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Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Older Middle grade (might even be TWEEN) novel, historical fiction Eleven-year-old boy as main character Rating: This book is one of the funniest older middle-grade (or TWEEN) readers I have ever picked up. If you love Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, you’ll love Harris and Me in a different way. [...]

March 31, 2009 in Creative Writing activities, Elementary Educators, Making Personal Connections, Middle Grade Novel, Paulsen, Gary
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Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm (Written by: Joy Cowley; Illustrated by Elizabeth Fuller)

Written by Margo L. Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for preschoolers through first graders Mrs. Wishy-Washy and three ungrateful farm animals as main characters Rating: Joy Cowley writes fun books for children, and this one is no exception! Mrs. Wishy-Washy wins again. Short, short summary: On Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s farm, she loves to give her animals–a [...]

March 23, 2009 in Books With Social Studies Content, Cowley, Joy, Fuller, Elizabeth, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Shared Writing
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