A new week, a new batch of books–both books finished and being read. Today is…
Ring-the-Bell Monday
{Wherein we share what books we have read in the past week.}
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
Visit Teach Mentor Texts for Jen & Kellee’s “original”.
{Wherein we share the titles we are currently reading.}
Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There’s only one thing she does want: to fight dragons!
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Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives, but that doesn’t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart’s desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is find—and outwit—the giant troll who’s got it!
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A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, Hereville will captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.
I’m reading The Unwanteds as well, but I’m getting quite a bit of pressure to “Hurry up already!” from my students.
I hear ya. I get asked at least 3 times a day. Thanks for stopping by.
soo glad you liked Mirka and her tale. Such a fun GN!
Have you read #2 yet?
What an amazing variety of books! And they are so different and coming from such interesting subjects. There are not enough hours in the day. W.
Thanks, Mom. And thanks for passing along the love of reading.
Um..I want to borrow that please!
Umm…OK.