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My Book Shelf: Genre 6- Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Genre 6- Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. Colfer, Eoin. 2002. ARTEMIS FOWL: THE ARCTIC INCIDENT. New York: Miramax Books. ISBN 0-7868-0855-1. Will the thirteen-year-old arrogant, criminal genius find anyone worthy of his respect along the way? Publishers Weekly: "Rapid-fire dialogue and wise-acre humor ensure that readers will burn the midnight oil,". School Library Journal: “The action is brisk, with fiendish plots, ingenious escapes, and lively battle scenes.”.
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My Book Shelf: Genre 4- The Voice That Challenged A Nation
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Monday, October 27, 2008. Genre 4- The Voice That Challenged A Nation. Freedman, Russell. 2004. THE VOICE THAT CHALLENGED A NATION: MARIAN ANDERSON AND THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN 0-618-15976-2. 8220;Lord I got a right,. Lord I got a right,. Lord I got a right,. I got a right to the tree of life.”. Voice of Youth Advocates: “Freedman creates a masterful biography of Marian Anderson.”. Visit the official website:. The Marian Anderson Historical Society. Genre 4-...
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My Book Shelf: Genre 5- Worth
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Monday, November 10, 2008. LaFaye, A. 2004. WORTH. New York: Simon and Schuster Books. ISBN 0-689-85730-6. Publishers Weekly: “The author weaves in a subtle message about the power of story, as Nate builds a bond with John by reading him Greek myths out of a borrowed book.”. Assign the class to read other books by A. LaFaye:. LaFaye, A. Stella. LaFaye, A. Edith Shay. Have students visit websites of interest:. National Orphan Train Complex ( http:/ www.orphantraindepot.com/index.html. Love is beyond either.
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My Book Shelf: September 2008
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Monday, September 29, 2008. Genre 2- Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet. Philip, Neil. 2003. HORSE HOOVES AND CHICKEN FEET: MEXICAN FOLKTALES. Clarion Books. ISBN 0618194630. This book is a collection of Mexican-American tales, mostly of Spanish origin. They have been past down orally for generations. This book is interesting anthology of tales that range from one page to a few pages in length. True to the culture, Philips selections are engaging and amusing. School Library Journal: “…this richly ...Make a cu...
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My Book Shelf: Genre 6- Hoot
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Hiaasen, Carl. 2002. HOOT. New York: Random House Children’s Books. ISBN 0-375-82181-3. Publishers Weekly: "Several suspenseful scenes, along with dollops of humor, help make this quite a hoot indeed.". Booklist: “… the story is full of offbeat humor, buffoonish yet charming supporting characters, and genuinely touching scenes of children enjoying the wildness of nature. Have students read another book by Carl Hiaasen:. Hiaasen, Carl. Flush. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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My Book Shelf: October 2008
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Monday, October 27, 2008. Genre 4- The Voice That Challenged A Nation. Freedman, Russell. 2004. THE VOICE THAT CHALLENGED A NATION: MARIAN ANDERSON AND THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN 0-618-15976-2. 8220;Lord I got a right,. Lord I got a right,. Lord I got a right,. I got a right to the tree of life.”. Voice of Youth Advocates: “Freedman creates a masterful biography of Marian Anderson.”. Visit the official website:. The Marian Anderson Historical Society. New York...
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My Book Shelf: December 2008
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Genre 6- The White Darkness. McCaughrean, Geraldine. 2005. THE WHITE DARKNESS. New York: HarperCollins Children’s Books. ISBN 0-06-089036-3. Is a must read. School Library Journal: “…McCaughrean weaves a tale of obsession and personal growth against the backdrop of nature's unrelenting power.”. Assign the class to read other books by the same author:. McCaughrean, Geraldine. Not The End Of The World. McCaughrean, Geraldine. Smile! McCaughrean, Geraldine. Stop The Train! Hiaasen,...
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My Book Shelf: November 2008
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Monday, November 10, 2008. Genre 5- The Whipping Boy. Fleischman, Sid. 1986. THE WHIPPING BOY. Illustrated by Peter Sis. New York: Greenwillow Books. ISBN 0-688-06216-4. Publishers Weekly: “…things turn out for the best at the story's satisfying close. Colorful types like thieves called Hold-Your-Nose Billy, Betsy and her dancing bear Petunia, et al., increase the fun.”. Assign the following books sharing similar themes to the class:. Snyder, Zilpha Keatley. The Egypt Game. LaFaye, A. 2004. WORTH. Have s...
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My Book Shelf: Genre 5- Kira-Kira
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Monday, November 10, 2008. Kadohata, Cynthia. 2004. KIRA-KIRA. New York: Athenaeum Books. ISBN 0-689-85639-3. Publishers Weekly: “one sister's ability to teach her younger sister to appreciate the `kira-kira,' or glittering, in everyday life make this novel shine.". Have students read the following books:. Kadohata, Cynthia. Weedflower. Uegaki, Chieri. Suki's Kimono. McCoy, Karen Kawaamota. Bon Odori Dancer. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Love is beyond either. It is always fresh. Rumi, Sufi poet.