his week marks the celebration of a nationwide reading initiative entitled Read Across America. The occasion is often linked to Theodore Geisel's March 2nd birthday. Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, received the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 along with three Academy Awards. He is best known for his 44 children's books. Geisel once said that "Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted." Blog your thoughts about his quote.... To commemorate this week, I will be sporting my Dr. Seuss ties and handing out stickers to any student who is "caught" reading a book.Calling all students: I would love to hear more about the books that you have selected to read this week... I think it would be an excellent way to share book ideas with your classmates and begin to dialogue about reading! Blog your comments below and THANKS for tuning in!!!
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What a great idea! I am currently reading The Boleyn Inheritance. I am enjoying it, especially because I love world history, England, and the Renaissance. This book is about all three.
This week, I started reading a book called Point Blank by Catherine Coulter. In this FBI thriller, Dillon Savich and Dane Carver are on the trail of a explosion-happy bomb artist. It's a brilliant and well-thought out novel by a exceptional author.
Tempe that is a GREAT book. If you like Coulter's style, check out The Maze. It's part of her FBI Series....
This week, I started reading Akiko And The Planet Smoo by Mark Crilley. I am reading this for battle of the books. So far what I read is that a girl named Akiko goes to the planet smoo were a robot that looks exacly like her takes her place at home.
Recently, I have been reading sad, emotional novels. I have finished A Summer to Die and My Sister’s Keeper. These books are both about families who struggle with a child who has cancer. Regardless of the depressing topic, both authors managed to create an amazing and well-written novel. I believe that the serious issue that the characters deal with allows the author to write with depth and voice that makes it incredible and makes the readers want to continue to read.
I am currently reading The Last Apprentice Book 5 by Joseph Delaney. It's an excellent book that is extremely scary, yet so addictive. The book is about a young bow who is accepted as the Spook's apprentice. The Spook hunts ghosts and other freaky things. I love the seriess so muxh, I can't put it down!
I am Reading Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer. It is the third book in the Twilight Saga. I have already read all four books in the Saga, but one day I decided to read them again. Even though I already know what happens, I still enjoy the book. It is as if Im reading the books for the first time. Also, I find that when I'm reading one of these books, I stumble across Something that I missed or Forgot about from when I read the book the first Time.
I am reading Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer right now. It is a great book in the Twilight series. I am not very far into it yet, but I loved the first two books because they were so interesting. This series, about a vampire and a girl named bella and their many adventures, is one of my favorites.
Thats cool. I'm reading a book called Frindle by Andrew clements. Its really great so far because it has so many good ideas and details that make the plot very interesting. Thanks for writing this blog
PS: Dr.purnell is awesome!
Right now, I am reading a book called Airhead by Meg Cabot. This book is about a normal girl and a supermodel who get crushed by a plasma screen TV. Since they both die, the doctor transplants the normal girl's brain into the supermodel's body. The normal girl suddenly turns famous when she awakes her chemical coma. Her whole life has changed when this happens. I'm really enjoying reading this book!
I'm reading one of the battle books. It's called The Kid Who Ran for President. I've not gotten that far into the book yet but so far it's pretty good.It's about a kid named Judson Moon who meets another kid named Lane, and they become best freinds. One day while they are hanging out with each other Lane tells Judson he should run for President. Ever since then they have beem working one their campaign.Where I'm in the book now, they are trying to raise $20,000,000 just to run their campaign.
I have just finished the book Frindle, by Andrew Clements.It is about a boy who is filled with ideas name Nick Allen. In fifth grade, he comes up with a new word for a pen, frindle. But his L.A. teacher,Mrs. Granger, is not happy about the idea. She starts making kids who use the word stay after school and write: I am writing this with a pen 100 times. But the kids are too dedicated to the word. Frindle soon spreads around the nation!
Right now, I am reading Glass by Ellen Hopkins. It is a sequel to the book Crank. This book is amazing and is very suspenseful. It's about a straight-A's-miss-goody-good girl who falls apart when she meets "the monster." It has great details of a girl's life and some very sad parts. It's something that can happen to any girl. I can't stop reading it. It is very mature but one great book.
Right now I am reading a book called Airman by Eoin Colfer. It is about a boy named Conor who was born in a hot air balloon and who naturally loves flying. He accidently finds out about a plot to kill the King of Saltees, on the island where they both live. Conor tries to warn the king, but the king doesn’t believe him. The king is then killed. The people who murdered the king find out that Conor is aware of their plan so they fake his death and send him to an island prison where he is stuck for five years. While in prison Conor makes an experimental “plane” and is able to fly off the island and get back home. He and a man he met in prison unite to avenge the king’s death. They expose the murderers and prevent them from taking over the island. It is a really exciting and I’ll be very sad when it is over.
I am reading a book called Kingdom Keepers. I forget who the author's name is but he wrote the book called Steel Trap. Right now in my book, a boy is summonded to defeat some sort of darkness in the Walt Disney park. On his journey, he comes apon other characters. It is a entertaining book.
Right now I am reading the novel "A Crack In The Line," which is about two kids living the exact same lines, but have never met, in-fact, they aren't even living in the same planet. They are in a parallel universe. It is a very complicated book and as very entertaining.
i love DEAR it gives me time to catch up on reading
Right now, I’m reading Dog Lost by Ingrid Lee. So far, it’s about a boy Mackenzie and his dog Cash. One day, Mackenzie’s dad drives home late from a bar drunk, and Cash accidentally knocks him down as Cash rolls down the bottom of the stairs. Then, Mackenzie’s dad grabs Cash and dumps him somewhere far away in town.I think that it is a very good book so far. I also think it will end up nicely, and that Cash will be found fairly soon. I also feel bad for Cash, the Pit bull.
Further back into the year I read a book called TTYL which is about three best friends who face the troubles and hardships of living life as an average high school student. They face trouble with school, friends, and family. The whole entire book is told in IMs or instant messages,which I think brought me closer to the book because IMing is a big part of many teenagers lives. Many of the situations that the trio was faced with in the book I probobly wouldnt be able to relate to, but there were some instances where I felt close to the situations that the girls were going through and I felt like I was really there IMing them. Over all, I enjoyed the book, and I hope to read the sequel!
I am reading Peeled by Joan Bauer. It is a mystery book about a haunted house. A little town in being haunted by a dead ghost. The ghost is supposedly murdering people. This book keeps me on the edge of my seat. I love mystery books!
I started to read Jason and Marceline. It's about regular kids who have problems in school and home. It is a really good and well writen book and it teaches lessons of what not to do. It's by a wonderful author, Jerry Spinelli. It is from the series including Maniac Magee, which was a really great book too!
I'm reading a book called Homesick...My Own Story by Jean Fritz. It is about a little girl who lives in China, but she knows she belongs with her grandmother in America.
I'm reading a book called The Story
of Hery Sugar. It is about a rich man who uses yoga to cheat in casinos to give money to orphanages. It is a great and true story
This is a wonderful idea! Seeing what different children are reading can give you an idea about their interests and what they are into. Also, you might be able to see if we are reading any books you would want to read! Right now, I am reading Breaking Dawn, by Stephanie Myer. It is one of the books in the Twighlight series. It is about a mortal going into the lives of vampires. It is a very good and interesting book. Something is always going on, so there is never a dull moment. I chose this book because I really enjoy fantasy. I like to see what wild and crazy ideas authors can come up with, since they get to make it all up!!! It is a great book, so I would recommed it to anyone who loves to read!!!
Tempe: I absolutely LOVE FBI thrillers… Is there any forensics in the novel?
Joey: Does the robot have difficulties pretending to be Akiko?
Olivia: Sounds like your books are pretty DEEP. Do you always like that genre?
Kelsey and Crosby: Sounds like Stephanie Meyer needs to write another book to keep you both reading!!! lol
Will and PJ: Sounds like you are enjoying Frindle. I think that was his only novel - too bad. And Will - thanks for your shout-out!
Kathleen: Your book seems like the ultimate fantasy… Enjoy and let me know how it turns out!
PJ: Any aspirations of running from president after reading your book?
Jessica: I think Glass is Hopkin’s best book, have you read anything else that she has written?
Tim B: Your comment totally resonates with me… I can't stand to finish a really good book, although I LOVE the endings...
Kristina: Have you ever been to Disney World? If so, does it make the story more realistic?
Trevor: Your book sounds pretty interesting… Have the two kids met each other?
Keon: Glad to hear that you are enjoying DEAR, have you read any good books lately?
Danielle: Do you have a dog? I can’t imagine my dog lost somewhere…
Carly: Sounds like your book was pretty relevant to middle school life… Did you see any parallels?
Olivia: Maybe you should’ve saved this book for Halloween… lol
Stephanie: I love Spinelli books. Have you read anything by him?
Sam: The book sounds interesting, did you just begin to read it?
Pat: Sounds like your book would make me quite angry… Is he fabricating this story about the orphanages?
Elizabeth: Thanks for the positive feedback! Hopefully the blog will give you some ideas about reading other books… Although it looks like you are wrapping up the Twilight Series with her latest book. Which was your favorite of the four?
I am reading a book called The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. This is a memoir about her childhood. She lives with her family, but they are poor and do not have a lot of money. Within this book, she describes how her family goes through life. i recommend this book to many people who love sad and touching books. i love this book because it is emotional, surprising, and dramatic.
I love reading what students are saying about books. Sometimes we get to talk about books in class, but it's hard to hear about everyone's. This gives us all a chance to make it personal. I like the variety and enthusiasm! Don't forget to put your stars on the chart when you finish one.You guys are great!
I am currently reading Homesick My Own Story by Jean Fritz. This exciting book is about a girl, Jean, who is living in China in a city named Hankow. Jean wishes that she were in America with her grandmother. She goes to a British school and decides that she doesn't want to sing God Save the King because she is an American. A fellow student, Ian Forbes, tells Jean at recess that he will hurt her if she doesn't sing. He grinds her toes and twists her arm behind her back when she still declines to sing to him.
I am right now reading a very intense novel called Privilege. This novel is about a girl named Ariana Osgood who is convicted of murder and sent to a woman's prison. There, she plots here escape and makes a plan to get the glamorous life that she once had back. She successfully escapes, leaving evidence that she killed herself for the police to find. Thinking she is dead, they give up the search, and by stealing, lying, and cheating, Ariana finds ways to get herself back on top. This novel is extremely suspenseful and I can't wait to find out what happens next. Another thing that is great about this novel is that it is a spin-off from another serious I have read called Private. Privilege continues a story that the other novel does not so I am so happy I get to find out more about all of the characters!
I just started to read Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass. I am not quite sure what the book is going to be like although the first couple of pages caught my attention. Wendy Mass is a great author, and I hope I enjoy this book as i enjoyed one of her other books called Leap Day. I am very eager to finish Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and see what the outcome is.
Currently, I am reading an adventurous book that is called Maximum Ride:School's Out-Forever by James Patterson,the second book of the series. It is about a group of children that have been taken in by scientists, that experiment with kids when they are just born. The scientists inject some animal cells and genetics into the children and turn them into half human and half bird. Once the children escape the School again, they are off to find their real parents together because they work best as a team. Along their way, they are inturrupted by Erasers, mutants that are huge, ugly, and super strong, some FBI agents, people working for the School, and lots more.I can't wait until I finish this book to move on to the third book.
I am currently reading the The BFG by Roald Dahl. I like the imagination that is put it to the story. I have read the book several times before and I just love to read it because of the thought that is put in the the book.
Last month, I read Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock. It was fantastic and I am now reading the sequel to it, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. So far it is wonderful and I am looking forward to find out what happens.
I am in the middle of reading the book, In the Company of Heroes. I enjoy this book a lot because it is a non-fiction book that takes place in a different country, Somalia. I like learning about events that have taken place throughout the world. Also, I'm very excited to see what other kids are reading on this blog, so I might be able to find another book to reaad!
I am reading a book called Walk Two Moons I haven't gotten to far yet but what i have read is okay the author of the book is Sharon Creech. She captures a lot of details. I have not read that much, but it's a good book so far.
Wow! What an interesting idea! I think that it is really great to be so interested in the books that students are reading. I am currently reading Night by Elie Wiesel. I have just recently started it, but so far it is very intense and I cannot put it down. Night is about the Holocaust, which is a topic that I am very interested in and would love to learn more about. I have just read the first few pages, but cannot wait to read more and see what it is all about.
I'm in the middle of reading The Pinballs by Betsy Byar. This book was recommended to me. This is a story of three kids who get knocked around like pinballs. I recommend this book to readers that like life situations.
I am currently reading a book by Stephanie Meyer, it's called "The Host". It's very sci-fi, which I ussually would never read. But, since Stephanie Meyer is such a great author, she got me hooked to it.
I absolutely love this blog! It is so interesting to see what everyone is thinking about their books. I just finished a book called The Shack.It was a really interesting take on a man's struggle with religion. I am always curious about all kinds of religious practices so I really enjoyed it. I am just starting a book called Edgar Sawtelle. Mrs. DeCotiis and Mrs. Howard recommended it so I am excited to get reading!!!
I been to Disney world many times> I went a couple of years ago and the book helped me realate to memories of the park.
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