I read a few books from the Harry Potter Series a couple years ago. I'm currently re-reading the series because I did enjoy the ones I had read. There is a lot of controversy over this series and religion. In my opinion this series doesn't encourage witchcraft. Yes the characters are wizards and do magic but it is a fiction book meant to entertain, not to persuade anyone into any religion. These books can teach children many lessons such as teamwork. In the books the characters are grouped into different houses and have to work together to earn points for their house so that can win the cup at the end of the school year. I will write more on these series once I finish re-reading.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Cam Jansen Mystery Series
- I have had both second and third graders tell me that they love this series. I personally believe that this series is too easy for third graders who are on instructional level. I probably should read more titles in the series before being firm on this stance. I would still recommend this series to third graders who really enjoy mystery books or any other age child who is at this reading level.
- The Snowy Day Mystery was a humorous book about Cam and her friends who try to figure out who stole some computers from the computer lab. Cam uses her photographic memory to save the day. I can see how children can relate to the characters in this book which is probably why they enjoy it so much. They also probably enjoy trying to solve the mystery themselves.
Who is Judy Moody?
Ask any second or third grade girl and they can probably tell you. Judy Moody is a comical girl who is always getting into some kind of adventure. She has a photographic memory which she uses to solve mysteries. In Judy Moody M.D: The Doctor Is In, Judy learns about the human body in school. She decides she wants to be a doctor herself and practices on her brother and vegetables. Elementary students can easily relate to Judy Moody making her a best seller.
My Rating: 5 stars
I would recommend this series to: 2-4 graders, depending on their independent reading level.
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