Parr rolls fun, adventure and thoughtfulness into one engaging story of two friends. A lovely tale of growing up, navigating friendships, school, soccParr rolls fun, adventure and thoughtfulness into one engaging story of two friends. A lovely tale of growing up, navigating friendships, school, soccer, family and hope. Set in Norway it gives fresh perspective on the preteen years....more
It was interesting to read this after viewing the movie Enola Holmes. There are, of course, significant differences, most notably the lack of the sociIt was interesting to read this after viewing the movie Enola Holmes. There are, of course, significant differences, most notably the lack of the social conditions motivating the Marquess's disappearance, and reappearance in his family's life. It certainly paints the efforts of a young, female detective in a very positive light....more
Fifth in the series by Erdrich, this book continues the story of the generations of one family of Ahnishinabe Indians. They hunt buffalo on the plainsFifth in the series by Erdrich, this book continues the story of the generations of one family of Ahnishinabe Indians. They hunt buffalo on the plains and are pushed westward as the land grab and broken treaties of the white settlers impact their lives. I began this series when I was teaching elementary school and have enjoyed following it as Erdrich continues writing. I highly recommend the series for both children and their parents to read and discuss together....more
"I wonder why things have to change," murmured Piglet. Pooh thought for a while, then said: "It gives them a chance to get better. Like when the bees "I wonder why things have to change," murmured Piglet. Pooh thought for a while, then said: "It gives them a chance to get better. Like when the bees went away, and came back." p. 199 David Benedictus, with his addition to this Pooh legacy, has shown us that things may continue to be as important and meaningful as A.A. Milne intended them to be. And the drawings by Mark Burgess are as charming and insightful as the originals by E.H. Shepard. Altogether a satisfying read with which to usher out 2015 and look forward to enjoyable reading in 2016....more
For my 5th grade challenge novel reading group, they are enjoying it! The main character needs to make an ethical decision. My experience is that studFor my 5th grade challenge novel reading group, they are enjoying it! The main character needs to make an ethical decision. My experience is that students can understand, discuss, agree that something is wise, but not act on those types of situations themselves. Last week I asked my group what the benefits of appropriate behavior were, an example would be, raising your hand. They came up with numerous benefits and even elaborated on them. However, when the discussion was over and we moved on to science, the shouting out took over immediately. The book had dated content about computers and the internet, but what won't be 5 minutes from now!...more
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