Thursday, January 27, 2022

Kids' Book Spotlight - Juvenile Collection - Winter Olympics!

Are you a fan of speed skating? Or the luge? How about curling? 

Check out these great titles from our Juvenile collection to get ready for the Winter Olympics! Opening Ceremonies are on Friday, February 4th!

Beginning Chapter Books (Grades 1-3)

by Mike Lupica

With only days before the last game of the Stanley Cup finals in Boston, eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe are determined to find hockey star Mike Gordon's missing lucky necklace.


Spend a day in the life of an avalanche rescue dog! Ava is a chocolate Labrador retriever with a big job. She and her handler have trained for years to be ready to help people at their ski resort if an unexpected avalanche hits. But Ava quickly finds out there's much more to being an "avy dog" than daring rescues. Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

by Callie Barkley

When Marion and the other members of the Critter Club plan a ski weekend, they meet a snow bunny on the slopes, but Marion's kitten, Ollie, scares the bunny away.






Chapter Books (Grades 3-5)

by Sue Macy

Highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics from their inception in 1924 to today, including profiles of the Olympic athletes and information on the lesser-known winter sports. Also includes an Olympic almanac with information about each Olympiad.

by Annie Bryant

Avery heads to Telluride Colorado for a snowboard competition, but finds herself competing against an all-star boarder.

Spy Ski School
by Stuart Gibbs

Twelve-year-old Ben's unexpected success outside the classroom causes the CIA to activate him for a mission to become friends with Jessica Shang, daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss.






All of these titles (or any book you read!) will help you meet January's FCPL Reads in 2022 reading goal! Check out our website for more information and sign up on Beanstack!

Stephani Lindsey
Youth Specialist
Sharon Forks Library
#WeKnowBooks

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