Category Archives: Book groups

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Abby

On Monday the 6th Grade Book Group and I discussed The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, and we all agreed that we like and appreciate the book.  It’s not a typical piece of juvenile fiction, since the action … Continue reading →

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Currently reading…

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Abby

I’m not going to write a long post right now, simply because I’m really enjoying the books I’m reading at the moment and want to get back to them (and, Jim is at band practice right now, so this is … Continue reading →

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Trickster’s Choice

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Abby

At the risk of oversharing, I’d just like to excuse my lack of posts in the last couple of weeks – I’ve been fighting a wicked case of acid reflux, and haven’t felt much like blogging when I get home … Continue reading →

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Gregor the Overlander

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Abby

Tuesday was the November meeting of the 5th grade book group, and we discussed Suzanne Collins’ Gregor the Overlander.  Six kids showed up (impressive, considering I forgot to send my usual email reminder the day before the group), and we … Continue reading →

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Book group lists updated

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Abby

I just finished updating the lists of books that Jennifer and I have used for our book groups (grades 3 through 9).  The lists now only include books that we have actually used or will be using; I have removed … Continue reading →

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Busy busy busy

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Abby

This was an unusually busy week – four storytimes, two book groups, Game Hour, and a special Halloween program with Greg McAdams.  Which is really only two more programs than a usual week, but it felt like a lot more … Continue reading →

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October book groups

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Abby

Here are the book choices for October: 3rd grade:  Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume 4th grade:  The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman 5th grade:  Five Children and It by E. Nesbit 6th … Continue reading →

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Bookstore, Abby’s version

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Abby

Recently, my brother wrote this great post on his blog about a visit he made to a bookstore.  I went to my favorite used book store on Saturday, and had adventures of my own that are worth relating: As I … Continue reading →

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A big thank you

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Abby

I shouldn’t pick favorites, but – I LOVE the sixth grade book group.  These kids have been in my book groups since I started them three years ago, and this group constantly amazes me with their good humor, great discussion … Continue reading →

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Tunnels

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Abby

On Tuesday, the sixth grade book group will be discussing Tunnels by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.  I’ve been reading this book over the last week and half, and I’m surprised by how impressed I am by it.  It’s not … Continue reading →

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