Re: Books for 7 and 8th grade English classes

[Sandra K Milenski Northampton HS <smilensk@K12.UCS.UMASS.EDU>]

In a previous article, paddy@GUEST.NWNET.NET (Pat Hegarty) says:

>My colleagues in the middle school are looking for excellent books,
>especially works of fiction, that they can adopt for wide use within
>English classes.  They are interested in modern books, as their bent is
>to find and use quality books that will extend the canon in middle school
>language arts.  Any titles you might share with me would be much appreciated.
>Thanks!
>Pat Hegarty

From Rich Winnick, Librarian, Northampton Public
Schools (Mass.)

Try any books by Jerry Spinelli, esp. Space Station 7th Grade
They're very popular in our school.>