Well, I took quite a bit of time off and away, but I have some great reads to recommend!
Finally finished Hunger Games and Catching Fire.... and I cannot WAIT for Mockingjay to be released. Loved loved loved these books and I think adventure seeking, strong girls will like them too. Young adult for sure, but mature 6th graders will be fine!
Some other good books - Beastly by Alex Flinn
Summary (from Publisher's Weekly): "Kyle Kingsbury is a gorgeous high school freshman, spoiled rotten by his famous anchorman father, a man who'd rather dole out cash than affection. Kyle attends the exclusive Tuttle School in New York City and torments those poor unfortunates who lack his looks and wealth. When he humiliates a girl at school, she transforms him into a horrific-looking creature. Kyle's only hope for breaking the spell lies in finding true love-as he reports online in meetings of the Unexpected Changes chat group (other members include Froggie and the mermaid Silent Maid)."
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
New titles to read!
New great reading for spring break!!! Check out the Mortal instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I started this book last night and cannot put it down! I already have (compliments of a friend from school) the next two in the series so I am set for a few days.
The City of Bones - Book One
A thousand years ago, the Angel Raziel mixed his blood with the blood of men and created the race of the Nephilim. Human-angel hybrids, they walk among us, unseen but ever-present, our invisible protectors.
They call themselves Shadowhunters.
The Shadowhunters obey the laws set down in the Gray Book, given to them by the angel: their mandate is to protect our world from the interdimensional parasites they call demons, who travel from world to world, razing and destroying everything in their path. Theirs is also the task of keeping the peace among the warring Downworlders: the human-demon crossbreeds we know as warlocks, vampires, werewolves, and faeries.
Find out more on this 3 book series at http://www.mortalinstruments.com/
The Immortals Series bt Alyson Noel
Evermore
Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, Ever can see auras, hear people's thoughts, and know a person's entire life story by touch. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen.Evermore
Blue Moon
Just as Ever is learning everything she can about her new abilities as an immortal, initiated into the dark, seductive world by her beloved Damen, something terrible is happening to him. As Ever's powers are increasing, Damen's are fading—stricken by a mysterious illness that threatens his memory, his identity, his life.
Last but not least for today, Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human... until the cold makes him shift back again.
Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
Ms. Steifvaters website can be found at http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/shiver.php
Back with more great reading later this week!
Let me know what you've been reading!
The City of Bones - Book One
A thousand years ago, the Angel Raziel mixed his blood with the blood of men and created the race of the Nephilim. Human-angel hybrids, they walk among us, unseen but ever-present, our invisible protectors.
They call themselves Shadowhunters.
The Shadowhunters obey the laws set down in the Gray Book, given to them by the angel: their mandate is to protect our world from the interdimensional parasites they call demons, who travel from world to world, razing and destroying everything in their path. Theirs is also the task of keeping the peace among the warring Downworlders: the human-demon crossbreeds we know as warlocks, vampires, werewolves, and faeries.
Find out more on this 3 book series at http://www.mortalinstruments.com/
The Immortals Series bt Alyson Noel
Evermore
Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, Ever can see auras, hear people's thoughts, and know a person's entire life story by touch. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen.Evermore
Blue Moon
Just as Ever is learning everything she can about her new abilities as an immortal, initiated into the dark, seductive world by her beloved Damen, something terrible is happening to him. As Ever's powers are increasing, Damen's are fading—stricken by a mysterious illness that threatens his memory, his identity, his life.
Last but not least for today, Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human... until the cold makes him shift back again.
Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
Ms. Steifvaters website can be found at http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/shiver.php
Back with more great reading later this week!
Let me know what you've been reading!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
WebQuests!
In my latest class we have learned about WebQuests! So interesting, lots of work (for both the creator and the student) but they can be so much fun and culminate in great learning! Research, turn what you have found into information you understand and assimilate, therefore understanding in a whole new manner!
I might try my hand at this in my spare time, anyone want to create and work it with me? Don't be shy, we can create a WebQuest on Sherlock Holmes, very timely with the new movie out (okay its been out a few weeks, so that's not new in todays movie releases) but Sherlock is always interesting and fun.
Check back for more to come.
Interested in learning about WebQuests? Check out http://annettelamb.com/ladders/themes/w3.htm
Have a great day, I am back to shelving books for the afternoon!
Victoria
I might try my hand at this in my spare time, anyone want to create and work it with me? Don't be shy, we can create a WebQuest on Sherlock Holmes, very timely with the new movie out (okay its been out a few weeks, so that's not new in todays movie releases) but Sherlock is always interesting and fun.
Check back for more to come.
Interested in learning about WebQuests? Check out http://annettelamb.com/ladders/themes/w3.htm
Have a great day, I am back to shelving books for the afternoon!
Victoria
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