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Marysue Ryan asked this question about Childhood’s End:
I read Childhoods end when I was a young adult and loved it . I am planning on reading it again. I am wondering if you all think that it would qualify as a good read aloud book? I am a dorm parent for grades 7,8 and 9 at a boarding school. now that the weather is getting cozier I am going to start reading for 20-30 min before lights out. Any thoughts? suggestions?
Kim Kuhne I agree that it may be a bit boring for that age (my own kids are 6th and 8th). I would stick with choices with at least one teenage character to help…moreI agree that it may be a bit boring for that age (my own kids are 6th and 8th). I would stick with choices with at least one teenage character to help hold their interest. If you want classic science-fiction, "Z for Zachariah" or "Ender's Game" would appeal to that age.(less)
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Childhood’s End
by Arthur C. Clarke
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