I CAN'T PUT THIS SERIES DOWN, PLEASE WRITE MORE!

I read The Angel of Death first, and quickly picked up The Christopher Killers and The Circle of Blood, and unfortunately there are no more yet!!! Right now, so many students are into forensics, science, criminal intent, (just look at all of the t.v. shows in your time slots before bed, after school, etc. It is really interesting to me to see the connection between the teens today and the struggles they go through emotionally, on top of her creepy afterschool job as an assistant coroner!

This is AMAZING!!!

I knew the Talawanda district was reading this, but did you know authors are now stopping by? Lisa Schroeder has written on our blog! The author of I Heart You, You Haunt Me has offered her website address, and volunteered signed bookmarks for her fans! I am simply over the moon about this response!!! Thank you!!!

www.lisaschroederbooks.com



WOOHOO!!!

Hunger Games and Catching Fire...

A female hero, an incredible story line, an addiction among my 8th graders, 2 stolen books. It's so hard to keep these two books in the classroom that I haven't gotten to read either one yet! I'll let the experts fill you in:

Speak--to read or not to read?

Speak is controversial. Speak is thought provoking. Speak is worth your time, has been made into a movie, (don't try it the 2 are nothing alike AR wise). Speak should really only be read by mature readers, but I suggest re-reading it when you get to high school for elements you may have missed. Different phases of our lives harbor different understandings of events...this book will mean different things to you as you have more life experiences. I would make sure it's okay to read (mom, dad, guardian), then do as you wish. It is a popular book with a very important message.

Karen & Olivia Make Us Go Hmmm....

Check out this website Olivia and Karen found to facilitate their book talks tomorrow! I can't reveal which book they read yet, but this author has a grrreat site that should help you find lots of interesting information on what an author's life is like, the books she's written, and her motivation!

www.butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/09/interview-with-heather-hepler-author-of.html

What Happened to Cass McBride?

Another of the most checked out books in class, What Happened to Cass McBride was suggested by Amanda. Just like me, she couldn't put the book down. It's a quick read, suspenseful, and a race to the finish as the reader is forced to struggle with the idea that maybe the protagonist isn't as much of a hero as we thought they were...does Cass deserve what she may be getting, or is she the true antagonist here?

Zach's Lie

This book was recommended today. I don't have much background knowledge about it, but involves the witness protection program, suspense, and secrets...very popular among readers in my classes. Thank you Korey for the recommendation. Oh, and did I mention it's by Roland Smith???!!!