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Dear Librarians, In my Target query I asked if you had read the new book: The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey by Louise Borden. I also asked who you thought was the audience for this book. Following are the intelligent and thoughtful answers I received. Thank you so much! Isn't LM_NET just the greatest resource in the whole wide world? Answers: - I bought it for my high school library. Book talked it in the US History class. I think the format is appealing to all age levels ( I loved it!) - I bought this book for my Middle/High school library. I have it out on display, and many kids pick it up and read or browse through it while in here for study hall. I think it's appropriate at all levels. I'm hoping our 8th grade teachers will include it in their Holocaust unit - Curious George is something all the kids are familiar with, and I hope it will make a connection with them. - When I read the book, I asked myself the same questions. I felt the perfect audience for the book was ME! It's a great book for librarians, educators, children's lit students, but not necessarily children. The reading level and interest level are not a match. Yes, it was an enjoyable read for me as a life long Curious George fan and as a lover of biographies and history. I share some of the book's info as background when reading C.G. to primary students. Beyond that, the book has limited appeal. I did not purchase the book for the library this year for that reason. Hope this is helpful to you! - We are considering it for our gifted 4th and 5th grade readers. I loved it. short enough to not overwhelm kids with "too much information" and the character and WWII hook for interest. It would provide many extensions of study. - Have seen the movie--wished I had saved my money. Really disappointed--some incidents from the book, but changed the character of the man in the Yellow Hat from a strong figure to a weak one and even changed Curious George. Have the biography--The Journey....--at school we read it aloud on all levels from 1st to 5th. The children enjoyed it and gives great background about life issues. An interesting thought -- there was very little if any promotion of the Curious George books or related materials at the local bookstores or through any professional organizations. In fact the local book store, a national chain, didn't even know about The Journey and I had to special order it. Not much promotion to connect reading. - I read it and love it. We have 3rd graders who do a wax museum presentation after reading and making powerpoints on their biographical figures. I am going to share this book with each class and try to spark interest. It would not be necessary to read the whole book, just the most intriguing parts. There are so many ways they could set up their table and dress themselves, making this a wonderful introduction to the project. Thank you! REBECCA REITZ Librarian PS 87 160 West 78th Street, New York, NY 10024 212) 280-6204, _Rebreitz@aol.com_ (mailto:Rebreitz@aol.com) , _http://www.ps87library.org_ (http://www.ps87library.org) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------