Apt. 3 by Ezra Jack Keats

Symbolism lures you into the story as you learn how races can come together. This books shows that just because one race appears to think itself superior to another race, individuals in that race don't all think the same way.

Two boys hear a noise in their apartment and travel through their building to try and locate the source. When they discover where the noise is coming from they find out it is an old, blind man playing the harmonica. At first the boys think the man is just nosey, but instead they find out he knows what is going on in the world.

This book demonstrates how races can come together if they forget their differences. Find out how the boys and the blind man accomplish this by reading Apt. 3 !!

Spiderwick Chronicles web you into the book

While reading for the annotated bibliography I chose to read 'The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 1 The Field Guide' for the Fantasy section. At first I thought the book would be childish and the only thing I knew was there was a movie made after the book series. While reading the book, which is an easy read I became attached to the characters.

Once you start this book you won't want to put it down. You, just like I did and still do, will wish to find out what happens to the Grace kids. They find out there is a magical realm that is hidden to the eye. The children have the option of destroying a guidebook that leads them into the magical realm or keeping it, which could lead to dangers.

The end of the book is a cliff-hanger. I enjoyed the book so much I am going to get the second book to see what happens and what the children choose to do.

The magical creatures are also interesting to learn about and there are some illustrations as well to follow along.

Definitely worth it to pick up this book and read!