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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

You've Read an ARC, Now Share What You Are Thinking...


I set up an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) basket in my library. If a students takes a book from the basket, they "commit to comment."

I created a Google Form on my Libguides page, which the students have been accessing both during browsing and from their classrooms. There hasn't been enough time during library classes for students to comment and I am not sure I can rely on their having access to technology at home. 

I am happy with I have seen so far though!

You've read an ARC, now share what you are thinking...

Title of the Book
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Author
Grace Lin
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, a lot of people are into that book from second grade and it is very interesting. 
What surprised you in this book and why?
When she was walking through the forest she bumped into a DRAGON.
What did this book make you wonder?
What is the book about is she actually going to meet the man of the moon.
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
MinLi's dad
Is there a character you would like to know better?
MinLi, she is so adventurous

Title of the Book
Capture the Flag
Author
Kate Messner
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, because it is a book full of surprises
What surprised you in this book and why?
I like the way Snickerbottom was the thief.
What did this book make you wonder?
I wonder if they were ever going to get on that plane
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
Yes, I would like to be Anna

Title of the Book
Codename Zero
Author
Chris Rylander
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, I would because it's full of action and adventure. The description and plot of the story is really good.
What surprised you in this book and why?
One thing that surprised me what that Medlock actually worked for Pancake Haus and that he was originally a part of the Agency.
What did this book make you wonder?
This book made me wonder about if there were any secret agencies near where I live.
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
I probably would not like to be a character in this book.
Is there a character you would like to know better?
There isn't a character that I would like to know about.
Mrs. Reed, you didn't ask me about...
Another thing to add is that I really enjoyed this book and that it was very interesting to read.

Title
Circus Mirandus
Author
Cassie Beasley
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, it's an incredible and magical book a bit advanced but who cares its the authors first novel which makes it even better.
What surprised you in this book and why?
Im surprised that uncle Ephaim saved his miracle so long.
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
I'd like to be the lightbender because he seems more than nice.
What did this book make you wonder?
I'm wondering if she'll write another novel.

Title of the Book
The True Story of Jack and the Giant Beanstalk
Author
Liesl Schurtliff
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, I would, because it makes a shocking twist in the story and uses great details.
What surprised you in this book and why?
I was surprised at the whole story, because it's the true story, and it has a big twist.
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
No, because it would be way to dangerous for me.

Title of the Book
A Home for Mr. Emerson
Author
Barbara Kerley, Edwin Fotheringham
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, the words and illustrations go very well together
What surprised you in this book and why?
I was surprised his house burned down because at the beginning, it was so peaceful.
What did this book make you wonder?
Why did he love his home so much?
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
I would like to be one of Mr. Emerson's Neighbors   A.) so I could meet him and B.) so I could help with the fire
Is there a character you would like to know better?
I would like to know Ellen's background a little better. What was her normal job. Did she ever have one?

Title
The Spy Catchers of Maple Hill
Author
Megan Frazer Blakemore
Would you recommend the book to another reader? Why or why not?
Yes, because it's a really nice mystery book about Russian spies and it takes place in the 1900s and in a graveyard. Hazel, the main character in the story,makes friends with the friend of a really mean girl.
What did this book make you wonder?
This book made me wonder that if there were really Russian spies in the 1900s.
Would you like to be a character in this book? Who and why?
not really. Because the best characters have to deal with Russian spies.
Is there a character you would like to know better?
Yes. Samuel Butler. He seems very mysterious.


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