This meme was started by Sheila at Book Journey. The kid's version was started by Jen at Teach Mentor Text and Kellee at Unleashing Readers.I have not been doing a lot of reading this week because I have been so sick! I knew that I was really sick when I couldn't even focus enough to read. I already had two chapter books started and I started a third while I was at the doctors. I started feeling better this weekend, so I had to finish one!
The book that I started at the doctor's office was The Zoo at the Edge of the World by Eric Kahn Gale. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. This was an interesting read. It is very hard to write a review, because I'm not sure how I feel about this book. The beginning of the book really intrigued me and made me keep reading. I think it is the ending that makes me don't sure how I feel about this book. I hope others read it so I can hear their opinions about this book. I got this book through Jr. Library Guild and was captivated by the cover of it. There are great illustrations throughout.
Last week I forgot to mention a great early chapter book that I read. I was so excited to get Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner. This is the first book in the Ranger in Time series. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. I can't say enough good things about this book! I LOVED it so much! There was just enough drama to keep it interesting without being too intense for the younger readers. I can't wait to see where/when Ranger goes next. I might just have to buy it for my library because I want to share it with the kids!!I'm on the road to recovery health wise so I'm hoping to finish the two other chapter books I have going and a few nonfiction books I've picked up at the library. What are you reading?
Happy Reading!!
Stacey (@libraryjo92)
I think Ranger in Time will do well (dogs are popular now), but the other title... I wouldn't have bought it. Here's what I thought: http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-zoo-at-edge-of-world.html And I see your "Choose Kind" button-- I've been distracted by an Oreo commercial I saw that looks like it is referencing Wonder! Same blue, similar font.
ReplyDeleteI think Ranger in Time will go very well too. I'm glad someone else felt the same way I felt about this book. It is one that I loved the cover, but really didn't like the story. I haven't seen that Oreo commercial yet. I'll keep my eyes open for it.
DeleteHi Stacey, You have piqued my interest in The Zoo at the End of the World. I enjoyed Ranger in Time. Fans of Magic Tree House now will have another series to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to hear what you think about the book. I can't wait to share Ranger in Time with my students.
DeleteThank you for telling us about Ranger in Time - We are always lookout for great early chapter books.
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be a great series for those kids who love Magic Tree House. Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI picked up Ranger in Time last week and will be getting to it soon. I have enjoyed every single book that Kate Messner has written, so I am sure this will be a winner for me too. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't found a book by Kate Messner that I haven't liked either. You will love Ranger in Time!
DeleteHope you are feeling better. Sometimes those easy chapter books are all we can handle!
ReplyDeleteI am feeling better. It was rough because I tried to read, but read the same page 5 times and still didn't know what I read. I was glad to easy back in.
DeleteOh, I loved Ranger! I am really looking forward to seeing where Kate takes this series!
ReplyDeleteI love how rescue dogs are getting much-deserved attention in children's books - have you read Margaria Engle's novel and picture book yet? Same theme, I believe.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you feel better soon! :)