Re: Upbeat literature

[GraceAnne Andreassi DeCandido <ladyhawk@WELL.COM>]

Tish,

Goose Chase, by Patricia Kindl

and pretty much anything by Terry Pratchett

GraceAnne DeCandido

> > Colleagues:
> > Two of our high school senior English teachers are looking
> > to update the curriculum to include some more upbeat
> > selections. They are concerned about how many depressing
> > books our students read as required reading (and so am
> > I!). I know there are humorous YA authors and titles out
> > there, but could you recommend some that would be
> > appropriate for study in upper level "collegebound"
> > classes? Any help would be appreciated! Tish Carpinelli,
> > Media Specialist Lower Cape May Regional H.S. Cape May, NJ
> > carpinelli@lcmr.capemayschools.com
GraceAnne A. DeCandido, MLS
Blue Roses Consulting ~ Writing ~ Editorial ~ Web Content
New York City ~ ladyhawk@well.com
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A few good Italian American books, and 2002 favorites for children
http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/books.html

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