Opinions on Lowry's, Stay!:Keeper's Story

[Jane Dodson <jdodson@gilligan.esu7.k12.ne.us>]

Good Morning!
   Maybe I was just in a bad mood last night but... I started reading one
of Nebraska's nominee's for the 1999-2000 Golden Sower Award called,
"Stay: Keeper's Story," by Lois Lowry.  It is in the 4-6 grade catagory.
Granted I have not read the whole book yet, but with the half I have read,
I've not been impressed.  The choice of words used in the story seem too
hard and inappropriate.
   I was just wondering if anyone else has read it and I would like to
know your opinion.  I can't see this being "award" material.

Take care,
Jane


Jane Dodson
Elementary Media Specialist           >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Columbus, Nebraska                              Each day is a gift,
jdodson@gilligan.esu7.k12.ne.us        that's why it's called, "the present."
                                      >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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