Re: HIT: "must" have fiction books

[Susan Burstein <portland@CONNIX.COM>]

Linda,

Thanks for printing out the list of must-haves suggested for sixth to
eighth grade.  I must admit, though, I was a little surprised to see the
title Rat Saw God by Thomas.  I have read the book and think it is
wonderful, but judged it too old for 6-8, really more suitable for high
school.

I would be interested in others' opinions on this book in  particular and
on the designation YA in general.  Stretching book reviews  to fill a need
from 11 or 12 all the way to age 17 seems a bit fruitless and on occasion
suicidal to me.  Am I the only one who has purchased a book based on a
wonderful ya review and then found it too sophisticated?

Just curious.  If there is enough interest I will post a hit.

Susan

Susan Burstein,
Portland Middle School Library
Portland, CT 06480
portland@connix.com   OR burstein@connix.com

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