Weekly Serialized Stories

Robyn Reports the Election
by Stacy Tornio
Begins WED 10 SEP
10 Chapters through 19 NOV, excluding 1 OCT
Robyn Zimmerman is a young reporter with a big assignment. It’s Election Day and she is covering the neighborhood election for her very own newspaper, “The Robyn Report.” From the candidates’ debate on the issues, to the community referendum about the statue in the local park, to the catastrophe of the missing ballot box, Robyn and her band of young reporters are investigating and writing about each. Along the way they’ll learn a great deal about how elections work, political parties, debates, and the importance of informed citizenship and voting.


Moving!!!
by Debby Carroll                                            
Begins WED 3 DEC
8 Chapters through 4 FEB, excluding 24 & 31 DEC
Ten-year-old Jenny’s life is perfect until she overhears her parents talking about moving. Meanwhile, her best friend Mark learns that his parents are divorcing. Readers will relate to the charming, endearing and inspiring way that Jenny and Mark cope, separately and together.


The Life of Abraham Lincoln
by Henry Ketchum
Begins WED 11 FEB
10 Chapters through 22 APR, excluding 8 APR
This non-fiction serial is based on the book, “The Life of Abraham Lincoln.” Since the book was first published in 1901, the author was able to interview people who knew Lincoln. It’s a unique approach because it offers an insight into young Lincoln and the life he had before becoming president. The text is authentic to the period and truly allows for vivid representation of Lincoln’s time.


Sally was Silly
by Debby Carroll
Begins WED 29 APR
6 Chapters through 3 JUN
Sally loves to play pranks. Then her dog is hit by a car. Suddenly her normally serious brother Willie starts acting silly to cheer up his sister. This is a funny and poignant tale of sibling rivalry and love.


Camp Kid Scoop
Begins WED 10 JUN
12-part, full-page series through 26 AUG
For 12 weeks, kids and their families enjoy some smart fun in the summertime with the bright and lively Camp Kid Scoop page. It’s filled with cool topics, engaging activities and challenging puzzles. Bet of all, it’s all rooted in current national education standards and created by educators.