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Here is my original question and the response. Thanks, Susan Hersh Library Media Specialist Shorewood Intermediate School Milwaukee, WI Hi, Grade 7 English teachers are considering buying Townsend Press classics. I'm afraid that these 'easier versions' won't be high quality. The classrooms have a range of readers--special ed to gifted. Any opinions? Thanks. Susan Hersh Library Media Specialist Shorewood Intermediate School Milwaukee, WI Susan If you are refering to the Townsend Bluford series, I can state that never have I seen a series so openly read by kids of all reading levels. I am a librarian at a 7-8 Disciplinary school and a choice high school (kids come here becase they are not succeeding at home campus..attendance issues, teen parents). All of the students are reading these books. I read the first chapter of The gun to the middle schoolers the day before I began my RIF program. There were enough Townsend books for each child to have one. And with a few exceptions, most all of the kids chose the Townsend Books. On the high school level, about 75 percent of the students chose the books. I work in an inner city low socio-econonic area. Hope this helps Dixie Andersen Librarian Pickett Academy SAISD San Antonio, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------