tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7312926347522721755..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Each Week-A Great New Book! Or More Than OneLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76689556157656981912012-07-20T18:35:32.841-06:002012-07-20T18:35:32.841-06:00Linda, these are wonderful books! All of them I...Linda, these are wonderful books! All of them I'm unfamiliar with! I always have that sense of joy and discovery whenever I find new books that I KNOW I have to find and read. Thank you so much for linking them up to the July database. I love it!GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88137456211255182132012-07-11T20:31:35.414-06:002012-07-11T20:31:35.414-06:00You are welcome, Beverley. Our TBR's are amaz...You are welcome, Beverley. Our TBR's are amazingly long, aren't they? I'm almost finished with Insurgent-so far, very good!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77167514074803709412012-07-11T20:30:47.163-06:002012-07-11T20:30:47.163-06:00Thanks for the extra titles by Lupika. I am so ex...Thanks for the extra titles by Lupika. I am so excited about his books!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5833759890623548902012-07-11T20:29:57.270-06:002012-07-11T20:29:57.270-06:00It's so hard to get to everything, isn't i...It's so hard to get to everything, isn't it? I hope you like it, & the Nathan book too. I found it so lovely. Thanks Maria.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76549755676295469132012-07-10T20:23:43.228-06:002012-07-10T20:23:43.228-06:00The only book I have read from your list is Insurg...The only book I have read from your list is Insurgent - which I really enjoyed!<br />More books to add to my list! Thanks for all the wonderful reviews.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85399564466651562912012-07-10T08:22:50.666-06:002012-07-10T08:22:50.666-06:00Okay, Hound Dog True is moving up on my list--than...Okay, Hound Dog True is moving up on my list--thank you for reminding me of that one. You have many other great title on this list--I am bookmarking it! Mike Lupica's stories have strong character messages in them, besides just the sports-related plots. I really enjoyed Safe at Home and Million Dollar Throw.Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12849454530259873052012-07-10T04:52:40.282-06:002012-07-10T04:52:40.282-06:00Hound Dog True is all over the place. I've ye...Hound Dog True is all over the place. I've yet to read it, but only because my TBR pile is huge! I used Bahr's The Memory Box in my classroom several years ago. It was actually part of the basal text at the time, and I pulled the picture book to use instead. I haven't read If Nathan Were Here, but if she handles the subject as eloquently as she did dementia in The Memory Box, I'm sure it's a beautiful book. Helpful for children out there who have to go through these experiences.Mariahttp://novalibrarymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21432911297451890982012-07-09T18:04:40.847-06:002012-07-09T18:04:40.847-06:00They have made my drives so pleasant, & fast, ...They have made my drives so pleasant, & fast, Kellee! I'm going to be on the lookout for new sources, though, because my library doesn't always have the best picks. I do have a lot of good books ahead, many recommended from you & Jen!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52683563398904771022012-07-09T17:34:19.390-06:002012-07-09T17:34:19.390-06:00What a great list of books and you have some great...What a great list of books and you have some great ones ahead of you too. <br />I am so glad that you are really starting to love audiobooks! Finding them 6 years ago really changed my drives- I love them!<br /><br />Happy reading this week! :)Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47352769221589685152012-07-09T12:57:54.153-06:002012-07-09T12:57:54.153-06:00There're just too many books to keep up, aren&...There're just too many books to keep up, aren't there, Kathryn. The Night Boat & the other are older, should be in your library. I hope you like them!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20010301847480581832012-07-09T12:56:52.825-06:002012-07-09T12:56:52.825-06:00Thanks for the additional ideas, Carol. I was jus...Thanks for the additional ideas, Carol. I was just so happy with the Lupika, so I'll definitely look for Travel Team, too! And Touch Blue, I 'think' I've read, but will look it up to check.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46894722688555072462012-07-09T12:32:16.954-06:002012-07-09T12:32:16.954-06:00Linda
I haven't read any of these, which doesn...Linda<br />I haven't read any of these, which doesn't surprise me - oh except for listening to Insurgent! Hound Dog True is on my list and One for the Murphy's though, and I like the sound of Night Boat to Freedom, so I must put that on my list.<br />KathrynKathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581790816548017087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39982943139656259212012-07-09T12:30:50.654-06:002012-07-09T12:30:50.654-06:00Looks like you got lots of great reading done. I L...Looks like you got lots of great reading done. I LOVE Mike Lupica and have read lots of his books- TRAVEL TEAM, about basketball is one of my favorites. I love that he has an easier series, then some kind of middle-schoolish books, so that kids can enjoy him at different levels. You will love ONE FOR THE MURPHYS also! If you have not read TOUCH BLUE by Cynthia Lord, that's a good companion book to MURPHYS.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34567187033518243322012-07-09T12:15:20.069-06:002012-07-09T12:15:20.069-06:00I know your girls will like Hound Dog True-what a ...I know your girls will like Hound Dog True-what a nice book to read together! I'll look forward to hearing what you have to say about it, & about One For The Murphy's.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40723980187031107692012-07-09T12:13:34.799-06:002012-07-09T12:13:34.799-06:00I am leaving town at the end of the week, so will ...I am leaving town at the end of the week, so will take One for The Murphys with me. There are other good foster child books & I'm excited to read this too. I love Ellen Foster, The Great Gilly Hopkins & Pictures of Hollis Woods so hope this is a good addition to those stories. Thanks Karen.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45622417972227186752012-07-09T10:44:43.655-06:002012-07-09T10:44:43.655-06:00I just started reading Hound Dog True to our two g...I just started reading Hound Dog True to our two girls (10 and 8) and agree with your statement about feeling the tension in the air. We're wringing our hands for Mattie and school is just about to start . . . And One For the Murphys should be in any day for me at the library.<br /><br />Have a great reading week!<br /><br />LornaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9180628546089555252012-07-09T10:24:08.838-06:002012-07-09T10:24:08.838-06:00I really enjoyed Insurgent, but cannot wait to hea...I really enjoyed Insurgent, but cannot wait to hear your thoughts on One for the Murphys - definitely one of my top 5 books of 2012. Such an important book with foster care as the backdrop.<br />After hearing you're trying audio books, I may need to try them again. I enjoy Mike Lupica as a sports columnist, but he does such a nice job writing books accessible to kids as well.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49425152766891995642012-07-09T09:15:17.039-06:002012-07-09T09:15:17.039-06:00I'm glad to hear that someone has used that bo...I'm glad to hear that someone has used that book. It is so beautiful to 'see' too. And the other is really special, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47653288418323215172012-07-09T09:14:15.174-06:002012-07-09T09:14:15.174-06:00It is quite well done, & I hope is helpful to ...It is quite well done, & I hope is helpful to you. The latest one I know that is about saying goodbye to a grandparent is Cynthia Rylant's Kindred Souls. It's wonderful, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63258891699292755412012-07-09T09:12:23.952-06:002012-07-09T09:12:23.952-06:00I wish I'd checked out the books sooner! Glad...I wish I'd checked out the books sooner! Glad to hear your boys like them too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37817042330061156482012-07-09T09:11:52.265-06:002012-07-09T09:11:52.265-06:00Thanks Robin. I hope he likes this too!Thanks Robin. I hope he likes this too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29847023878619737092012-07-09T09:11:25.708-06:002012-07-09T09:11:25.708-06:00I imagine they will love it, Katya!I imagine they will love it, Katya!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9142975704910640502012-07-09T09:04:07.991-06:002012-07-09T09:04:07.991-06:00I shared Nightboat to Freedom with my social studi...I shared Nightboat to Freedom with my social studies classes this year, Linda - just wonderful, especially when tied to the WPA interviews, which we read and listened to as well. I just love the cover to If Nathan Were Here and shall have to check it out!Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71475098592811371432012-07-09T09:03:49.580-06:002012-07-09T09:03:49.580-06:00The Mike Lupica book sounds really good! I am ash...The Mike Lupica book sounds really good! I am ashamed to admit that I have never read anything by him. I must remedy that soon! I'm very interested in If Nathan Were Here. I recently had a request at my library for a book to read to a child whose friend had died. There were very few books in my library on the subject. I will order this one so I have a good book for the future.Hannahlilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322474845421670267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37390031914234891892012-07-09T07:30:06.796-06:002012-07-09T07:30:06.796-06:00The boys in my reading classes adore anything Lupi...The boys in my reading classes adore anything Lupica writes - even Hero which was a different type of book for him. And I loved Hound Dog True. Such a beautiful book.Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.com