Category Archives: Sports
“The Art of Fielding”
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach All right—this really is a book for mature readers, but it’s such wonderful storytelling on so many levels that I want to include a review of it. Add to that the fact that … Continue reading
Surviving Southside
Finally! Some good, interesting books for high school students who are learning to read or improving their reading skills. I’ve mentioned that we’ve been buying these books. Well, now most of them are here. I plan to post about … Continue reading
New Series–Quick Reads
Two New Series I’m always on the lookout for books that appeal to teens who are English learners. Unfortunately, they aren’t always easy to find. Most books written at a reading level that challenges you and pushes your reading skills … Continue reading
“Waves”
Waves by Sharon Dogar I bought this book when I was looking for a novel with a surfing connection. (I get requests for those periodically, and they aren’t that easy to find.) Waves is a beautiful book on more … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Romance, Sports, Supernatural, Young Adult Literature
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“Heat” (on Ms. W’s summer reading list)
Heat by Mike Lupica Michael was born to play baseball. At twelve, he can pitch a fastball at 80 mph. His Bronx Little League All-Star team, the Clippers, is a contender for league champions and hopes to make it … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Multicultural, Sports, Young Adult Literature
Tagged baseball
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Summer Reading–Join me with some great books!
Don’t lose those grade-level gains you worked so hard to make all year long! Reading over the summer prevents the traditional summer loss of reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. And it’s so easy—a virtually stress-free, fun way of learning. Just … Continue reading
More New Book Fair Books
More new book fair books ready to check out!
Vans “Off the Wall”
I just bought Vans “Off the Wall”: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals. It’s beautiful. It’s got some good text, but even more stunning photos of skaters, snowboarders, and surfers. (Actually, even the photos of the tennis shoes are pretty cool.) … Continue reading
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“Shakespeare Bats Cleanup”
Shakespeare Bats Cleanup by Ron Koertge Mrs. Martin recommended this to me and asked me about the last entry—some students who read the book saw some hidden meanings there. Well—hidden meaning? That was intriguing enough to get me to read. … Continue reading
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