins a tale familiar to many adolescents, that of the pain and confusion stemming from family trauma ... Copyright 1987 by Gary Paulsen. (Suite101.com)
Coming full circle Jan 6, 2008
Gary Paulsen, one of America's most popular writers for young people, said he was introduced to the world of libraries because he went there to get warm, according to Kiersz. The Friends president recalled her early visits to the Greenfield Street Library, a branch of the Buffalo (N.Y.) Public Library, when she was a child. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Books chronicle life, survival in the woods Dec 16, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:48 AM PST. If you enjoyed reading "Salmonberry Man," there are many tales of outdoor survival and the lore of Bigfoot at your local library. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Books chronicle life, survival in the woods. Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:48 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Donation tree available at city library Nov 13, 2007
Books available on the donation tree include: "The Art and Craft of Ceramics: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration" by Maria Frigola; "Baseball: A History of America's Favorite Game" by George Vecsey; "Basic Writings or Nietzsche" by Friedrich Nietzsche; "Bead Love: Simple Jewelry with Big Beautiful Beads" by Terry Taylor; "Collected Poems" by W.H. Auden; "The Complete Poems of John Keats" by John Keats; "High Cotton: Four Seasons in the Mississippi Delta" by Gerald Helferich; "Islam: A Short... (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Librarians recommend summer reading Jul 26, 2007
- "The White Fox Chronicles" by Gary Paulsen. - "The Lost Years of Merlin" by T.A. Barron. (North County Times)
Page-turner picks Jun 20, 2007
Father-Son Teen Book Group, Needham"Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod" by Gary Paulsen. "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines. (Boston Globe)
Sled dog opens summer reading Jun 9, 2007
If you liked Snow Dogs , read Winterdance, Schlitz said, naming the nonfiction book by Gary Paulsen about the Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska the Disney movie was based upon. Clayton Twombly said his favorite part of Schlitz s presentation was his telling the story, with the taped sound of wind blowing in the background, of Balto, the dog famous for running in the 1925 race against time to take diphtheria vaccine to the town of Nome, Alaska. (Havre Daily News, MT)
‘Literature pals' educate one another Apr 27, 2007
In addition to Dahl, students have read Gary Paulsen, author of he Amazing Life of Birds, and Lois Lowry, author of the nastasia series. think this program gives (elementary students) an authentic way to strengthen their writing skills, said Fulton Public Schools reading coordinator and coach Becky Gohring. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Copper thieves preying on schools Apr 24, 2007
Parkway Middle School in La Mesa lost power last month after copper thieves cut live electrical wires, said Gary Paulsen, director of facilities for the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. At other schools, thieves have turned off the power before yanking copper wiring from conduits. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Miguelito principal a turkey for a day Apr 17, 2007
Davis added in her turkey persona that her favorite book is tone Soup and not atchet by Gary Paulsen. She said the students had been reminding her of this day for a while with their turkey imitations. (Lompoc Record, CA)
B-H Student Second In State Apr 11, 2007
Sorenson placed second in Level Two for her letter to Gary Paulsen for his book The Transall Saga. She will receive a certificate and savings bond for her second-place letter. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Father of Rescued Boy Scout Says His Son 'Prayed He Would Starve to Death So He Could Go to Heaven' Mar 22, 2007
Hours earlier, the boy's father had talked about one of Michael's favorite books when he was younger, a story titled "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen about a boy whose plane crashes in the wilderness, and how the boy survives on his own. "I think he's got some of that book in his mind," Auberry said. (Fox News -- Views)
Boy loves sports, reading, scouting Mar 21, 2007
Auberry said he took comfort that his son spent weeks a few years ago reading the novel "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, a survival adventure story about a boy stranded alone on a Canadian island after a plane crash. "I think he's got some of that book on his mind," Auberry said. (CNN -- US)
Winter is a good time to cozy up with a book Feb 19, 2007
I spent the weekend with Gary Paulsen. You know, the author of the "Hatchet" series that so many middle-schoolers read - the books about the boy who survives the plane crash in the northern wilderness with just a hatchet between him and starvation. (Buffalo News -- Opinion)
City council hears of possible housing development, suggestion to light trail Jan 23, 2007
They are as follows: City Attorney - Lee Johnson City Clerk - Judy Wallace City Engineers - Fox Engineering City Health Officer - Dr. R. E. Vermillion City Depository - City State Bank Official Newspaper - The Ogden Reporter Police Chief - Mick Bailey Assistant Chief - Tony Jones Sewer Department - Chad Thede Street Department - Dan Buzzell Community Services Director - Matt Beatty Building Inspector - Tom Kieffer Librarian - Cindy Smith Fire Chief - Dan Wilson Mayor Pro-Tem - Brian Reimers... (Ogden Reporter, IA)
