- Deep Down Popular by Phoebe Stone - Sixth grader Conrad Parker is popular; Jessie Ferguson isn't. Jessie has loved Conrad for as long as she can remember, just like all of the other girls. Conrad really hasn't paid any notice to Jessie until his leg is hurt and his popularity suffers. The two of them start spending time together, first for a school assignment, and then just because.
- Hate that Cat by Sharon Creech - Jack (from Love that Dog) continues writing poetry from what he is learning in school. Written in verse, this quick read will clearly explain alliteration, onomatopoeia, and hopefully push you to further explore the poetry of T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, or Nikki Grimes.
- Runner by Carl Deuker - This book is edgier than the two mentioned previously. Chance is a senior, his dad is an unemployed alcoholic, his mom is gone, and his home is an old sailboat. The job he has does not pay much and when the opportunity to substancially increase his pay is presented, he takes it. But, could there be something shady about running, picking up the hidden packages, and delivering them?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3 is Here!
You asked for it and you got it - three copies of #3 of the Wimpy Kids books. However, here are three more of the new arrivals:
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What did you think of the Wimpy Kid series? I have read the first one and really liked it. I think it would be great to use in the middle school classroom.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Hate That Cat... I enjoyed Love That Dog even if it was sad :o)