“A small body of determined spirits fired by unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Reading Level:
Grade 4-5 [according to common core]
Grade 3.2 [according to Scholastic]
Grade 4 [AR level]
Interest Level:
Grades 3-5
Review and Comments:
Stone Fox is a story about courage and determination. It is a story about a young boy’s love for his grandfather and his dog that will touch the heart of the reader. Continue reading A Determined Spirit: A Review of ‘Stone Fox’ →
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” —Unknown
Reading Level
Grades K-1
Review and Comments
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a story about a boy named Peter who awakens to his world covered in the beauty of snow. Pristine snow is a marvelous scene that just begs for the romp of a child. Peter puts on his red snowsuit and goes outside to explore. The first thing he notices is the trail of his footprints so he experiments and alters the look of them. He is pleased by the different tracks and the results fascinate him. Moving along, he decides not to join a snowball fight and continues to make his own fun in the snow. His very busy day is coming to an end, but before he goes home he molds the best snowball he can make and puts it in his pocket to save for another day. Continue reading Amid the Falling Snow: A Review of ‘A Snowy Day’ →
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