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book nook: From Book to Screen
The Tale of Despereaux: the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
by Kate DiCamillo (Ages 9-12)
Lessons of love, forgiveness, and having the courage to be different abound in the story of the tiny mouse, Despereaux Tilling.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Ages 9-12)
With the help of her adopted dog Winn-Dixie, India Opal Buloni learns to listen to the stories of the lives of those around her, and gains the courage to face the sorrow in her own life’s story head-on.
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White (Ages 9-12)
After Wilbur, the runt of a pig litter, is nursed to health by a young girl, he is sent to live on a farm. There he learns the true meaning of loyalty and friendship when a clever spider, Charlotte, saves him from the farmer’s plan for him.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (Ages 9-12)
Despite the fact that the new girl, Leslie, breaks rules and beats Jess in running races, the two become friends. Together, they create Terabithia, a make-believe kingdom where the two rule side-by-side as king and queen. Until, one day, tragedy strikes.
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (Ages 9-12)
While exploring her family’s land, Winnie Foster discovers a spring of water that gives its drinker immortality, as well as a family who drank from the spring long ago. Now she must decide if she will protect their secret and if she will drink from the spring, as well.
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Ages 9-12)
What Billy, a young boy growing up in the Ozarks, wants more than anything else in the world is a pair of coon hounds. When he finally gets his dogs, Billy is determined they will become the best hunting team in the valley.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Ages 9-12)
Willy Wonka’s famous – and highly secretive – chocolate factory announces that five fortunate children will be allowed to come inside for a day. Charlie, who lives with his parents and grandparents in a very small house, will meet spoiled and greedy children. Will Charlie come out of the factory different than when he went in?
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