It was fun to reread this classic childrens book. I remember my mother reading the Lion, The Witch and the Wardobe to me. Recently with the film versi...moreIt was fun to reread this classic childrens book. I remember my mother reading the Lion, The Witch and the Wardobe to me. Recently with the film versions that came out it is interesting to look back at these classic stories. Reading book one was fun because I got to see how it all begins. I think 5th graders would enjoy reading this book now because they too could see how it all started.(less)
This is a timely book for the current green movement. This book is reader-friendly with cartoon illustrations and explanation boxes. My favorite part...moreThis is a timely book for the current green movement. This book is reader-friendly with cartoon illustrations and explanation boxes. My favorite part is the practical explanation of how to help and simple experiments that benefit the earth. This book is part of a series of "how to" science books so these books would be good for upper elementary science programs.(less)
What a clever idea for a series. There are two sisters that are distant relatives to the Grimm brothers. Mysteriously, the sister's parents have disap...moreWhat a clever idea for a series. There are two sisters that are distant relatives to the Grimm brothers. Mysteriously, the sister's parents have disappeared and they must go to Ferryland to live with their Grandmother. Their grandmother tells them that they most solve fairytale crimes in Ferryland. Dubiously, the sister embark on their destiny as fairytale detectives.
This book would be great for children that love Harry Potter albeit the level is more accessible. This series is a great way to build the concept of allusion for children even if they do not understand that word yet. Hopefully, the books will send students to reread classic fairytales. I think these books are a great way to hook readers.(less)
Great story from the point of view of a little girl growing up in the Dominican Republic. Great voice that captures the rhythms of the DR. This is ano...moreGreat story from the point of view of a little girl growing up in the Dominican Republic. Great voice that captures the rhythms of the DR. This is another book that captures me personally because I am teaching in the Dominican Republic. When I found this book I was excited to share with students so that they see authors writing about their own country. The little girls is easy to relate to for students. There are great description of the Dominican Republic and the book captures the culture hear. I have already booktalked this book and students are enjoying the book.(less)
Female Huck Finn or the modern Scout Finch either way this book has a strong voice in southern fiction. Nissa struggles with her parent's divorce. I lo...moreFemale Huck Finn or the modern Scout Finch either way this book has a strong voice in southern fiction. Nissa struggles with her parent's divorce. I loved this book personally. I could appreciate it at the adult level- the mother is struggle with independence during the 1940s. All the characters are well-developed and endearing. Upper elementary students could connect with the realistic view of family dynamics. Nissa is a great fictional character that students will relate with.(less)
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