Re: [LM_NET] TARGET: Advanced fourth grader

[Helen Bolte <hfbolte@YAHOO.COM>]

Joyce
   
  What makes an adult book "adult"?    I was at a "Publication Celebration" at the 
Thurber House in Columbus last night and more than one person I spoke to made the 
comment that they don't read 'adult' books.  
   
  The consensus seemed to be that young adult authors focused on plot and character 
development and adult authors focused on sex.  
   
  Don't get me wrong - I love Tom Clancy and Ken Follet, think so-so of James 
Patterson, and really enjoy Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell.  However, I'm 
curious to know if the child reads "adult" books based on the quality of the 
writing (and there are LOTS of YA authors just as good or better) or the quantity 
of the sex.  
   
  After all, don't we all enjoy a little Janet Evanovich over Laurie Halse Anderson 
some days?
   
  Helen Bolte
  Columbus, OH
  hfbolte@yahoo.com
  

Joyce Pavelko <jpavelko@DISTRICT96.K12.IL.US> wrote:
  Dear LM_NETTERS:
I have a 4th grader who reads adult books and his mother is always 
asking for suggestions, particularly on different series. Last year we 
had him reading the Alex Rider series and the Left Behind series. The 
mother wants to know if Tom Clancy or James Patterson books are 
appropriate. I've never read either author, so I am at a loss.

Does anyone have any middle school selections along these lines (action 
and adventure with substantial text) that would not be too explicit?

Thank you for your help,
Joyce

Joyce Pavelko
Learning Center Specialist
Ivy Hall School-Grades 1-5
1072 Ivy Hall Lane
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-459-0022 x1301
email: jpavelko@district96.k12.il.us


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