I'm almost finished with The Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, which is a winner. I can see why so many people have recommended it. I'm keeping it in mind to offer to B on Monday evening. I think she'd like it, but I am still concerned it might be a little old for her. I plan on having the kids choose a book using the technique outlined in Esme Codell's How to Get Your Child to Love Reading - you have the child pick out a book, and then read/skim the first page, while holding one hand as a fist. As they find words that are difficult, or which they don't understand, they raise one finger. If, by the end of the page, they have 0-3 fingers raised, the book is probably a good level for them. If they have more than 3 fingers raised, it is probably too difficult.
I'd like each of the girls to do this on Monday, and as it's possible I'll have a couple of boys coming along too, it will be a good start to getting some structure to my Monday evening class.
I'm keeping The Skin I'm In by Sharon G Flake in mind for R this week. It's another one I have to finish before the end of the weekend, but I don't think it will pose a problem. It's a good book, so far.
One of the boys I met on Thursday evening (at a community meeting at the house) said he likes Encyclopedia Brown stories. As far as I know, we don't have any, and I am not familiar with them as far as reading. I have shelved them for years in my role as bookseller. So if you have a couple of old Encyclopedia Brown books kicking around that you'd like to send, I'd be grateful. And while we're on the subject, what else might I recommend to this young man?
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Great blog, Tabby. I am enjoying each post.
As for recommendations for the young man and others, I have a book entitled Maverick Women. It is a series of short biographies about fascinating and "upstart" women of the 19th century including a stagecoach robber, astronomer, reporter, highwayman and many others. Perfect for that age group. I'll send it shortly.
Hi, Tabby. Nice blog.
How about the Time Warp Trio books for the boys? I'm not sure it's a perfect match for the boy who likes Encyclopedia Brown if it's the mysteries he likes...you might try to get your hands on some of those little 5-minute mystery books...you know the ones I mean? They have a little mystery story of a page or two and then the reader tries to figure out the answer. I'll see if I can find some at the booksale next time we're there.
Hi Sarah, I do have a volume of the two minute mysteries by Donald Sobol. Thanks for reminding me.
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