Yah, it has been crazy around these parts. Managing six schools is a lot, and in order to make it work, some things have to give. I haven't done my digital book talks in a LONG time, nor have I been updating this. Here is a quick break down of what I have been reading and a little about each (if I am able to remember):
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
Definitly did NOT like the ending! Have to read this within the context and time it was written.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Sequel to Chains: Forge.
Really , really mad there is another book that I will have to read because I loved the first two so much. Great for American Revolution study!
Crispen by Avi (this was a re-read)
Sixth grade should use as a read aloud or book group choice to mesh with Middle Ages study.
The BFG by Roald Dahl (another re-read)
I love the whimsy of it, and the message, that all human beans are great, no matter what they taste, I mean look, like.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (yet another)
Modern CLASSIC! Love this title. Makes me cry everytime.
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Newbery Winner, awesome themes...when DID this story take place? Could be Troy, NY now?!
The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs by Betty Birney
Kinda random, but enjoyable
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Revisiting an old standby for Literature and Lunch Book Club
The whole rest the Hunger Games Series (AWESOME) by Suzanne Collins. Read this, discuss this, love this!
Where the Mountain meets the Moon by Grace Lin (Newbery Award) took me a long time to get into it, but glad I finished!
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
Definitly did NOT like the ending! Have to read this within the context and time it was written.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Sequel to Chains: Forge.
Really , really mad there is another book that I will have to read because I loved the first two so much. Great for American Revolution study!
Crispen by Avi (this was a re-read)
Sixth grade should use as a read aloud or book group choice to mesh with Middle Ages study.
The BFG by Roald Dahl (another re-read)
I love the whimsy of it, and the message, that all human beans are great, no matter what they taste, I mean look, like.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (yet another)
Modern CLASSIC! Love this title. Makes me cry everytime.
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Newbery Winner, awesome themes...when DID this story take place? Could be Troy, NY now?!
The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs by Betty Birney
Kinda random, but enjoyable
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Revisiting an old standby for Literature and Lunch Book Club
The whole rest the Hunger Games Series (AWESOME) by Suzanne Collins. Read this, discuss this, love this!
Where the Mountain meets the Moon by Grace Lin (Newbery Award) took me a long time to get into it, but glad I finished!