I read excerpts of the Book Thief to my students. It is one of the best written novels I have read in a long time. I am floored by Zusak's imagery and feel I must share pieces of his work with the kids.I have some students who will eventually pick it up but it is an intense read.
On 7/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ??? I agree that the Book Thief would be hard for most seventh graders. I > had one student who tried it but abandoned it about half way through. I've > been reading a lot in this muggy, rainy weather. Annie Between the States > (Civil War) by L.M. Elliott is one. I enjoyed it, but it is long for many > eighth graders. > _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
