Re: Non-depressing novels

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I've used Cole Sassy Tree and The Bean Trees. They are not
depressing. There's also Little Women.
On 10/06/11, Jenn wrote:
> I guess that's why I love teaching The Old Man and the Sea--he
> never gives up, stays positive and strong, and inspires his
> protege, Manolin.
>
> However, it's also important to remember that pain causes
> growth and that it would be boring and unproductive to read
> stories about people who don't experience trials, pain, loss,
> or grief. I guess that's the conclusion I came to after I
> looked at our texts soph. year: Night, The Crucible, A Separate
> Peace, and The Merchant of Venice. Well, I guess I'd better
> get back to planning my next novel--The Scarlet Letter. Hmmm,
> more loss and depression, haha.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
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> On 9/14/11, LM807 wrote:
>> So I'm tired of teaching depressing novels. This year in
>> one of my classes I'm slated to teach "The Pearl" and "The
>> Boy in the Striped Pajamas". So apparently I'm to have my
>> students read about two children and a baby being murdered.
>> Great.
>>
>> I was wondering if you have any suggestions for less
>> depressing novels! I'm looking for a grade 9 or 10 applied
>> level (age 13-15)
>>
>> Thanks!

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