First of all, though the book is set in post-WWII Japan, the book focuses on a coming-of-age story of a middle-grade boy who is unusual for many reasons. His mother comes from a Samurai aristocratic background but married a Korean. Then got divorced! That is very unusual for this ti...
Reading list of the best books for 5th graders. Provide good 5th grade books, novels, and chapters that will help your kids discover the new world of reading.
The boy hands him a bag, complete with his green scarf that he wants to lend him for the year. Then we see the father heading back to take his long journey back to the city. For American readers, Home for Chinese New Year dramatizes how important the family reunion is, and shows a ...
I have received some comments and messages asking me if I plan to continue with the reading lists for voracious readers. I do! I have shared three lists so far:5th grade,6th grade, and7th grade. I am close to finishing 4th grade and8th grade, so hopefully those will be coming soon al...
Sometimes it can be hard,really hard, to continually findgreat booksfor your kids to read. That is wherebest chapter books for 1st graderscomes in. These2nd grade chapter book serieswill keep your child’s interest book after book as they are already familiar with the characters while enjoying...
Every June, I send home a letter for parents of my next year's class of 6th graders. On the first day of school, 2016, we'll have something to talk about, something in common, even if the tweens just do a few of these stay-sharp summer activities.The reading list is at the core...
What I like about this book:This is a good novel for 6th graders, and not too young for eighth graders. There are no inappropriate scenes and the language is clean. Author Sharon Draper has skillfully woven together the lives of three middle grade students and all the angst that accompanies...
14-year-old Karthik Raghavan is spending his last summer of middle school delivering groceries for his father’s Indian grocery store. When he’s not playing delivery boy, he’s hanging out with his best friends and sneaking glances at his crush whenever he runs into her. It’s the early...
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Some of the books are therefore fine for all 7th graders, some are more mature, I am including them all so that you can make your own decision. All home adults are informed of the range of books that are present in our classroom library so that students can choose something that speaks...