2009 Book Clubs

We are going to have 2 Lunch Bunch Book Clubs going on at one time! The Tale of Despereaux group met Friday for lunch to talk about what we were going to do as we finished the book.  The Giver group will meet next Friday to discuss how things are progressing.  The only time we can meet is on Friday due to my teaching schedule and their crazy lunch schedule this year.
If you are in one of these book clubs be sure to keep reading and keep thinking of your response to the book.
We will meet together soon! Meanwhile if you have some comments be sure to indicate your book club book! I'm working on raising more money for more book clubs for more levels so that more students can be involved! Any ideas are welcome!

Pinballs Question

1. What were the names of the foster children in the story? Why had each been sent to the Mason's.
2. Who was your favorite character? Why?

The Pinballs - Author Betsy Byers

To find out more about the author of The Pinballs, Betsy Byers you can go to her official website at http://www.betsybyars.com/index.html Be sure to click on the links. I love the timeline of her life. It's done in cartoon drawings. Click on the link to the left called Autobio.

As I explored the site I found she had some writing tips that are pretty cool. I'm a writer because I'm in college and I secretly always wanted to be a writer so these tips were good for me too. They are at http://www.betsybyars.com/writing.html.

Read about Ms. Byers and then start on the book. Check back here to find questions to help you learn more!
Keep Reading!
Mrs. Dean :-)