Dead Voices by Kathrine Arden

The book, Dead Voices, by Kathrine Arden was one creepy but amazing book. It’s so creepy that you will stay up all night so you have been warned!!!! The author has written this book in a way that you want to put it down but you don ́t. In this book, 3 friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian go on a ski trip. They are the only people that could make it except Mr. Voland a mysterious ghost hunter. Soon strange things start happening like Coco…

Lost Boy by Tim Green

The book, Lost Boy by Tim Green is about a boy named Ryder who has had a life full of challenges. It was just him and his mother until her mother was left in a hospital bed in a fatal condition after an accident with a truck driver. In midst of all of these recent events, Ryder is left a lost boy. But he refused to give up hope, which might have been the only thing holding him together. That, and the support of a…

Swindle by Gordon Korman

The book, Swindle by Gordon Korman is about a kid named Griffin. Griffin seems to have a plan for every situation, until now when he is cheated of nearly a million dollars by the owner of an emporium, Mr. Palomino. Suddenly, the man with the plan doesn’t have a plan. But with the help of the best tools he has, he is determined to teach Mr. Palomino a lesson. Adults may have the smarts, but the kids have the ideas. Ideas to take back what…

R is for Rebel by J. Anderson Coats

The book, R is for Rebel, by J. Anderson Coats, is a realistic fiction story about a girl named Malley. Her country Millea has been taken over and renamed New Weald. Her parents were imprisoned for resisting the Emperor and Malley is taken to a national school where Nuns and Novices are determined to transform young Millean girls into Wealden Girls. After the New Weald authorities caught her, she was put into the national school. At school, she is determined to rebel and tries to rally all…

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed

The book, Amal Unbound, by Aisha Saeed is about a girl named Amal. Amal lived a normal life with her family in Pakistan. But her life suddenly changed after an encounter with the landlord of her village, Jawad Sahib. By refusing to give Jawad Sahib a pomegranate, she had unknowingly disrespected him. Because of this, Amal was forced to go and work at Jawad Sahib’s estate. Unwillingly, Amal goes to the estate and soon realizes that Jawad Sahib will do anything to get back at…

#ReadIt

Purpose: The purpose behind the #ReadIt is to have students create, support and encourage reading throughout their school, community and world. It is helping to empower students to make a difference and LOVE reading. Overview: Students are given a voice to share out their own reading journey. Every few weeks they are responsible for one of the projects from the #ReadIt menu. This menu item will be completed with the library or classroom book they are currently reading. We pride ourselves in reading GREAT books…

Culture of Reader’s Journey

Welcome to the our classroom journey as we built a Culture of Readers. Within our four walls, we are continuously sharing books with one another and we want our voices to be heard beyond those walls. In addition, we want to spread our love of reading outside to help influence others. Please read about our experiences, our struggles, our ideas and how we are reflecting along this journey.