"A Gathering Light" by Donnely a 2003 carnagie medal winner, did you think a little much for a childrens book
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see?\nyou've been asking impossible Qs again!
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As a public school librarian (K-8) I feel it is important to make available all books. However, budget constraints force me to choose mostly books that appeal to the most students. Captain Underpants may not be my choice for a student to read, however, if the students are asking for this title I will order it. What tends to drive my selection more is not self censorship but pressure from parents not to shelve a certain title. I try to preview  most titles for objectionable words, etc. and go from there. When I have a complaint from a parent I remind them that it is easier for them to check their child's book when they get home than for me to know what is acceptable for 500 plus students. An interesting thing to consider is the reverse, do we tend to pick books that appeal to us as a reader? I am a big Civil War buff and my library happens to have a dandy selection of books in the 970 Dewey decimal catagory!!!
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Hey. \nI love reading books so I have a lo of favourite books. But the best one I've ever read is called "Paramedic, on the front lines of medicine." By Peter Canning\n\nPeter Canning is a full-time paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut. In addition to his government jobs, he has worked as a cab driver, cook, meat packer, telephone solicitor, book reviewer, and labourer. A graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, Canning is currently at work on a novel about EMS.\n\n"This thrilling true story made me feel like quitting my job and becoming an EMT."\n"An excellently written account of the lifesaving roles played by paramedics in an increasingly dangerous world...His book deserves the broadest possible audience."\n\nIt's a true story of Mr.Canning written by himself... and wow, I feel nothing but Respect and Appreciation for Paramedics... on the other hand my Hero is a paramedic who I've been searching for the past 5 months to say thank-you to. Reading this book tells me I'm doing the right thing... and they all deserve a Thank-you!\n\nI highly recommend this book, Good day and thanks for asking this question!
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It is very good, a classic, I would read it over and over again. Many children love it, most likely you will too!\n\nHave Fun Reading An Awesome Book!
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My favorite writer as a child! Go to her official web site. You'll find her awards listed at:\n\nhttp://www.beverlycleary.com/teaching/talkingwith.html#awards
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I think The Diary of Ann Frank is one of the mos tpowerful novels you could do with young people.  Where the Red Fern Grows is another good one, as well as Streams to the River, River to the Sea: A NOvel of Sacagawea.  Call of the Wild, Julie of the Wolves, Black Beauty, and Old Yeller are great for animal lovers.   Summer of My German Soldier is interesting. \n\nI hope these thoughts help you in your decision.
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Try reading the "Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snickett....they're great and will keep your imagination running while we all wait!
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Parade do this and Forbes every year.  Also call your local library they can direct you to the book.\n\nLC
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How about using some great art-related picture books, like the Last Resort, by J. Patrick Lewis, or Action Jackson, by Jan Greenberg?  What exactly do you mean by teaching reading, anyhow?
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Received: A book called "Dancing with Cats" - a picture book, with stories of how these fruitcakes 'communicate' and better their relationships (?) with thier cats by dressing up like a cat and dancing. It was like a horrible, horrible car wreck. It was disgustingly stupid, but I had to look at all the pictures. I couldn't read any of it. Too gay.\n\nGave: A card. A birthday card. On the outside, it had a picture of a hot chick saying something about 'digging deep' for a gift. On the inside, she was nekkid, and had her ENTIRE hand in her...ahh...'bad place' (fudge tunnel, if you like)!\n\nThat too was a car wreck - it was really nasty, but you HAD to look.
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I have a great book that you can read.  Mama Lola by Karen McCarthy Brown.
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LOL -- cute! \n\nhttp://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990331
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I had never gotten a Light Bright either but one year for Christmas my grandmother asked everyone in my family the question "what did you always want for Christmas as a child and never got?"   That year for Christmas I got a Light Bright (I was already an adult!)  my stepfather got a remote control car, my mother got a Barbie make up doll.  It was hysterical.  \n\nI never had the game "Life" so I got it when I got old enough to buy it myself!
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Yes, it is a great book.  Don't cheat yourself buying sparks notes.  Good literature is about forming your soul, and understanding the human condition.  There is more to it than knowing the facts of the books.
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At least 50 other people have asked about this book in Yahoo Answers....\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AnJvAfFnD688l1mzJFzQz6bpy6IX?p=Night+Elie\n\nI would start there.
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A really good one is by Mem Fox, it is called "Wherever you are".  \n\nGo to the library and find a copy of "A to Zoo".  It is a reference book to find children's books about particular subjects.  Look under diversity and you should be able to find a lot of examples of excellent children's books about diversity.  Also try searching in search engines for children's diversity book lists.  Good luck!
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Yes. It was interesting. I think about every year when all the school kids in the area come by with their fund-raisers. And Girl Scout cookies. Have not read Beyond the Chocolate War.