Barbie's comments (member since Jun 09, 2008)

Barbie's comments from the Children's Books group.

Also for 3rd grade a good read aloud is Say What? by Margaret Peterson Haddix. She writes dystopian novels for upper elementary, but this one is dead on for 2nd/3rd grade. The parents of 3 kids decide to try something they read about in an article to make their kids pay attention and listen: say something completely different from what you mean. For example, don't run with scissors, if the child is throwing things in the house. The kids figure it out and try to turn the tables on the parents for some pretty hilarious results.

The Princess Academy by Shannon Hale is a great story for older elementary children or as a read aloud. More about survival, friendship and loyalty than about getting the prince. Can be appreciated on many levels.

For older elementary/middle grade children, Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer is a wonderful read aloud. It is an adventure story set in Scandinavia in the time of Vikings and Trolls. Almost like a fairy tale. GREAT audiobook if you prefer to 'read' it that way. Also, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a good adventure story with a strong girl character. Written by Avi.

Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron
~there are several by her
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