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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Three Quarters Dead" by Richard Peck. Summary--Sophomore Kerry isn't a very likable protagonist. Not at the beginning of this story when she's a nobody, and not as the story gets going and she's adopted by uber-popular senior, Tanya and her henchgirls, Mackenzie and Natalie. Of course, Kerry is immediately their devoted lapdog, even after it's clear that belonging to this group will be an equal parts terrifying and exhilarating experience. Actually, emphasis on the terrifying—especially after Tanya, Mackenzie, and Natalie die in a horrible car crash ... then return to take care of some high school-style unfinished business. By the end of this story, you'll be rooting for Kerry to come to her senses and abandon the diabolical trio ... but will she before it's too late? This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:18)
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October 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Sailing Alone Around the Room" by Billy Collins. Summary Review-- If you haven't read much poetry, Billy Collins may be the guy to start with. He's accessible and totally un-pretentious. But his poems still pack a punch. In "Sailing Alone Around the Room," Collins reveals the extraordinary in the ordinary—the surprise, the beauty, the hilarity in a snowfall, or a log split for firewood, or even a lingerie catalog. Of course, it doesn't always work. But when it does, you'll find that Collins' poems are the kind you can savor on the first read, or on your fiftieth. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:26)
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October 5, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "A Step From Heaven"by An Na. Summary--Young Ju is just a child when her family emigrates from Korea to the United States, but she's not too young to be excited about the "heaven" she expects to find there. Unfortunately for Young, the US is anything but heaven. Especially for her family. Especially with a father like hers. But everything isn't bleak in this affecting coming-of-age story. And though Young often feels pulled in two directions—lured by the tug of American friends and an American lifestyle, yet suffocated by a father who can't forget his homeland—she does manage to carve out her own identity, her own little place in the world. Not heaven exactly, but someplace where she does find happiness. This is a great resource to help entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:23)
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October 2, 2011 at 03:16 PM
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This lecture is about World Cultures/Civilizations and the most useful segment is at the start. The video is for sophisticated students. The video is well worth watching as it does a good summary of information and brings to the students' attention the importance of tides and currents among other things. (01:13:46)
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May 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Hothouse" by Chris Lynch. Summary--Russell and DJ are best friends. Were best friends. Are best friends. That is, whatever caused them to drift apart has been suddenly eliminated by the worst kind of event: A tragedy. Now, with the deaths of their fathers—two firemen lauded as heroes by their community—Russell and DJ struggle to make sense of it all: To make sense of life after their fathers' deaths, to make sense of being heroes in their fathers' absence, and then to make sense of the violent wave of disgust and hatred when the details of their fathers' not-so-courageous deaths become clear. "Hothouse" is definitely not the happiest book, but it is hopeful. Tragedies may happen. But life after tragedies—that happens, too. This is a great resource to motivate upper grade readers. (01:18)
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September 29, 2011 at 09:00 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson. Summary Review--There are lots of books about the subject of metamorphosis—about characters who go through life-altering events and emerge the better for their struggles. But Melinda Sordino, the main character in "Speak," is one-of-a-kind. Actually, "Speak" itself is a one-of-a-kind book. It's gritty. It's painful. But in Melinda, it also has a surprisingly authentic protagonist who finds the courage to reclaim her voice after a shattering tragedy. All by way of saying that while "Speak" isn't exactly about an inspiring topic, Melinda's struggles will probably still inspire you—not just to keep turning the pages, but to find your own strength to move forward, no matter what you might be facing. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:27)
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October 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "How to Steal a Car" by Pete Hautman. Summary Review--Kelleigh Monahan isn't a bad girl; she just wants to go places. So what does a former good girl like Kelleigh do? She steals a car, of course. And then another. If Kelleigh's behavior strikes you as a little out there, let's just say that it definitely feels like the stuff of fiction. But if you're interested in what turns a good girl into a rebel, or how teenagers in crisis deal with a whole lot of pent-up emotion, "How to Steal a Car" is a thrill-a-minute story of one girl's summer of acting out—and the answers she does (or doesn't) find in the process. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:25)
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October 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Cardholder" by Louis Sachar. Summary--Alton wasn't planning on spending his summer catering to the whims of his eccentric, crotchety Great-Uncle Lester. And he especially wasn't planning on being his uncle's cardturner at a gazillion, mind-numbing bridge tournaments. But Alton's girlfriend has dumped him, his best friend has become his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, and Alton's parents are desperate to get into Great-Uncle Lester's will. Which means that Alton is stuck with bridge duty—so he'd better make the best of it. Alton does grow during this story—at least as a bridge player. He finds out it's good to help people; he even makes time for a little romance. But overall, Alton's story is a disappointment. That's because the main character in this story isn't really Alton—it's the game of bridge. So unless you're crazy about card games, consider yourself warned. The critic is not particularly fond of this book. (1:25)
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September 29, 2011 at 08:05 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Shift" by Jennifer Bradbury. Summary--"Shift" begins in the middle of a mystery: Who is Win and why and how did he disappear? It's the question readers find themselves asking, and it's the question that protagonist Christopher Collins is asking himself, too. Especially since Win was his former best friend. And cross-country bike trip buddy. And the guy who disappeared into thin air. Or did he? That's what Chris sets out to discover in "Shift," a story that's as much about the mysteries of friendship as it is about the mystery of Win and his aborted odyssey. Only one word of warning about this novel: Don't start reading unless you've got a few hours on your hands. This is one book you won't want to put down. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:25)
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October 5, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Penderwicks" by Jeanne Birdsall. Summary--The four Penderwick sisters couldn't be more different. There's There's responsible Rosalind, tomboy Skye, imaginative Jane, and shy, baby sister Batty. But nothing brings these girls together like the dreadful, controlling Mrs. Tifton and her son, Jeffrey, whose desire to go to music, not military, school becomes the sisters' summer project. In between rescuing Jeffrey, the girls find plenty of adventure on the Tiftons' rambling estate in the Berkshires—from Rosalind's crush on the 18-year-old gardener to Batty's dramatic run-in with a bull. One thing's for sure for the Penderwick sisters: Summer vacation has never been so exciting. This is a great resource for motivating upper grade readers. (1:25)
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September 30, 2011 at 06:50 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Alchemy and Meggy Swann" by Karen Cushman. Summary--Life is rough for Meggy Swann. Her useless legs make her a target for ridicule. Worse, her mother (who doesn't want her) has sent her to London to live with her father (who also doesn't want her). Oh yeah. And Meggy's a girl living in the 16th Century—we'd call that strike three for this heroine. But like Karen Cushman's other protagonists, Meggy proves herself plucky enough to rise above her difficulties. She makes friends with a group of players, learns to navigate London's bustling streets, and discovers a gift or two she didn't know she possessed. And though Meggy's success at thwarting a royal murder plot seems a little far-fetched, overall this story about transformations is an engaging and lively read that old (and new!) Cushman fans alike will enjoy. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:21)
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October 3, 2011 at 08:21 PM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Small as an Elephant" by Jennifer Jacobson. Summary--The camping trip was supposed to be perfect, but Jack's mom is unpredictable. So when he wakes up in the middle of Acadia National Park to find the car--and his mother--gone, Jack knows what he must do. He has to keep his family together, even if it means making the trek from Maine back to his home in Boston all by himself. This is a great resource to motivate upper grade readers. (1:27)
Jack's story is a harrowing one, both physically and emotionally. But along the way he gains strength from the kindness of strangers--and from within--and discovers that he may not be completely alone after all
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September 29, 2011 at 09:18 PM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Masterpiece" by Elise Broach. Summary--When James Pompaday receives a drawing set from his artist father, he's initially disappointed. He's not into art the way his dad is, and he definitely doesn't have artistic talent. Ah, James. If only you knew what your narrator does: The pen-and-ink set is actually the key to friendship and intrigue and even an international art heist! And that's because there's another main character in this story—a beetle named Marvin who, thanks to the infamous drawing set, stumbles upon his ability to replicate the works of a Renaissance master. So how do a boy and a beetle become friends, let alone stop a ring of smugglers who are making off with priceless works of art? You won't want to put this book down until you find out. This is a great resource for motivating upper grade readers. (1:22)
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September 29, 2011 at 08:20 PM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. Summary--The Nolan family is down on its luck. Father, Johnny, is an alcoholic who can't hold down a job. Mom, Katie, cleans apartment buildings—for whatever meager wage she can get. And kids Francie and Neeley sell junk to make a few extra pennies. It's 1912 in Brooklyn, New York, and this is what life looks like when you're living at or below the poverty level. But life isn't all harshness and ugliness for Francie. In fact, in her eyes, life—and Brooklyn, especially—is beautiful. As Francie grows up and her childlike innocence falls away, it becomes harder for her to hold on to the glimpses of loveliness that made life bearable. But Francie is a bright, courageous heroine who will manage to find color and meaning—whatever the world throws at her. This is a great resource to encourage upper grade readers. (1:31)
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October 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Half-Brother" by Kenneth Oppel. Summary--When 13-year-old Ben Tomlin's parents tell him he's going to have a new baby brother, Ben has mixed feelings. For one thing, he's not thrilled about his family's cross-country move—all because of his new sibling. And then there's the thought of having to share his parents—Ben's not sure about that, either. And then there's the fact that Zan, his new brother, is a chimpanzee. Set in the 1970s, when teaching a chip to talk was cutting-edge research, "Half Brother" explores some tough questions about ethics, animal treatment, and what it really means to be human. As Zan grows in his understanding of human language—while at the same time becoming more difficult to control—Ben must grapple with his complex feelings toward his brother ... and what, if anything, he can do to save Zan. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (01:26)
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October 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. Summary--If you thought your life was nothing but setbacks and disappointments, meet Junior. He's physically disabled, his family has no money, and he was born a Native American, which means that the odds are already stacked against him. But Junior has a rare gift—the gift of humor. And in spite of the obstacles he faces (which grow more insurmountable as this book progresses), Junior somehow manages to keep going. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" isn't an easy read, but Junior is a likeable protagonist whose struggles ultimately pale in comparison to his small (but significant) triumphs. This is a great resource to entice and encourage young readers. (1:28)
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October 2, 2011 at 04:05 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Nation" by Terry Pratchett. Summary Review--It should have been the happiest day of Mau's life—the day he returned from his initiation into manhood and was greeted by the embrace of his Nation. But the forces of nature don't care about boys becoming men, and when Mau returns, he finds not the welcoming arms of his Nation, but that nature's wrath has left him completely and utterly alone. Or has it? As Mau wrestles with questions about God and destiny, he discovers not only what it means to be a man, but also what it really means to be part of a nation. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:26)
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October 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Trolls" by Polly Horvath. Summary--Until Aunt Sally came along, the Anderson kids never knew they had such an interesting family. Actually, "interesting" may be an understatement. Between crazy Uncle Louis and his fiddleheads (don't ask), Grandma the champion pinball player, and Fat Little Mean Girl, "extraordinary" is probably a better adjective. But what the Anderson kids really aren't prepared for are Aunt Sally's stories about the trolls, and the way the trolls come to shape their lives the way they did Aunt Sally's. If you like fantastic storytelling with a surprising amount of redemption, you're sure to be as won over by Aunt Sally as the characters in this memorable book. This is a great resource to motivate upper grade readers. (1:25)
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September 29, 2011 at 08:32 PM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Recovery Road" by Blake Nelson. Summary--"Recovery Road" is the kind of book you'll find hard to put down. Not because it's light reading. In fact, Maddie's story—about a hardcore addiction she finds difficult to shake—definitely has its heavy moments. Maddie, however, is a compelling protagonist. Maybe not a lovable one at first. But her struggles feel real, her emotions raw and believable, and her quest to stay on the straight-and-narrow both wrenching and suspenseful. How will everything turn out for Maddie? This book will keep you turning the pages until you find out. This book does deal with adult content. This is a great resource to motivate upper grade readers. (1:22)
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September 29, 2011 at 09:38 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Joe Rat" by Mark Barratt. Summary--In the tradition of great Dickensian fiction, Joe is an orphan who lives by his wits in squalid, dangerous London. He makes his living searching for loot in the sewers. And then he hands all the goods over to Mother—a formidable woman who rivals Dickens' Miss Havisham in ferocity and hideousness. But Joe's life changes in an instant when he risks everything to save a desperate girl ... and ends up in the home of a madman. From there, "Joe Rat" follows Joe's race for survival through some of the worst parts of London, into the country, and then back to London—and straight into the clutches of his worst enemies. What will become of Joe? Mark Barratt can't compete with Dickens when it comes to tying things up, but he will have you cheering for Joe from start to finish. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:25)
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October 2, 2011 at 03:49 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote. Summary--When Truman Capote heard about the brutal quadruple murder of the Clutter family, he decided to travel to the Clutters' home state of Kansas to write about the crime. At the time of Capote's arrival, the murderers had not yet been caught. But six years, two arrests, and thousands of pages of notes later, it wasn't the "whodunit" on which Capote decided to focus—it was the how and the why of the crime. When it comes to books about the criminal mind, "In Cold Blood" is way more readable than, say, "Crime and Punishment." But because the events it relates really happened, its story is just as grim—if not grimmer—than other such tales. Is "In Cold Blood" a deeply disturbing book? Yes. But it's also an astonishing piece of storytelling. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:30)
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October 2, 2011 at 03:09 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" by E. Lockhart. Summary--Frankie Landau-Banks didn't used to be the kind of girl who got noticed. But then she had a growth spurt and became the girl that everyone noticed—at least, that every teenage guy at her boarding school noticed. But getting noticed is different than being taken seriously, and Frankie's not content just being one of the girlfriends when it's clearly way more interesting to be one of the guys. What's a girl to do? Infiltrate her super-popular boyfriend's all-male secret society, of course! The antics and hilarity that follow are sure to keep you rooting for Frankie—and turning the pages of "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks." This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:28)
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October 2, 2011 at 03:57 PM
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In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "A Solitary Blue" by Cynthia Voigt. Summary--All Jeff Greene wants is his mother, Melody, back. His father, the Professor, is a difficult man—at least, so his mother tells him. But when Melody takes off to save the world, Jeff is left alone to navigate life with his quiet, emotionless father ... and to dream of ways to reconnect with the mother he once thought was so perfect. How could Jeff ever know that when Melody finally does come crashing back into his life, it will change his relationships—with his mother, with his father, and even with himself—forever? This is a great resource for motivating upper grade readers. (1:34)
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September 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Orange is the New Black" by Piper Kerman. Summary--When Piper Kerman looked ahead to her future on the day of her college graduation, she certainly didn't envision that it would include participation in a drug smuggling ring. And she definitely didn't picture herself going to jail. But that's exactly what happened. At age 34, Kerman found herself in lockup, enduring a short but excruciating sentence of 15 months. And all because she went looking for adventure—and found more than she bargained for—in those lazy, dreamy days after college. "Orange Is the New Black" isn't an easy book to read, especially because the somewhat self-centered Kerman isn't the most likeable character at first. But unlike so many memoirs, this book isn't pure self-indulgence. In fact, "Orange Is the New Black" turns out to be a surprisingly hopeful story about learning from your mistakes and taking responsibility for your choices—making it a book you won't want to miss. This book deals with adult content. This is a great resource for enticing and encourage upper grade readers. (1:28)
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October 2, 2011 at 03:19 PM
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In this Pick of the Week video, teenage students will be introduced to "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt. Summary Review--Thirteen-year-old Dicey Tillerman never planned on being abandoned by her mother. She definitely didn't plan on being left in charge of her three younger siblings. And she really, really didn't plan on having to travel over a hundred miles on foot to find a place her family could call home. But Dicey is the kind of girl who doesn't give up easily—or ever. Authorities? No problem. No money? No matter. Obstacles in every direction? Dicey will find a way. In fact, during a journey full of uncertainties, one certainty stands: Dicey will make it to Bridgeport, or wherever the road eventually leads her, with her family—and her hope—intact. This is a great resource to entice and encourage upper grade readers. (1:17)
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October 5, 2011 at 11:22 AM
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