We observed the longest night of the year on December 21st at 6:00pm. This night is known as the Winter Solstice where we celebrate the return of the Sun. As we brave the biting cold temperatures of the next several months take comfort in knowing that the days will be getting longer and warmer.
If winter activities leave you shivering in your boots then consider one of these titles and a cup of hot chocolate to get you through the chilliest time of the year.
Hold Fast by Blue Balliett - On a cold winter's day Early's father has disappeared. Can she find him while keeping her family safe?
(gr. 4 and up)
(gr. 4 and up)
The Solstice Cup by Rachel Dunstan Muller - Visiting relatives in Ireland during the Winter Solstice twin sisters fall into a river and are transported into the Otherworld. They are desperate to escape this dark mythical place but time is running out. (gr.5 and up)
Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper - Little Hawk survives a winter journey into manhood only to return back to his village which has been wiped out by a white-man's plague. He meets John, a pilgrim, and together they forge a friendship that will change their lives forever. (gr. 5 and up)
Nightmareland by James Preller - Aaron gets sucked into a video game where he must brave a snowstorm. A nearby forest provides refuge only if you can stand the screaming howls and find your way out. (gr. 4 and up)
Nightmareland by James Preller - Aaron gets sucked into a video game where he must brave a snowstorm. A nearby forest provides refuge only if you can stand the screaming howls and find your way out. (gr. 4 and up)
posted by: Miss Rosemarie
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