So, yesterday was the official kick-off of the Keep Portland Weird festival here in Paris, which meant that I had a reading/screening in the...
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I loved this book! I generally read a lot of fantasy and sci fi when I read juvenile fiction, and I struggle to read something more realistic. This had that little touch of sci fi that I like, but with a good dose of realism. I teach middle school and will definitely be suggesting it to my students right away!
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I teach Middle School and these books are very popular right now. I have great success getting more reluctant readers- especially girls- interested in this series. They are full of action, but also address the issues of what some call "looksism"- how we treat people based on how they look. What's more important, to be pretty on the inside, or the outside?
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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Sonicka, November 8, 2009
I loved this book! I generally read a lot of fantasy and sci fi when I read juvenile fiction, and I struggle to read something more realistic. This had that little touch of sci fi that I like, but with a good dose of realism. I teach middle school and will definitely be suggesting it to my students right away!(2 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
Sonicka, February 6, 2008
I teach Middle School and these books are very popular right now. I have great success getting more reluctant readers- especially girls- interested in this series. They are full of action, but also address the issues of what some call "looksism"- how we treat people based on how they look. What's more important, to be pretty on the inside, or the outside?(6 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)