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It’s here….a summer reading spectacular
categories: Mrs. McGriff
I know you all have been waiting for the promised guest blog post by Tessa Gratton, aka the crazy lady. Here it is–her current favorite reads, straight from her (and her brother) to you. WARNING: I now have even more books I want to read. How about you? Which books are you heading to the library to get? Top on my list is Incarceron. Race you there! Check out what other cool stuff she can do on her blog.
Sara V.
September 3, 2010 at 12:42 pm (14 years ago)I don’t think I have any of the same interests that she does in books. She’s more of a fictional person, when I would say that I would be more of a non-fiction person. Especially, Percy Jackson and the Olypian… I’ve never felt the need to read that books and the rest of its series.
Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:30 pm (14 years ago)And the good thing is that there are enough different kinds of books for all different readers. What nonfiction would you recommend? I am just learning to appreciate good nonfiction writing.
larry evans
September 3, 2010 at 11:04 am (14 years ago)how does she want to read all summer i cant do that i would go crazy
Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:31 pm (14 years ago)You might surprise yourself. My evil plan is for you to find books you want to read–even over the summer!
Whitney B.
September 3, 2010 at 11:03 am (14 years ago)your like me, i love to read books,but my dad won’t get me any books because he thinks reading books is some times boring. try reading Cracker The Best Dog In Veitnam….. it’s a really good book and it’s about addventure and how the dog saves his groups and his masters life during war.
Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:33 pm (14 years ago)I can tell you like Cracker. I have to disagree with your dad about reading books being a waste of time. I’ll share with you later in the year how reading can improve your vocabulary, make you smarter, make you richer, make you a better writer, even guard you from oppressioin.
Justin Wyatt
September 3, 2010 at 10:22 am (14 years ago)I think that her book list is ok but i think that read the cover up.The cover up is a good book.I am a big fan of non-fiction, because i like the truth.
Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:34 pm (14 years ago)Cover Up is great realistic fiction. What nonfiction books would you recommend? I’m just learning to appreciate it. Several of the Young Hoosier books this year are nonfiction, too.
emma w.
September 3, 2010 at 10:08 am (14 years ago)now i see why everyone calls her the crazy lady
her video was good and deffinintly funny and i also noticed she likes blood monsters kissing and magic
and i really she does good on her book
emma w.
September 3, 2010 at 10:15 am (14 years ago)i meant to say i really hope she does good on her book.
Ashley B
September 3, 2010 at 10:15 am (14 years ago)read books all summer long? Odd, very odd. I would get bored. I think it’s always good to go outside and socialize with friends & family. “Magic, blood, monsters, and kissing” She sounds very into that…odd combination of book categories. But it does sound like she has a nice combination of books to read during the summer/your free time.
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Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:35 pm (14 years ago)I can’t wait to read Tessa’s book. The description on her website sounds good. Just wait until you see her Shakespeare videos!
Dylan D.
September 3, 2010 at 10:04 am (14 years ago)Have you read the next seires in Rick Rordian’s books yet?
Mrs. McGriff
September 9, 2010 at 3:36 pm (14 years ago)I have read The Red Pyramid, and I just learned that he’s started a second series with a new generation of campers at Camp Half-Blood. He’s going to keep me supplied in books for a while!
Carla Lee
June 15, 2010 at 12:34 pm (14 years ago)Great recommended reading list! And an excellent guest vlog from Tessa (and brother).
Kay
June 15, 2010 at 12:22 pm (14 years ago)You guys are great. I’m looking forward to the next Practice Room. It is a great motivator and support for my writing. See you there.
Tina Lee
June 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm (14 years ago)Great, vid. I have to say all of those are on my list–Mistwood just added. Love the addition of brother in the end and comparisons of Harry Potter–just made me want to read them all more. Great to meet you, K and looking forward to more time in TPR!
Heather Kelly
June 15, 2010 at 11:36 am (14 years ago)Yay, good books for the summer! Incarceron tops my list, as does the Forest of Hands and Teeth (and then Dead-Tossed Waves) and the Maze Runner. I really enjoyed Mistwood (and I was excited when I met Leah Cypess) Some great books out right now!!
It was fun hanging out in the Practice Room!
Elegant Snobbery
June 15, 2010 at 11:36 am (14 years ago)Awesome list of books! Just added The Dead Tossed Waves (as well as The Forest of Hands and Teeth) and Incarceron to my list!!