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Eliesa Solorzano
Evaluation of 10 books from a school library collection

Title Kids Almanac 2010

Author(s) / Editor(s)
Publisher National Geographic
Year Published 2010
Dare to explorefrom modern day adventurers to close calls and narrow
Short Annotation escapes. Amazing animals will take readers into the wild and into the
water.
Recommended
CREW Formula & 5/1/ MUSTIE this book is more that 5 years old but the students love this
Evaluation based on book. Its checked out frequently. The information is still relevant but it meets
formula (include any the Ugly and Superseded of the MUSTIE factor because the entire book
negative MUSTIE has been taped up. The cover and many pages have been ripped.
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate to students, replace with newer version

Title More Parts

Author(s) / Editor(s) Tedd Arnold
Publisher Dial Books for Young Readers
Year Published 2001
A young boy worries about what is going to happen to his body when
Short Annotation he hears saying like "give him a hand," "laugh your head off," and "I put
my foot in my mouth.".
Recommended
CREW Formula & 14/1/ MUSTIE This book is checked out frequently. The students love to read
Evaluation based on this book. This book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor. Many of the pages
formula (include any are taped because they have been torn from turning the pages at the wrong
negative MUSTIE place.
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate to students, replace with new copy

Title The Widows Broom

Author(s) / Editor(s) Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher Scholastic Inc.
Year Published 1992
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors
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decide the thing is wicked and dangerous.
Recommended
CREW Formula & 16/1/MUSTIE This book is not as good of quality as thought. The paper
Evaluation based on cover has been repaired numerous times along with many pages being typed
formula (include any at the spine. It has been checked out only 2 times in the last 2 years. This
negative MUSTIE book meets the Ugly and Triviality of the MUSTIE factor.
factors)
Recommendation Discard- donate to students, no replacement

Title Ripleys Believe It or Not! Special Edition 2012

Author(s) / Editor(s)
Publisher Scholastic Inc.
Year Published 2011
The fascinating files of Robert Ripley prove there's nothing stranger than
Short Annotation the truth. Turn the pages, if you dare. But watch out! There are more
creepy facts and crazy feats than ever before.
Recommended
CREW Formula & 3/1/MUSTIE This book is loved and checked out constantly. It has been read
Evaluation based on repeatedly therefore has had to be repaired a number of times. It also needs to
formula (include any be updated because it is out dated. This book meets the Ugly and
negative MUSTIE Superseded of the MUSTIE factor.
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate to student, replace with a newer version

Title Magical Spot What!

Author(s) / Editor(s) Nick Bryant & Rowan Summers
Publisher Hinkler Books
Year Published 2005
The lights go dim, the curtain raised, an eager hugh across the stage -- a
magical place for everyone! Time for more Spot What fun! Picture hunting
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page by page, a challenge here for every age -- and when you think you've
found the lot, you can start again to play Spot What!
Recommended
CREW Formula &
10/1/MUSTIE The book has tears at the bottom of every page. It seems that
Evaluation based on
the page have been turned at the bottom and therefore torn. This book meets
formula (include any
the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor.
negative MUSTIE
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate. No replacement

Title Edward Fudwupper Fibbed Big

Author(s) / Editor(s) Fannie Fudwupper & Berkeley Breathed
Publisher Storyopolis Book
Year Published 2000
Fannie Fudwupper's big brother, Edwurd, spends his time cooking up big
Short Annotation fibs. But one day, Edwurd tells such a whopping lie that the army, the air
force, and the dogcatcher are called to reverse the damage.
Recommended
CREW Formula &
Evaluation based on 14/1/MUSTIE The spine and corners are taped. The inside front and back
formula (include any cover is taped. This book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor.
negative MUSTIE
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate, purchase new copy

Title Knuffle Bunny

Author(s) / Editor(s) Mo Willems
Publisher Hyperion Books for Children
Year Published 2004
After a day with Daddy at the laundromat, Trixie quickly notices that her
Short Annotation cherished Knuffle Bunny is missing and turns to her father to help her
get him back.
Recommended
CREW Formula &
Evaluation based on 10/1/MUSTIE - The spine and corners are taped. The inside front and back
formula (include any cover is taped. This book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor.
negative MUSTIE
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate, purchase new copy

Title Catalina Magdalena

Author(s) / Editor(s) Tedd Arnold
Publisher Scholastic Inc.
Year Published 2004
Little girl with 2 hairs on her head and 2 holes in the bottom of her nose, one
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for her finger and one for her toes.
Recommended
CREW Formula & 11/1/MUSTIE eye has been poked out. The inside front and back cover is
Evaluation based on taped. This book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor. Bottom of most
formula (include any pages are taped due to being ripped from how the students choose to turn the
negative MUSTIE pages.
factors)
Recommendation Discard, purchase new copy

Title Eyes on Nature Dangerous Creatures

Author(s) / Editor(s) Robert Matero et al
Publisher KidsBooks
Year Published 2010
Did you know that the 18-foot king cobra is the longest poisonous snake in
the world, with venom powerful enough to kill an elephant? Kids will find
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out interesting details like these as they read about these Dangerous
Creatures.
Recommended
CREW Formula &
Evaluation based on 6/1/MUSTIE - The spine and corners are taped. The inside front and back
formula (include any cover is taped. This book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor.
negative MUSTIE
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate, purchase new copy

Title Goosebumps Attack of the Jack-o-lantern

Author(s) / Editor(s) R.L. Stine
Publisher Scholastic inc
Year Published 1996
"Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns, follows four young kids as they go out trick-or-
treating. Lee and Tabby enjoy scaring their friends and this year, they decide to
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keep up the tradition. But, the tables are turned, and the friends are scared by
several scary jack-O'-lanterns.
Recommended
CREW Formula &
Evaluation based on 15/1/MUSTIE Juice spilled on it, pages ripped, spine and corners taped, This
formula (include any book meets the Ugly of the MUSTIE factor.
negative MUSTIE
factors)
Recommendation Discard, donate, purchase new copy

Interview Report on Weeding

My media specialist expressed that at the beginning of her

career she struggled weeding out books that were out dated. The
state regulations require that any book older than 1985 be removed
from off the shelves. Many of those books were her favorite. She
then noticed that those books were in poor physical condition and
werent being checked out. She agreed to begin weeding them out.
 The districts automated media system provider, Alexandria,
helps to access the information of each book, how often it is
checked out etc When the paper book covers are damaged she
takes them off and uses the plain cover. Library Bound books seem
to have the best quality of paper and covers tend to be bright.
Weeding old books makes room for new books and the district
makes every effort to share information about new books with the
specialists. They send them to literature workshops and have
monthly meeting to share new book information.