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Bibliographic information Montgomery, S. (2008). Quest for the Tree Kangaroo. Boston, Houghton Mifflin. Genre: Non-FictionSuggested Grade Level: 6-8 Response to the book:This is an AMAZING book that takes you to places you have never even heard of in Papua, New Guinea. I was impressed at the lengths that scientists go to follow their passion and learn moreContinue reading “The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo – Common Core Exemplars/Informational Text”

Bibliographic information Kibuishi, K. (2008). Amulet – The Stone Keeper. New York, Graphix. Genre: Graphic NovelSuggested Grade Level: 3-8 Response to the book:This book was fun and quick to read. It is fast paced and keeps the reader on edge as you try to figure out what the strange beings and voices are. Mystery, suspense and dramaContinue reading “Amulet – Graphic Novels”

Bibliographic information Chbosky, S. (1999). The Perks of Being a Wallflower. New York, Pocket Books. Genre: Young AdultSuggested Grade Level: 9-12 Response to the book:Being a mother of two teenage girls, this book was a little difficult for my heart to read. I have a daughter that deals with anxiety and depression, so Charlie’s letters made meContinue reading “The Perks of Being a Wallflower– Young Adult Books”

Bibliographic information Paterson, K. (1977). Bridge to Terabithia. New York, Harper Collins. Genre: Realistic FictionSuggested Grade Level: 5-8 Response to the book:This book was extremely enjoyable to read. I was drawn into the complicated lives of young children in 5th grade. The worries of being known as the fastest runner, who is talking about whom and genderContinue reading “Bridge to Terabithia – Challenged Books”

Bibliographic information Park, L. (2002). When my name was keoko. New York, Clarion Books. Genre: Historical FictionSuggested Grade Level: 6-8 Response to the book:I was uncertain when I first read the book. It took me a couple of chapters to go with the flow of the narrators changing every chapter, they alternated between Sun-hee and Tae-yul. OnceContinue reading “When my Name was Keoko – Multicultural/Global/Diverse Literature”

Bibliographic information Burton, V. (1942). The little house. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. Genre: Juvenile FictionSuggested Grade Level: PreK – 2 Response to the book:This book open the eyes of the reader to the changes this world has gone through since the industrial revolution. I brings to light all the different pollutions that surround us inContinue reading “The Little House – Caldecott”

Bibliographic Information Lowry, L. ( 1993). The giver. Boston, Massachusetts :Houghton Mifflin,Genre: Young Adult Suggested Grade Level: 4-8 Response to the book:I love dystopian novels! I have read the series for “The Hunger Games”, “Divergent”, and “Matched” to name a few. I had not heard of this book and am glad we read it. ItContinue reading “The Giver – Touchstone Book”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”