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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling (2)

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling (2)

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Read 9/19/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This was a very fun book, but serious as well. The plot was action packed, like when Hermonie got petrified, and funny when Moaning Mertle was after Harry. I loved how Harry, Ron, and Hermonie started figuring out puzzles through clues left behind in the school and it symbolized the sequence of what would come.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like action, mystery, and suspense.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about bravery, friendship, animals, and problem-solving skills.

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, by J.K. Rowling (6)

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, by J.K. Rowling (6)

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Read 10/1/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: I thought this book was a good connection with Snape, even though his help was unknown until the end. It wasn't until this book that we started to discover that Snape was trying to help Harry, and that was a big plot twist, as well as a foreshadowing to Harry being endlessly protected by him
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like family, animals, and fantasy.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about will power, loyalty, and determination.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling (5)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling (5)

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Read 9/28/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: When Harry was being ignored by Ron and Hermonie, he was confused by the isolation. Discovering the Order was trying to keep him safe was very moving because it demonstrated that Harry had a family in the people he met. It was the start of the change in the mood of the rest of the series and it was the turning point of fun to more serious.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like team work and trust.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about team work, problem solving, trust, and friendship.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K. Rowling (4)

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K. Rowling (4)

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Read 9/25/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This book sent me on an emotional roller coaster when Harry was selected for the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Having his name thrown into the Goblet was another puzzle piece into his meeting with Voldemort. Cedric's death was a foreshadowing of the darkness to come. This is my favorite book in the series.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like obstacle courses, suspense, and wizardry.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about overcoming difficult situations, problem-solving, and fitness.

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Kim Possible: Volume 3, by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle

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Kim Possible: Volume 3, by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Graphic Novel
Review: I enjoyed reading about my favorite kid's show in a new light. Kim's battle against Shego was detailed in its wording, as well as the way the illustrations demonstrated it. I felt like I was more involved in the story because of the way the novel was formatted.
Age/Audience: 2nd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like cheerleaders, heroes, friendship, and adventure.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about different writing methods and fiction.

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Kim Possible: Volume 4, by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle

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Kim Possible: Volume 4, by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Graphic Novel
Review: I enjoyed reading about my favorite kid's show in a new way. The dynamic between Kim and Ron was emotional in this story and had me worried for the safety of both of the characters.
Age/Audience: 2nd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like cheerleaders, team work, heroes, friendship, and action stories.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about adventures, team work, and suspense.

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Graphic Novel
Review: This was a very long graphic novel, but it was a good introduction into The Hobbit series. Being introduced into a world of wizards and magic through this format helped me to be more involved on the adventures that the main character went on.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, and magic.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about magic and comparing films to text.

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Graphic Novel
Review: I enjoyed this variation to a very classic story. Robin's adventure in trying to be unlikely hero is riveting and had me on the edge of my seat as I waited to see what would happen if he was caught.
Age/Audience: 1st-4th. This book would be interesting to kids who like folklore and heroes.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about folklore and heroes.

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Graphic Novel
Review: I've never read the original but this graphic novel as piqued my interest in reading the original. The tale of Moby Dick sent me on an emotional roller coaster as I waited to see what would happen next, and the formatting of this book had me more involved in each scene.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like ocean life.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about the original story and where it came, retelling a story in a new way, and how interpretation can change with different people.

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Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy, by Barbara Park

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Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy, by Barbara Park

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Early Chapter Book
Review: Junie B. Jones was a classic series that I read when I was younger. Rereading this story, which was one of the most popular ones in my grade, was a delight. It was very funny. Junie's adventure when she began cutting her hair was hilarious and her passion to become a hair dress was adorable.
Age/Audience: 1st-3rd. This book would be interesting to kids who like beauty shops, styling hair, and making mistakes.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about using scissors the correct way and about beauty salons.

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Early Chapter Book
Review: I enjoyed reading this story. It was very well written and simple for an early reader to understand. This sisterly relationship between these two characters was one that I could semi-relate to my own relationship with my older brother, and it made me wish I had a younger sister when I was growing up.
Age/Audience: 1st-3rd. This book would be interesting to kids who like families and funny stories.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about family.

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Vacation Under the Volcano, by Mary Pope Osborne

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Vacation Under the Volcano, by Mary Pope Osborne

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Read 8/22/18
Genre: Early Chapter Book
Review: This series was one of my favorite's when I was growing up. I like the use of detail and imagery to place the reader into the story. The sense of adventure in this book was great and talked about ancient times, and running from the eruption was exciting. I enjoyed the Hercules plot twist at the end of the story.
Age/Audience: 1st-3rd. This story would be interesting to kids who like volcanoes and adventures.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about volcanoes, ancient times, and adventure.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J.K. Rowling (3)

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J.K. Rowling (3)

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Read 9/22/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: I loved the reunion between Harry and Sirius Black through the plot twist of Sirius not being a bad guy. The relationship of Sirius and Lupin was very emotional and more puzzle pieces were being discovered by Harry.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like wizardry, family, and the justice system.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about family, the justice system, friendship, and deceit.

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Read 8/23/18
Genre: Early Chapter Book
Review: This was a fun book to read. Pedro was an interesting character and his adventure was easy to follow through the writing. Pedro's detective adventure was adorable and how he solved his problem was creative.
Age/Audience: K-2nd grade. This book would be interesting to kids who like adventures and detectives.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about solving mysteries, problem solving, detectives, and law enforcement.

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Midnight on the Moon, by Mary Pope Osborne

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Midnight on the Moon, by Mary Pope Osborne

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Early Chapter Book
Review: This series was one of my favorite's when I was learning how to read. Osborne uses great descriptors to create an image of what is being told.
Age/Audience: 1st-3rd
Teaching Points: Solar System, The Moon, Astronauts

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, by J.K. Rowling (7)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, by J.K. Rowling (7)

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Read 10/4/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This was the most emotional and action packed book in the series, and it was a great conclusion to a saga. The journey to find the Horcruxes and the battle at the end had me on the edge of my seat as I waited to see what would happen. Draco's finale was sad as he was forced to choose between his family and his friends as it was so obvious he wanted out, and Neville's bravery was admirable.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like wizardry, fantasy, and action.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about family, friendship, heroes, and bravery.

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Dear America: A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, by Karen Hesse

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Dear America: A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, by Karen Hesse

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This series inspired me to begin a diary when I was younger. Rereading this story as an adult was very eye-opening. It is simple to read and the format in which it is written is inspiring. I enjoyed reading about how the main character was navigating through such a difficult time and found comfort in her family.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like the civil war and writing diaries.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about the Civil War and creating a diary.

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Dear America: Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, by Ellen Emerson White

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Dear America: Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, by Ellen Emerson White

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This story piqued my interest about the titanic when I was young and reading this as an adult was very enjoyable. I loved reading about how the main character experienced the titanic, as a child, and how she lived through everything.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like cruise ships, the Titanic, and diaries.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about the Titanic, oceans, cruises, ships, socioeconomic status, and writing in the format of a dairy.

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Read 9/24/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book, Newbery Honor
Review: This was a classic story that every class read in elementary school. Rereading this as an adult was delightful and insightful on some of the activities that we did to accompany this story. I enjoyed how Wilbur worked hard to continue Charlotte's legacy, and how she kept her promise to keep him alive.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th. This book would be interesting to kids who like farm animals and friendship.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about family, persistence, farms, farm animals, fairs, puberty, and friendship.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J.K. Rowling (1)

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J.K. Rowling (1)

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Read 9/16/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: This book started out as a strong introduction to this series. It's a great story to expand vocabulary and to push the boundaries of imagination. I've read this series over 5 times, and I always find new details that make the story greater.
Age/Audience: 3rd-12th. This book would be interesting to kids who like wizardry, strong imaginations, and fantasy.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about London, crime, family, and new adventures.

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Read 9/16/18
Genre: Older Chapter Book
Review: I had never read the book before but I had watched the movie. The book was very similar to the movie, but the book did a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. The way that the characters and the setting were described seemed different to the movie, but I enjoyed the change. Zero was my favorite character, and his evolution throughout the story was inspiring and demonstrated that it's never too late to learn how to read.
Age/Audience: 3rd-5th grade. This book would be interesting to kids who like deserts, family, and the justice system.
Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about the justice system, crime, punishment, cause and effect, family, and friendship.