by Miss Joy by Miss Joy Miss Joy's Star Review
"Leah's
Pony", by Elizabeth Friedrich, illustrated by Michael Garland"One of our favorite new children's books in the Polk County Library in Columbus is "Leah's Pony", by Elizabeth Friedrich, illustrated by Michael Garland. This book is special to us for many reasons. First of all, it is a remarkable story, beautifully illustrated, about a young girl living through the Great Dust Bowl of the 1930's. Leah's love and sacrifice for her family is truly inspiring.
Secondly, this book was donated to the Children's Collection in memory of Mrs. Hope C. Robinson. Mrs. Robinson passed away in Iowa early this year. Her son, Greg, a teacher at Polk County High School and daughter-in-law, Cathy, a circulation assistant at Polk County Public Libary, wanted a fitting tribute to the Iowa farm girl and public school teacher, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who treasured her home and family above all else.
They knew she would be pleased with "Leah's Pony".
Please stop by and see this beautiful new addition to our Children's Collection.
The Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queen's CoinHave any of you ever visited the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina? Recently, a sunken Civil War submarine, The H.L. Hunley, was raised from the ocean floor near Charleston. Many mysteries surrounded the disappearance of the sub after it's one and only successful mission.
This is the story of one man's faith in his "fish boat", his disappearance, and the lucky gold coin he kept with him always.
Hannah's Star Review
Our summer intern, Hannah Schmidt, has been busy reviewing all sorts of new children's books for us. Here is one of her reviews:
The Dark Hills Divide This book takes place in a medieval setting. Alexa, 12, is the daughter of
the Mayor of Latherby in the towns of Elyon. The towns are connected by great
walls which keep out the evils that surround the city.
Alexa finds that she has the power to talk to animals. This power helps her
learn that the walls must be torn down.
Like a child stepping out of a protective home, Alexa learns that although
she felt safer within the walls, the new land holds adventure and promise.
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