[LM_NET] HIT: Maniac Magee...Realistic Fiction or not?

[Lori Belair <lbelair3@TWCNY.RR.COM>]

Wow! First off let me thank you for all the responses! Over 50. Many felt it was 
definitely Realistic Fiction with touches of exaggerations just like in real 
life. A few pointed out that the reviews (Horn Book, SLJ, etc.) say tall tale. 
There were some excellent suggestions of how to handle the situation and offered 
alternative book choices. Many were very saddened that a teacher would actually 
refuse to let a reluctant reader boy, read a book recommended by the librarian 
as realistic fiction and actually bring this 6th gr. boy to tears in front of 
his peers.  All I can say is what a group LM_NET is! 
Thanks again, 
Lori Belair, Librarian 
Cayuga and A.J. Smith Elementary Schools 
Union Springs, NY 
lbelair3@twcny.rr.com 

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