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While I never considered myself a lover of Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson is doing his very best to change that. With the classic Greek stories told in his voice, I'm allowing myself to suspend disbelief and roll with the action. Hats off to writer Rick Riordan; He hits all the right notes. 
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to your drinking straws.
to your broken printer.
to your last box of toothpicks.
to the Lego bricks in your house. Make magazine not only shows the reader how to make certain items - it inspires them to creative new items of their own. It's been great fun to watch our son imagine the possibilities. What would your young creative genius build?
With multiple adventure series, Smith's book have been in our library bag all winter long. One after another, I keep bringing them home and we keep reading them. I would describe his genre as action adventure, with a sprinkle of mystery, a pinch of nature/animals, and a full dose of pre-teen hero. They make a great read for the 5th-7th grade set. Bonus: Many of the characters jump across the novel series, which means (as a reader) you often feel like you've been reacquainted with an old friend while reading a new book.
With Roland Smith continuing his writing, we'll continuing our reading. His website speaks of school visits, which has me thinking... maybe he'll come to our neck of the woods. Looking for a gift idea for the middle school reader you love? Look no further: 
Grandma Dowdel is a force. She’s not much for talk, but she rarely lacks action. 
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck.
When her grandchildren come to visit, they slowly learn that country life (outside of Chicago during the depression) is anything but boring. In fact, there are remarkable lessons to be learned if you just stick with Grandma Dowdel and pay close attention.
Simultaneously the town outcast and the town leader, Grandma Dowdel will remind you what’s important. She’ll keep you humble. She’ll set things right.... and this will all occur when you least expect it. While reading these books, I couldn’t help but think of the great-aunts who both boss me around and endlessly love me. As a child, I wasn’t always sure where we were going, but I was happy to follow, because I knew the destination would be unlike anything I had seen before. I hope one day, I’ll have my own chance to be a wise (and spirited) grandma. It’d be a great blessing to have a life of love, strength, and a bit of mischief... all for the greater good. Fabulous Middle School reading for both boys and girls: Check out Richard Peck's magical writing. |
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