Wednesday, August 15, 2012

No More Dead Dogs

Hi Everyone, My latest reading adventure was No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman. What a great story! It's about a boy named Wallace Wallace and the trouble he gets into when he refuses to write a positive book review about his English teacher's favorite story...he points out that in every book with a dog in the title, you can be sure the dog is going to die in the end. I laughed because I've read almost all the books he mentioned - Old Yeller, Sounder, Where the Red Fern Grows - and it's true!! They are so sad!! More importantly, though, the book is about Wallace's need to always tell the truth, even when it gets him into trouble. Other themes are friendship and loyalty. It's a funny and clever book - and even though some of the events in the story seem a little far-fetched, it's somehow believable - and it leaves you rooting for Wallace in the end. See you all soon! Mrs. Mayhew

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Won Ton

Hi Everyone, Hope you are all enjoying these last warm summer days! My new favorite book is Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku by Lee Wardlaw and Eugene Yelchin. It's a pretty short picture book, but I read it over and over again to really get the humor! Each page has a haiku about some aspect of the cat's life with his boy...and if you are someone who has a pet cat, you will really be able to relate to the story!! I laugh out loud every time I read it - I'd give it 5 stars!! Looking forward to seeing you all soon and hearing about your summer reading experiences! Mrs. Mayhew