tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post2391818692221200836..comments2024-03-29T06:51:58.133-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: It's MondayLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65699151060380226252014-06-03T00:37:21.526-06:002014-06-03T00:37:21.526-06:00Shirin Bridges was one of our guest speakers at th...Shirin Bridges was one of our guest speakers at the AFCC last year. I should have bought her Ruby's Wish! I've been reading a lot of good things about it. I've been seeing Hidden around recently, and I'm looking forward to finding it for our war and poetry theme. The Mark of the Dragonfly sounds very promising indeed. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58533068561929583052014-05-27T06:00:12.006-06:002014-05-27T06:00:12.006-06:00Thanks, Carrie. I can see why they're still ta...Thanks, Carrie. I can see why they're still talking about Ruby, & that it's a true story makes it even more exciting. I'll share with our librarian! Both Dragonfly & Hidden are unique, worth reading. Have a good week!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50591657972279339852014-05-26T23:24:57.211-06:002014-05-26T23:24:57.211-06:00Gorgeous lists today Linda. I am so happy that you...Gorgeous lists today Linda. I am so happy that you enjoyed Ruby's Wish. My students are still talking about this book weeks later. I am more intrigued about Mark of the Dragonfly now reading this review. Just looks incredible. Like others, I also really want to read Hidden.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57191747897565092892014-05-26T20:02:20.993-06:002014-05-26T20:02:20.993-06:00Thanks Ricki, it is good, and a good addition to b...Thanks Ricki, it is good, and a good addition to books about the Holocaust.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61180797709627193302014-05-26T20:01:41.186-06:002014-05-26T20:01:41.186-06:00Remember I'm now working with the youngest thr...Remember I'm now working with the youngest through 8th grade, so often reading a variety of books. Hope you get to Gae's book sometime!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55981686091480681962014-05-26T18:09:25.494-06:002014-05-26T18:09:25.494-06:00Hidden seems like a very powerful text. The cover ...Hidden seems like a very powerful text. The cover just lures me in. I am excited to read this one. Thank you for sharing it with us!Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11380764261105308652014-05-26T16:26:24.078-06:002014-05-26T16:26:24.078-06:00What a great variety! I also still need to read Th...What a great variety! I also still need to read The Summer of Letting Go!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41336913436265965432014-05-26T15:18:23.148-06:002014-05-26T15:18:23.148-06:00Glad you found a few new ones, but I know what you...Glad you found a few new ones, but I know what you mean about the lists-always growing-new and older ones! We had a wonderful time reading that latest pigeon book!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87957824430253471292014-05-26T15:17:04.222-06:002014-05-26T15:17:04.222-06:00I think many of us are finding the same books, Sus...I think many of us are finding the same books, Susan, but it's good you have two to look for! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6292208555896614162014-05-26T15:16:16.743-06:002014-05-26T15:16:16.743-06:00I'll be interested in seeing what you think ab...I'll be interested in seeing what you think about "dragonfly", Catherine. Hidden, too, is worth reading.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62569099035577475002014-05-26T15:02:31.372-06:002014-05-26T15:02:31.372-06:00You shared so many books I'm not familiar with...You shared so many books I'm not familiar with today, and they ALL sound wonderful! The TBR pile grows and grows AND GROWS! I thought Mo Willems was back to very top Pigeon form with the new Pigeon title (I haven't thought the last couple were quite as strong). I've shared that one several times now and I've enjoyed it just as much each time I've read it!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185908392196878158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80323034865020648052014-05-26T12:17:10.313-06:002014-05-26T12:17:10.313-06:00I loved Mark of the Dragonfly. You're so right...I loved Mark of the Dragonfly. You're so right...it's a perfect middle grade novel! I also read Hidden and Pigeon Needs a Bath this week. I loved them both. Haven't seen Ruby's Wish or The Wild Girl...adding those to my TBR list!<br /><br />Happy Reading! LiteracyDocenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746444238586627666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51598658217797593672014-05-26T12:13:19.809-06:002014-05-26T12:13:19.809-06:00I just started The Mark of the Dragonfly and am de...I just started The Mark of the Dragonfly and am definitely intrigued by it. Hidden sounds interesting, too. You'll love The Summer of Letting Go. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26363210032009838712014-05-26T11:24:01.612-06:002014-05-26T11:24:01.612-06:00Yes, plants are in! It's supposed to rain agai...Yes, plants are in! It's supposed to rain again this afternoon, so had to do the outside work this am! Hope you'll enjoy Boy and The Jaguar. It took me by surprise, & in a very good way! And, yes, again, the latest pigeon is a hit. We laughed a lot! Thanks, Michele!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45177163826377694342014-05-26T11:22:09.558-06:002014-05-26T11:22:09.558-06:00You're welcome, Alyson-enjoy!You're welcome, Alyson-enjoy!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25906349814856481672014-05-26T11:21:51.959-06:002014-05-26T11:21:51.959-06:00I know you read more YA than I do, Andrea, & a...I know you read more YA than I do, Andrea, & am happy you enjoyed The Summer of Letting Go-so far, I am enjoying it. Hidden was so intriguing, another 'look' at what children endured at that awful time.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70726835347147616992014-05-26T11:20:43.284-06:002014-05-26T11:20:43.284-06:00Hello, Linda! So many good books on your list thi...Hello, Linda! So many good books on your list this week. I have Dragonfly and The Summer of Letting Go in my pile. I was thinking the same thing - Summer would be a good one to start soon! I just picked up Boy/Jaguar at the library after seeing your review on Goodreads. I loved the latest Pigeon book. It made me laugh more than some of the other ones. Hope you got your plants in today!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23103822220442775862014-05-26T10:37:30.615-06:002014-05-26T10:37:30.615-06:00You have several on your list that I have been mea...You have several on your list that I have been meaning to read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Now off to look for them. Alyson Beecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943268196184314426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60008105493951101752014-05-26T10:06:29.740-06:002014-05-26T10:06:29.740-06:00Hidden is a book that I had not heard about until ...Hidden is a book that I had not heard about until I saw your post. It is definitely one I will look for now. I have heard some good things about The Mark of the Dragonfly as well. I will have to look for that one as well. Enjoy The Summer of Letting Go. That is one of my favorite reads from this year. I will be interested to hear your thoughts. Have a great reading week!Andrea https://www.blogger.com/profile/12851457862977465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40637621523802303062014-05-26T09:50:13.628-06:002014-05-26T09:50:13.628-06:00"Dragonfly" is good for your students, M..."Dragonfly" is good for your students, Margaret. I agree, Gae Polisner's books are YA. I loved The Pull of Gravity & know this will be good, too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83653772144265848682014-05-26T09:49:10.510-06:002014-05-26T09:49:10.510-06:00Yes, I love the backstories, too. In a good book, ...Yes, I love the backstories, too. In a good book, we always want to know more! Have a good rest of the day, Earl!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60935277763386831422014-05-26T09:47:21.534-06:002014-05-26T09:47:21.534-06:00And I need to get The Junction of Sunshine & L...And I need to get The Junction of Sunshine & Lucky, Leigh Anne. Michele just referenced your suggestion & reminded me. Lots of good ones available! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16597156979739446482014-05-26T09:44:41.592-06:002014-05-26T09:44:41.592-06:00The Mark of the Dragonfly is in my summer reading ...The Mark of the Dragonfly is in my summer reading pile. I have not bought The Summer Of Letting Go mostly because Gae's first book, The Pull of Gravity, was really for an older student than I teach. Let me know what you think. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39953179906510801042014-05-26T09:44:03.118-06:002014-05-26T09:44:03.118-06:00I always enjoy it when authors and illustrators in...I always enjoy it when authors and illustrators include a backstory with their stories. The Wild Girl seems interesting based on the questions it may raise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38390904202672047362014-05-26T09:38:04.844-06:002014-05-26T09:38:04.844-06:00You have many great choices today. I have a coupl...You have many great choices today. I have a couple of gift cards waiting to be used and after today I may have too many suggestions! I do know that the Mark of the Dragonfly is a good possibility!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.com