Book Reviews
Catching Fire
by Suzanne Collins
"Catching Fire!" The girl on fire has lit the spark and everyone speaks of uprisings. Relationships are tense and the 75th Hunger Games in approaching, the Quarter Quell! Read to discover the outcome. "Catching Fire" burns like a piece of coal, keeping you interested all the way. If you read the first book (the Hunger Games), you MUST read the second, "Catching Fire"!
November 12, 2011
The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Beloved by young readers and adults, "The Hunger Games" is a masterpiece! It is definately a page~turner! Suspense radiates from this book. "The Hunger Games" is about a struggling girl, Katniss, trying to keep her family alive untill she takes her sister's place in the reaping and is forced to fight for her life in 'the Games'. You MUST read this book!
October 24, 2011
Betwixt
by Tara Bray Smith
This book took me a while to read. I got confused at some parts, but reread and figured it out. "Betwixt" is one big book, about 488 pages, but don't let its size affect your decision to read it. It is about magical powers and finding out who you really are. Three teenagers discover their true potential. Overall, "Betwixt" is a good story and worth giving a try.
October 4, 2011
Reckless
by Cornelia Funke
"Reckless" is a well-written book, and packed with suspense. It makes all of the fairy tales come to life just by the touch of a mirror. Filled with magic, curses, and love, you will definately not want to put this book down.
September 6, 2011
Great Web Sites
Here are some user friendly websites dealing with childrens and young reader books.
Emergent reading activities for young ones.
A great interactive site with lots of animation, fun and games with our favorite "fancy person"
.... NANCY!
This site is all about action, with 63 videos, games, and sing-a-longs.
Did you know that Erin hunter is actually 4 people??? Meet the four authors as well as explore the world of their many series of books for older children.
For adventure, advice and activities, explore the American Girl bookstore on this site. Discover award winning books and experence new worlds and new ideas.
This is an excellent site to read book reviews for kids of all ages. You may submit a book for review or become a reviewer yourself!!
Games and activities
Ideas to Enhance Reading for Families
-Reading does not have to be storybook reading only. Encourage your child to read recipes and follow simple written instructions to make gifts. Making book marks to include with book gifts is also fun for kids.
-Purchase and/or use bookstores gift certificates/cards with your child so that you can select reading material that both of you will enjoy. Help them to build their own library of books that interest them.
-Give books as gifts. Perhaps a gift exchange can become a book exchange. Don’t forget that used books are far less expensive as new and library books don’t have to cost anything!
-Telling stories can be great fun. A story is started out loud by one person and is passed on for the next storyteller by saying “…and then -.”
-Be sure to have plenty to read. Designating a specific place to store books as well as to read them can foster your child’s independent reading. A cozy corner beside a small bookshelf can easily become your child’s “book nook.”
-Be a reading role model for your child. Allow them to see you read and invite their questions.
-Read to your children even after they’ve become proficient readers.
-And, above all, enjoy!!
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