by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, Illustrated by Joe Todd Stanton;
available on February 11, 2020. Middle Grade (8-12)
A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown.This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by a real kid’s idea) doubles as acreative writing guide for young authors.
The Story
An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview–the city is under attack! Years ago,
a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic-wielders called Lysors. Lacking the
crown’s protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the
world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for
adventure, journey outside Hillview…and reclaim the crystal crown?About The Story Pirates
The Story Pirates are a group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors, and world-
class teachers who partner with schools to help tens of thousands of kids write original stories.
Then they adapt these kids’ stories into a critically acclaimed series of books, a sold-out national
tour, award-winning albums featuring guest artists like Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the #1 podcast
for kids and families. The Story Pirates Creator Club offers subscribers a host of exclusive gifts,
insider offers (such as advance book purchases) and a limited-edition magazine featuring kid-
created content.Story Pirates Changemakers, the non-profit arm of the organization, have brought life-changing
literacy programs to more than 500,000 students around the country. Visit Storypirates.org to
learn more about Changemakers. StoryPirates.com features the latest news about the Creator
Club, podcast, music, books, and performances.
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This year the Purim Holiday falls on March 9-10. The colors and festivities around Purim are so much fun and engaging for kids and PJ Library has tools and family-friendly ideas to make the holiday extra special.
On Purim, it’s customary to listen to the biblical Book of Esther (also known as the Megillah in Hebrew), put on comic productions of the story of Purim called purimspiels (Yiddish for “plays”), dress up in costumes as the famous characters from the story, bake (and eat!) hamantaschen, shake Purim groggers (noisemakers), give gift baskets (mishloach manot) to friends and do tzedakah and other good works to spread joy and help the needy.
PJ Library is here to help with all of that. If you have signed your child up (it’s free) to received mailers from PJ Library you should have the Purim set by now. In this celebration kit I got the book, Brave Girl and a Purim Box to make and decorate.
This Purim, PJ Library has created 18 great ideas sure to spur creativity and togetherness. Whether your children have never dressed for Purim before or baked a classic, delicious hamantaschen– or you’re just tired of the same old routine – check out these enjoyable activities! And, for more, families are welcome to visit PJ Library’s Purim Hub!
Families raising Jewish children may subscribe at PJ Library HERE, tapping in to a wealth of information, parenting resources and community events as well as free books.
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