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Buddy Bear’s Book Nook
i friends. I hope you’re taking time to read a few new books during your summer break! Don’t forget to enter the drawing for the books (see the instructions at the end of this section). Media Meltdown by Liam O’Donnell; for ages 8 to 11. When Karl Reed, owner of Oasis Developments, tries to force the sale of a local fruit farm — through whatever means necessary — Pema, Bounce and Jagroop (the book’s main characters) decide to expose him through the media. Little do they realize that when it comes to the news and the advertisers who make it possible, the truth is not always part of the story and nothing can be taken at face value. While learning about media and the power of money, the youths decide to take on the developers and the media. The Mealworm Diaries by Anna Kerz; for ages 8 to 12. Mealworms are small creatures that live in dark secret places. Jeremy is a bit like that when he leaves his home in rural Nova Scotia and moves to Toronto with his mother. Lots of things keep him from enjoying his new life, but the worst is his science partner, Aaron,

who is more annoying than sand in a bathing suit. Jeremy also is burdened by the secret he carries about the motorcycle accident that injured him and killed his father. Although Jeremy is haunted by his past, he starts to feel at home when he realizes he has skills to share with his classmates. And when his mealworm project yields surprising results, Jeremy is ﬁnally able to talk about his part in the fatal accident. Addison Addley and the Trick of the Eye by Melody DeFields McMillan; for ages 8 to 11. Addison Addley’s mother wants to sell their comfortable old house and move into a small townhouse in a new development across town — “a shoe box near a shoe factory,” Addison calls it. As usual, Addison’s brain goes into overdrive as he puts his own unique spin on optical illusions and ends up surprising everyone — even himself. Pierre le Poof! by Andrea Beck; for ages 4 to 8. Pierre is a pampered show dog pooch who is torn between his love for his owner and his dreams of running wild in the park. One day, the poodle runs away and gets more than he bargained for on the streets — and he soon realizes that there is no place like home. To order these books, contact your local bookstore or call ORCA Book Publishers at 1-800-210-5277.

Buddy Bear’s Word Watch

ry your hand at my monthly word watch. It’s easy. I’ll list three words for you to ﬁnd. You read the stories in Rural Missouri and look for the words. When you ﬁnd them, look them up in a dictionary to learn what they mean. Then send me a note telling me the stories where you found the words, what each word means as it’s used in the story and your age. If you get all the words right, your name goes into a drawing to win one of our Buddy Bear drawstring backpacks! We’ll pick up to ﬁve winners each month. Send your answers to:

Buddy Bear’s Word Watch P. O. Box 1645 Jefferson City, MO 65102
Deadline to enter is the 15th of the month that Rural Missouri is dated. (For example, words from the May issue would be due May 15.) Kids, please wait a month before re-entering — and parents, this is only for kids up to age 15. Entries must be handwritten by the youth, please.

Can you ﬁnd this month’s words? 1) forefathers 2) sequential 3) mosaic
Congratulations to last month’s winners! Remington Kesten, Caitlyn Helman, Cy Black, Marlene Weaver and Kendra Reiff

Enter to win the books!

end in your name and address, along with the title of the book you’d like to win, to: Buddy’s Book Drawing, P.O. Box 1645, Jefferson City, MO 65102. We’ll be drawing for two sets of the books. Entries must be received by July 15, 2010. (Remember adults, this contest is only for kids up to age 15!)

RURAL MISSOURI

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Custom Sales Book

Custom Sales Book
Contents
Comments
Columns
Ghosts of the Grasslands
Out of the Way Eats
Mail Bag
Best of Rural Missouri
Hearth and Home
News Briefs
What’s Old is New Again
Marketplace
Around Missouri
Missouri’s Horse
Neighbors
Look for the Dinosaur
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