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 Being different is something that Auggie has to deal with everyday of his life. Now that he will start public middle school, Aggie will be in an environment where he is exposed in every way imaginable. Read Wonder by R.J . Palacio to understand Auggie, his life and the feelings that come along with being different.
" I wish everyday could be Halloween. We could all wear mask all the time" -August
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 Image from titlewave.comGrowing up in a town that is built on a landfill meant that there was always treasures to find. Using recycled materials Ada and other children get help creating instruments. Mr. Chavez who is working in the town of Cateura, helps the children with innovation. Read Ada's Violin, based on a true story, to hear about a the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.
A classic story you must read!
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Ally is a middle school girl who deals with many of the common issues that girls go thorough in school today. She is very familiar with being in trouble, wasting time in class and with mean girls. Having moved from school to school, because of her dad's work, Ally struggles not just socially but also with her grades. Ally's school problems are deeper that she knows, but thanks to her substitute teacher Mr. Daniel, Ally is on her way to doing better in school. After seven years of deflecting from her real problem, Ally begins to understand her condition and now will do better. Read to see how Ally's school experience is changing thanks to those around her. Review by Mrs. Juarez  Jane Yolen tells a tender story of a young girls experience with her father during an activity called "Owling". Taking place during a cold snowing late night the girl and her dad take a walk in the moon night. The winter night is viciously cold that it is hard for the young girl to focus on her listening. Pa calls out "Whooo- whoooo-whoooo". Read this poetic story to find out if this young girl gets to hear the sound that she has eagerly been waiting for.
Review written by Mrs. Juarez Pictures from hardcover book
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