I do the Rebecca Caudill program here in Illinois with my 4-8 graders. I always
read all the books first so I can better tell the kids about them. This year
"East" by Edith Pattou was on the list. It is a 500 page book about a girl who
travels the world on the back of a bear. Now, I don't like fantasy too much, so I
put this very long book off until last.
Well, let me tell you. It was one of my very favorites off the list. It is based
on a Norwegian folk tale. The first 250 pages reminded me of Beauty and the Beast,
one of my favorite fairy tales. Then it went on from there. I recommended it to
one of my 7th grade boys (not a reader by nature, but, you know, AR) and he rushed
through it, and wanted to know what to read next. If you haven't read it, I highly
recommend it.
As to what I'm reading now. After spending all fall getting through the Rebecca
Caudill books, I am now free to read whatever trashy romance my husband has given
me from Dollar General. I love it. I like reading the kids' books, but I'm always
glad when I have time to read what I want to read. I also like hearing what others
are reading. I get many ideas of what to read next from this list.Janet Perry,
Prek-12 LibrarianCerro Gordo CUSD 100, Cerro Gordo, ILperrybros@hotmail.com
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