Briarcliff Manor Public Library, One Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York, 914-941-7072
Todd School & BMPL present
B'Cliff Kids Booktalks

These booktalks were filmed during the 2010-2011 school year.

Watch more booktalks about 4th and 5th grade reading list titles: Go to 2009-2010 booktalks.



The music you hear in the booktalks is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
AmaleeAmalee by Dar Williams

"Have you ever heard of such an emotional book that makes you want to read like you never read before and cry like you've never cried before?"

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Boys are DogsBoys are Dogs by Leslie Margolis

"The book I'm going to tell you about is Boys are Dogs…"

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Diary of a Wimpy KidDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Greg Kinney

"Greg has a terrible life."

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog DaysDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Greg Kinney

"If you loved the first three books, you'll love the fourth book - Greg Heffley returns to spend his summer playing video games 24/7"

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Extra CreditExtra Credit by Andrew Clements

"Have you ever had a penpal? In Afganistan?"

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FlippedFlipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

"Have you ever had someone like you that you didn't like?"

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FrindleFrindle by Andrew Clements

"In the book Frindle a fifth grade boy named Nick says: 'Why is a pen called a pen? It should be called a Frindle.'"

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GiverThe Giver by Lois Lowry

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like in a world without color, weather or other modern things?"

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers StoneHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

"Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a wizard?"

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HeatHeat by Mike Lupica

"If you like sports and baseball than Heat is the book for you."

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The Story of the New York KnicksThe Story of the New York Knicks by ??

"This is a cool book about a cool sport called basketball."

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The Lightning ThiefThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

"On a very cloudy day, young Percy Jackson discovers he is son of Poseidan, god of the sea."

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Magic ThiefThe Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas

"Do you like medieval times with curses and wizards and stone stealing?"

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Nancy DrewNancy Drew and the Case of the Floating Crime by Carolyn Keene

"Nancy Drew is drowned in a mystery - can you help?"

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Rapunzel's RevengeRapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale

"Have you ever read a book that has action at every turn? Well, if you haven't you should read the book Rapunzel's Revenge…"

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scatScat by Carl Hiaasen

"Do you want your heart to be hammering with anticipation?"

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The Sea of MonstersThe Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

"In this book the main characters, Percy and Annabeth, are two young demigods who go on an adventerious quest."

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The ThiefThe Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

"The Thief…is about a thief name Gen who's been in jail longer than I can remember…"

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