[LM_NET] GEN: Opinions on Notes for a War Story

["djbaker1@cableone.net" <djbaker1@CABLEONE.NET>]

Oh wise ones,

I just received my lastest delivery from Junior Library Guild, and there is a book 
that I am wondering about.  All the books I have received from JLG in the last 3 
years have been perfect for my students.  This year I added the middle grade 
graphic novels.  The graphic novel I received today is Notes for a War Story by 
Gipi.  Just glancing over it, it worries me some because it looks pretty violent.  
I checked reviews and the only one that I saw that suggests an age range is 
Booklist which recommends it for grades 10-12.  The rest that I found say YA or 
nothing at all.  I have always trusted JLG to send appropriate books for middle 
school, but I'm not sure about this one.  I will read it, but I thought I would 
find out what you think.  If you have this book, will you please contact me offlist 
and let me know if you think it is appropriate for a middle school (6-8) library?  
I would appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thanks,
Doris Baker
Sierra Middle School Librarian
Roswell, NM
djbaker1@cableone.net
   



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