Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix
(Grade 5/6) The thriller genre was not a genre we'd particularly looked at, so it was good to get into this book. There's a lot of ethical questions raised by the story which led to some interesting debates about morality.
Operation Yes by Sara Lewis Holmes(Grade 5/6) This one was a huge hit. It was nice reading a story set in a familiar but not familiar setting. The students really loved the characters (and the range of characters was also a bonus), and the drama stuff was an added bonus. Also good for teaching some elements of reading/writing like forshadowing.
Parvana (Breadwinner) by Deborah Ellis
(Grade 5/6/7) We've really only just started this one, but it's a hit already. The students have probably learned more about Afghanistan through the two weeks we've been reading this than they've learned before. A lot of them are really interested in Parvana's bravery, but horrified by the conditions - it's a nice match with Boy Overboard and Mahtab's Story which lots of kids read last year.
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