Here we are with another chance to share wonderful books with each other thanks to Jen and Kellee over at Teach Mentor Texts and Sheila over at Book Journey who both sponsor this great meme each week for young adult/children and adult respectively!
Intermediate Grade Books:
Glory Be was my favorite of the above 3. I liked The Well and Daphne’s Book, but not as much as Glory Be.
Currently Reading:
If you have been following me then you know my fascination with all historical fiction books about the Holocaust. This one is no exception. It’s written from the point of view of a young boy in Poland. I’m only on page 66 where he has been sent to his first concentration camp. Love it so far!
Not sure what I’ll read after this one since my week is going to be crazy busy-I mean CRAZY BUSY!! 🙂
What’s your fave from the week?
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Hey Shannon! I totally added a “follow by email” gadget for you on my blog. Thanks for the idea! I’m off to read all about you now.
Tina
Thanks, Tina!
I’m headed back to your blog to subscribe! 🙂
I have just been reading Then and Once, two Holocaust books. Have you read them?
Kathryn
Kathryn,
I haven’t read them. I’m trying to find them on goodreads. Who is the author???
I find the Holocaust stories so sad sometimes that I have now stopped reading them.
Mystica,
I get sad, too, when I read them. Just finished Prisoner B- 3087, and didn’t cry until toward then end which was surprising for me!
What age/grade level would you say Prisoner B-0387 is? I love historical ficiton as well, and because my husband teachers US History, I’m always looking for novels that he could use in his class. He really likes the book, “The Boy Who Dared.”
Amanda,
I loved The Boy Who Dared!!! I would say Prisoner B-3087 is suitable for 5th and up to adult. It’s earning 5 of 5 stars from me. Easy to read, but does tell the journey of a young boy through the camps and from his point of view.
Glory B has been on my TBR list for a while. Thanks for the reminder.The other titles are new to me. Hope you survive you busy week. We are on vacation up here in Maine 🙂
Gigi,
Hope your vacation is great! And warm! 🙂
Glory Be was good. One For the Murphy’s was awesome. Read it if you get the chance!
The one about the Holocaust sounds like a good one. WWII is one of my favorite time periods to read about.
Suzanne,
I’m loving the holocaust books right now. Of course, I always have to back them up with a lighter read!
I have Glory B on my summer reading list! A couple of my boys have read Prisoner B-3087, and they have had high praise for it!
Jennifer,
I finished Prisoner B-3087 last night. 5 out of 5 stars. Then left it at home this morning!
I loved Glory Be…the author just has such a wonderful way of creating unforgettable characters.
Tara,
Then you would love One For the Murphy’s!!!!!
Love Mildred Taylor books. I had a student a couple of years back who devoured them all and I read them with her- she is such an amazing author.
Glory B and Prisoner are on my TBR- one day 🙂
Happy reading this week 🙂
I guess the only one by Mildred I’ve read is The Well. Need to check on her other ones!
Daphne’s Book looks like the kind of book I’d enjoy as a child. Nice reads this week! Enjoy the rest of your reading week.
Thanks, Myra. I have found that I can live a 2nd childhood through these kid books. 🙂
I just finished Hitler’s Daughter, a 1001 Children’s Book from Australia. You must read it. It’s thoughtful and intriguing, both for adults and children.
Deb,
I’ve read that one. Liked it A LOT! 🙂