I can't believe I forgot to mention this last week, but I also read Under a Thousand Suns, the new book by the author of The Kite Runner. The new book is every bit as wonderful as the first. I read it over a weekend and only looked up from the book to eat! Amy Holtzer
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Patricia Sankey Sent: Thu 7/19/2007 10:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LIT] mid-summer book recs I LOVED "The Book Thief" as well. The writing and imagery are phenomenal. I recently read "Grayson" by Lynn Cox and that was beautifully written and short. It also fits nicely with the recent news stories about whales getting mislead into the wrong waters. "No More Dead Dogs" by Korman was a fun read recommended by my students. Last year I read "The Lightning Thief" and just finished "Sea of Monsters" both by Riordan. If you are a mythology buff, these are two wonderful books as well and the first two of a trilogy. Lastly, but certainly not leastly, my favorite book of this year so far is "The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp" by Yancey. My struggling readers absolutely loved the book, even though it is long. The voice and adventures in the book kept them reading...and me too! Patty Patricia Sankey Reading Specialist Templeton Middle School >>> "Amy Holtzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 07/19/07 9:18 AM >>> I read The Book Thief, also by Markus Zusak, and it was excellent. I also liked The History of Love and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Amy Holtzer Dean, Solomon Schechter Middle School Hartsdale, NY ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Kim Richard Sent: Thu 7/19/2007 9:03 AM To: 'A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.' Subject: Re: [LIT] mid-summer book recs I just finished I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak, and Looking For Alaska by John Green. Both were excellent books! Kim -----Original Message----- From: Bill IVEY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LIT] mid-summer book recs Hi! We're at around mid-summer, with (as you might have heard) the 7th Harry Potter book due out shortly. Before we all closet ourselves away for a while (my family has agreed to read the entire book aloud to each other), I'm wondering what everyone's been reading, and what book recommendations you might have for us. Take care, Bill Ivey Stoneleigh-Burnham School _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org <http://www.literacyworkshop.org/> <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 _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org <http://www.literacyworkshop.org/> <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 This email was Scanned for Virus & Malware prior to entering or leaving the Hamilton School District network. If you have questions please e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was Scanned for Virus & Malware prior to entering or leaving the Hamilton School District network. If you have questions please e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org <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
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