Clarence Fisher posted this and I think it’s well worth watching. Enjoy.
Entries Tagged as ‘learning’
July 31, 2009
The Mealworm Diaries
Author: Anna Kerz Copyright Date: 2009
Jeremy and his mother have moved from rural Nova Scotia to Toronto. Jeremy has some major adjustments to make in life and in school. Funny and poignant, this story is a marvelous read. The text is relatively simple but not over simplified. Short chapters will appeal to struggling readers. Jeremy [...]
July 31, 2009
Special Edward
Author: Eric Walters Copyright Date: 2009
Special Edward is a simple and straightforward story. Written for the pleasure reading of students with reading difficulties, it recounts the experiences of a high school student who decides his life would be easier if he was designated as a special needs student. Edward is a funny and believable protagonist. [...]
July 31, 2009
Dear Jo
Title: Dear Jo
Author: Christina Kilbourne Copyright Date: 2007
Dear Jo has an action driven plot line told through a reflective diary format. Kilbourne’s characters are well-developed and consistent with the exception of the police officer whose behaviour feels a bit over-friendly. The embedded educational element dealing with online safety is a bit strong and feels didactic. [...]
July 31, 2009
War Brothers
Author: Sharon E. McKay Copyright Date: 2008
War Brothers is an outstanding piece of realistic fiction. We follow the lives of several boys and a girl as they survive being captured by Northern Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army. Sharon McKay is kind to the reader and allows us to see the situation through the eyes of [...]
July 31, 2009
The Night Wanderer
Author: Drew Hayden Taylor Copyright Date: 2007
A vampire novel set on an Ontario reserve was not something I was expecting. I’m not a huge fan of vampires but this story has more going for it than teeth and blood. Tiffany is struggling with making her way through high school, figuring out how to deal with [...]
July 27, 2009
Alexandria of Africa
Author: Eric Walters Copyright Date: 2008
Alexandria of Africa is one of Eric Walters latest offerings. Alexandria is a strong character and the story is told through her eyes. This offers a first hand glimpse of her motivations and perspective. She is not an attractive character to begin with and we are allowed to see [...]
July 27, 2009
Juvie Three
Title: Juvie Three
Author: Gordon Korman Copyright Date: 2008
Another book by Gordon Korman, again it is great fun. Three boys from Juvenile Detention are moved into a group home with an unconventional group leader. No one thinks it will work and one of the boys is determined to find trouble. The relationships [...]
July 27, 2009
The Nexus Ring
Title: The Nexus Ring Series: Veil of Magic Book 1
Author: Maureen Bush Copyright Date: 2007
The Nexus Ring is a fun and fantasy story. Maureen Bush explores the BC wilderness, family relationships and takes us to a parallel universe. This story will appeal to children who are reading the Droon series and need something new. [...]
July 27, 2009
Swindle
Author: Gordon Korman Copyright Date: 2008
Swindle is a fun and exuberant adventure. Filled with humour, Gordon Korman adds another great read to the K-8 library. Intelligent and believable characters takes us on an improbable but convincing chase for justice. Gordon Korman knows his audience and I expect boys in particular will love this story. I [...]
