The eighth graders are in the middle of reading To Kill a Mockingbird; here are some of their reactions so far.

“I LOVE THIS BOOK!! I think it’s the best book of all time.”

“Scout’s sassy and defiant attitude keeps the novel fresh and unpredictable.”

“I can’t wait to know more about Boo Radley!”

“The sharp interactions between the other characters and impudent Scout keep the book alive, refreshing, and entertaining!”

Here are some reflections from seventh graders who have just finished reading  The Outsiders.

“There is lots of suspense and action. It’s also very emotional.”

” The Outsiders tells a great story and leaves you hanging at the end of chapters, leaving you wanting more.”

” The Outsiders is a story filled with love, family, ans a cold hit of reality.”

“It’s a great book about a small group of friends that go through many hardships.”

The sixth graders are in the middle of reading The Giver; here’s what some have to say.

“I absolutely love The Giver so far. It is a wonderful, well-written story. I can’t put the book down.”

“Beautiful and mysterious. I’m excited to finish it so I can read the sequel!”

“The book is really great. It is kind of like a hole and you’re trying to dig yourself out to reach the answers.”

Every year there are a few books that are “must reads”…

To Kill a Mockingbird is not only a favorite of many adults, but is a book long remembered by students. The eighth graders are just at the beginning- learning about the town of Maycomb and the gossip surrounding Boo Radley.

The seventh graders are at a pivotal part of The Outsiders when Johnny and Ponyboy get help from Dally and escape into the countryside.

Parents, if you haven’t read these books-do…

but that’s all I can tell you about the story lines; I have made the students promise that they will not read ahead.  In this way, the story unfolds at the same time for all.

These are truly “great reads”!

They’ve moved in … And we’re  ready to
go… Woo hoo!