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osted this on the general board, then realized it might be more appropriate here.

Help! I need the titles of at least 7 books for book clubs next year for fourth graders. Somehow a little pot of money opened up (how often does THAT happen?) and I need the titles WITHIN TWO DAYS! I'd like books that meet the following: 1. Kids love them 2. They are well written 3. They have good meaty issues for kids and teachers to discuss

For example, one book that meets all of the above, in my opinion, is: There's a Girl in the Boy's Bathroom by Louis Sacher.

Please, please list your favorite titles. Since we'll be using them from the beginning of the year on, I'd like books in an approx. Lexile range of 700.

Thanks!
Sara Holes - kids love it and it has some meaty issues - the treatment of children one of them. Wringer by Spinelli - but be forewarned - the meaty issue is the treatment of animals and children can be upset by the idea that there are indeed people who treat animals poorly. The Breadwinner - great book about a girl who must pretend to be a boy to help h...See More
May 22, 2008


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