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Name: John Hiemstra

Title: Rebound

Author: Eric Walters

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

The book is about two high school students, David a basketball star who was recently in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and Sean who had fallen in with the wrong crowd and wanted to make the school basketball team. The book follows both lads as they develop a friendship and "rebound" from their respective challenges.

I liked this book as a student because I really enjoy basketball, I enjoyed the message of working hard to overcome a challenge, and it gave me perspective on a situation that I hadn't previously thought about.

I would use this book in the classroom today as it covers challenges faced by people who are paraplegic and celebrates hard work.

The book I want to read is "When the Beat was Born" by Laban Carrick Hill. I choose this book because I like jazz and the premise of dancing instead of fighting is interesting to me.

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Liam McMullen “The Star Wars Trilogy” by multiple authors (George Lucas, Donald F. Glut, James Kahn)

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Liam McMullen “The Star Wars Trilogy” by multiple authors (George Lucas, Donald F. Glut, James Kahn)

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This book has the movies of the Star Wars Original Trilogy (just called Trilogy as it came out in 1987) written out in text. It has additional detail absent from the movies. It goes into more detail about Luke’s journey from a farm boy to a Jedi and destroying the (two) Death Stars and killing the Emperor/redeeming his father.

As a kid, this appealed to me because I was obsessed with Star Wars and it encouraged me to read. This book gave a more in-depth look into the world I enjoyed. I remember it because I still enjoy Star Wars (less obsessive), and this book, and other star wars media (especially the music), shaped me into who I am today.

Can you read this with a class today? It depends, while some students might be interested in Star Wars, students today might not be too fond of the age of the book and the stories they are based on. It would be encouraging to read the book and then watch the movies and look at comparisons and differences.

A book I haven’t read, but have always wanted to read is “The Fire Within” by Chris D’Lacey. This book has been on my shelf since 2005, as often as I attempted to read it and wanted to, I never did.

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Read 401 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Luke Skywalker dreamed of advantues out among the stars and alien worlds. But when he inte…

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My name is Marie-Eve Leger, my book is a book from a series called Dear Canada, the title is "Si je meurs avant le jour", in english it translates to " If I die before I wake". It talks about a young girl who is taking care of her sister is sick from the Spanish Flu, and she is writing to a good friend. The book is based in Toronto in 1918. I first started reading this series when I was in fourth grade, and the emotional stories that were so descriptive of a part of history that you only learn briefly about in class, was truly eye-opening because the young girls were usually the same age as I was.

The second book I chose is called "Orizzonti" by Paola Formica. The book has no words written on the pages, it allows you to interpret the images, and the character to what you think the scene is depicting. I chose it as a comparison to the heavy novel that I read, to show that you can have many words or no words at all, and still have a beautiful book with a rich story.

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Lily Dingman – Percy Jackson & The Olympians The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan 

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Lily Dingman – Percy Jackson & The Olympians The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan 

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This book follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson who learns that he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea. Percy with his friends, Grover and Annabeth, set out on a Journey across the United States to help clear his name in the matter of who stole Zeus’s (Greek God of Thunder) master lightening bolt. Ultimately, Percy’s journey is to prevent an all-out war between the Gods.

This book appealed to me because I loved Greek mythology and because my mom would tell me stories about different Gods. So, I loved that this was an adventure book about Greek mythology. This was the first book I remember actively wanting to read, which led to me reading the rest of the series.

I would use this book in the classroom because it is still a book I love and one that I think is interesting. It’s a fun, light-hearted adventure book that also has a mini message about dyslexia. In this book, Percy is dyslexic, but it’s not a disadvantage to him (as the book progresses). In this story, it is almost like his ‘superpower,’ and I love that message about learning disabilities: that it is not a disadvantage but a superpower.

The book I've never read is Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. I remember my friends talking about this book but I never got around to reading it.

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Name: Erin Lacey

Book: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Author: Roald Dahl

Description: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is comedic chapter book about a young boy who wins a ticket to a chocolate factory alongside 4 other children and company.

What appealed to me about this story was young children exploring a chocolate factory. When I read it, I hadn't yet seen the movie and the chocolate factory was open to imagination and creativity.

I would use this book in my classroom since it is a chapter book with images.

Book I have not yet read: Little House on The Prairie

Growing up, I disliked reading, but my sister read this series religiously. I also grew up watching the tv show and would like to read the book.

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Aidan Nielsen "Dear George Clooney, Please Marry my Mom"

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Aidan Nielsen "Dear George Clooney, Please Marry my Mom"

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This book is a young adult fiction book that goes through the story of a teenager struggling with the recent separation of her parents. She is struggling with her father moving from her hometown of Vancouver to Los Angeles with her new step-mom (whom she hates but gives a chance and gets to know her throughout the novel). She struggles with the emotions of how both her parents are handling the separation while also sending letter weekly to George Clooney to marry her mother whom starts off very distant and not present but then becomes present and is able to deal with the situation throughout the book.

I really liked this book as a student because I was actively dealing with the exact same issues the main character had in grade 6, and also struggled to give either of my step parents a chance just like Violet (the main character). The book is also written by my aunt whom I never really got to meet as a child so this brought me closer to her and she actually came into my class after we did a whole project on this book.

I believe this book is really good for students as they may or may not resonate with the character, but it gives different view points of their friends/classmates that may have experienced or are experiencing the same issues and emotions that Violet is going through.

The book I would like to read is "A Wrinkle in Time" the graphic novel. I chose this book because I watched the movie (which was not great but had good potential). I am not great at staying engaged in novels, so a graphic novel intrigues me.

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Joshua Shimizu - Is There Really a Human Race?

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Joshua Shimizu - Is There Really a Human Race?

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Author: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell

Explores the metaphor of a "race" to reflect on life's journey. Follows the story of a boy. Highlights asking questions, while considering the pressure of success, competition and comparison. By the end of the book, good choices, empathy and kindness are highlighted, conveying that life is not a race.

I think this book could be used in a classroom as students often think finishing first should be a priority. This text can also be used to introduce building connections and being kind to all.

A book that I Haven't read is Harry Potter. I chose this book because I feel like it is a classic story which fosters so much imagination and creativity.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Tristan Hickey)

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Tristan Hickey)

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The book tells the story of a boy who gives a mouse a cookie, and it is off to the races after that. The mouse asks for a glass of milk. He then requests a straw to drink the milk, a mirror to see his milk mustache, nail clippers to trim his hair in the mirror, and a broom to sweep up the hair he cut.

This book was the first thing that came to my mind. I remember my early teachers reading this to me and I could always visualize the pictures in my head as my Mom would read it to me.

I think this would be a great book to read to younger students. It leaves them guessing what will happen next and is engaging.

A book/ series that I haven't read yet but want to is the Harry Potter series. Everyone always talks about it and I feel like i'm missing out.

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Title: Green Eggs and Ham

Author: Dr. Seuss

Genre: Fiction

Sam-I-am likes green eggs and ham and wants other people to enjoy them too. He wants the author to enjoy them too but the author keeps rejecting trying it. Finally, the narrator tries green eggs and ham and discovers he actually likes them.

I think I liked this book as an elementary student because of its playful rhymes and colourful picture creations. It was a fun and easy book to read.

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Title: Divergent

Author: Veronica Roth

Genre: Science Fiction

This book is a written in post-apocalyptic Chicago where people live in 5 separated factions (groups) based on their traits values, personality traits, and social affiliations. Each faction is responsible for a different role in the city.

I really enjoyed this book as I was very into futuristic and dystopian series. There was a lot of action and suspense and I kept wanting to reading more.

I think this book is a book that students would be very interested in and would be able to have a lot of discussions about, especially due to the divisions in the society.

A book I would like to read is Shatter Me. It is also a dystopian type book and it was a very popular book when I was in middle school.

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Bad Kitty Gets a Bath by Nick Bruel. It's a funny illustrated how to book. There's lot of illustrations that make reading the book fun. This was the first book that I enjoyed reading on my own.

The book that I want to read is "The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes" by Anne Mazer. I chose this book because it seems like it would be a good guide to helping kids navigate in a new grade.

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My name is Kiya Lamontagne and I brought Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling, a piece of Children's Literature. In short, the story is about a duckling that does not fit in with the others. This duckling feels isolated, and like he does not belong with his brothers and sisters. By the end of the story, the duckling learns that he is not ugly, he is just different, and is actually a swan. This book can bring on a great discussion about appearances, differences, and the feeling of belonging. The book includes strong themes of bullying and misperceptions that I think would be a great topic in the classroom.

A book that I have not yet read but would like to is Web Kinew's biography, Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes. I am interested in this book because when I was 18, my family discovered that we have Metis roots, and that I am approximately 1/4-1/3 Metis. Unfortunately, documents were lost or hidden and we were not able retrieve our exact percentage of Indigenous heritage. That said, I would love to inform classrooms about Indigenous studies, and I think that a book that primarily discusses accomplished Indigenous peoples is a great way to begin an informed and respectful discussion.

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My name is Hilary Aubrey and the book I chose today was "Oh, the places you'll go". This classic book, loved by generations of families, talks to the young (or adult!) reader about what life is, what they can expect as they get older and how to move through the experience of living with joy, thankfulness, ambition and kindness. Sometimes things will be wonderful; sometimes there will be challenges. I remember it because of the colourful pictures on each page and the meaning of the book. I would use it in the classroom today because the messages behind it are so important for any part of your life.

The book I want to read is "Where do balloons go? An Uplifting Mystery" by Jamie Lee Curtis. I loved that this book was about the journey of the little boys imagination with where he believed the balloon would go, and it allows other kids to open their imagination as well. I am excited to read about his creative journey!

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(Isra Bouzidi) LE PETIT PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 

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(Isra Bouzidi) LE PETIT PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 

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Name: Isra Bouzidi

Title: Le petit prince

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Genre: Novella, fiction, Children's literature, fantasy, french

A book I have read: Le petit Prince

Plot: A young prince travels from planet to planet, meeting various characters and learning life lessons, ultimately reflecting on love, loss, and human nature.

Characters: The Little Prince, the Aviator, the Rose, and various inhabitants of different planets.

Theme: The importance of relationships, imagination, and seeing beyond the surface of things.

Appeal: The story's simplicity hides deep philosophical insights, making it memorable and impactful. I remember it for its timeless lessons about love and the human condition.

Classroom Use: Yes, I would use this book as it encourages critical thinking and emotional intelligence, important for students’ personal growth.

A book I have not read: The Giver

I chose The Giver because of its reputation as a thought-provoking dystopian novel that challenges perceptions of utopia, memory, and individuality, topics that could foster deep discussions in a classroom setting.

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In the early 2000s, Marvel Comics launch a new line of comics called the "Ultimate Comics" where they retold the origins of their characters for modern audiences (ie with better dialogue and modern art styles). The first volume of Ultimate Spider-Man lengthened Peter Parkers origin story for a 10 page comic to ~140 pages, but maintained the basic structure of the plot; Peter gets bit by a radioactive Spider before his uncle is murdered in a violent crime. I liked this as a young boy because I loved the Spider-Man movies and thought his super powers were really cool.

The unread book I chose is The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman because I have read about half his works and have loved them all.

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Name: Jana

Title: Sisters 8: Annie's Adventures

Author: Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Genre: Mystery

This book is about 8 sisters who are searching for their parents who disappeared on New Year's Eve. There are 8 books in the series and in each book a different sister discovers a power they have that will help them find their parents.

I think I liked this book as an elementary student because it isn't very long and long books intimidated me. I also like mystery books as they were the only ones that kept me interested as someone who didn't like to read.

A book I haven't read yet but would like to read is The Wild Robot. I have seen trailers for the movie on TV, but I grew up in a household where we always had to read the book before we watch the movie.

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This book is about the life of a middle schooler named Greg who is trying to navigate the challenges of being a teen in school. His story is presented in the form of a diary with sketches and comedic commentary. Greg starts 6th grade where he discovers social hierarchies, trying to fit in, societal norms, friendship, bullying, family dynamics, etc. Throughout his journey, Greg learns valuable lessons about self acceptance and the ups and downs of growing up. The book appealed to me when I was a kid for several reasons. Firstly, the pictures. I have always admired picture books, and the visuals in the form of sketches felt more personal. Greg's story was very representative of the reality of being a middle schooler here in Ontario, which was also nice to be able to connect to. I would for sure use this book in the classroom! It is a book I believe many students would be able to relate to and would make the students feel comforted in navigating the same challenges that Greg goes through.

Book I would like to read = The wizard of Oz

I have always liked fairy tales, and a goal I had growing up was to read every classic fairy tail. This one I haven't gotten around to, so I was interested in reading it.

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I enjoyed the Hobbit because it was written through the eyes of someone in an entirely different world; I was not interested in reading something that did not feel mystical or fantastical and as a result far different than my own life.

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Hope Ballinger

I have to go! - Robert Munsch

The book follows a little kid and his family's day to day life in the winter season. The family's life is a struggle because everyday the parents ask their child numerous times before dressing the child and before leaving the house if he needs to go pee. The child always says he does not need to go to the bathroom, and he insists he does not. However, as soon as the child gets all ready to go and all dressed in his winter attire, he tells his parents that now he has to go pee. This cycle happens over and over again in different contexts throughout the book, and the parents' frustration is never-ending.

I loved this book as an elementary student because I thought it was hilarious. I laughed reading it again and again, with the detailed illustrations, the descriptiveness of the text, and the repetitiveness of the book.

I would use this book in the classroom today, but perhaps grades a bit younger than 4th grade. It is a very silly book that will get kids laughing, loving reading, and perhaps they can relate to it.

The book I want to read is called Forever Fingerprints by Sherrie Eldridge. I chose this book because it is about adoption, which is a topic I am passionate about and I think it is an important topic for kids to learn about as well, to develop compassion and understanding about other children's home lives.

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Matilda is a story about a smart little girl who loves to read and learn, but her parents don’t care about her. At school, she deals with a mean principal named Miss Trunchbull. Matilda discovers she has special powers that let her move things with her mind. With the help of her kind teacher, Miss Honey, she uses her powers to make things right and stand up to the bad people in her life. As a kid I loved the imagination behind the book. It's a fun and inspiring story about being brave and kind and that’s why I would use it in my classroom today.

A book I never read was the Dork diaries. By Rachel Renee Russell. I remember all my friends reading it and loving it, but as a kid I never got around to reading it. But it was a comic script type of book, with lots of images, therefore I think it would be a fun read for younger kids, as it’s relatable to them and being in school.

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About a Ghost on a beach and some kids.

I remember it because it was one of 10 books I read and it was fun to read. I am also thinking about Halloween, so this book came to mind. I would not use this book in a classroom because there wasn't any educational benefit and not all kids like scary books.

The mouse and the lion

I heard about this book and while I was in Italy, one of the museums had this story depicted as a painting.

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Name: Caitlin McKee

Title: No Safe Harbour

Author: Julie Lawson

Genre: Historical Fiction

This book is about a young girl's day to day experiences of her life just before and throughout the Halifax explosion in 1917. It is formatted through her journal entries.

I really enjoyed this book because I felt connected to how real it was written. I liked learning about real life events in the world and it was interesting to read about them through the eyes of someone my age at the time. I also enjoyed writing and it inspired me to write about my life as she did.

Yes, I would. I think it is important to learn about historic events (especially in Canada) and it is interesting to learn about them in this way.

A book I haven't read is "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery. I chose this book because it has been a book series that I always wanted to read but never ended up reading. I think it would been something I would have (and still would) enjoy.

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William Morrissey - Bone: Tall Tales, by Jeff Smith

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William Morrissey - Bone: Tall Tales, by Jeff Smith

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The Bone comic series is about three cousins who are run out of their hometown of boneville, become separated in the desert, then find eachother in a far away land. They become acquainted with the locals, and learn that the community is under the threat of a great swarm of locusts, thus beginning a hero’s journey to stop the oncoming threat.

I think my interest in the series came from the familiar hero’s journey cycle, the fact that the illustrations were visually appealing, and that my friends were also invested in the plot, which became a talking point in our free time.

I don’t know if I would necessarily use this book in a class setting as an educational tool by any means, but it does make for a fun adventure series for students in their free time to enjoy, so having a set available might be fun.

The book I would have liked to read is The Hardy Boys Vol. 1 by Franklin W. Dixon. This book was present in almost every house I visited when visiting family growing up, and my father bought me a copy to read hoping I would enjoy it. I could never manage to get into it as I didn’t enjoy reading, especially not the mystery genre. Today I think I could give it a fair try and possibly enjoy it.

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Name: Mackenzie Nicholson

Title: Smelly Socks

Author: Robert Munsch

Genre: Children Picture Book

As a child, my sister and I's favourite books to read were those written by Robert Munsch. In the book, Tina gets a new pair of socks that she loves so much and refuses to take them off. She shows up to school with these smelly socks and her classmates take action to clean them. This is a funny and lighthearted story that children love to read. I remember this appealing to me as a child because of all the colourful illustrations, which would be suitable for a young child. I'm not sure if I would necessarily use this book in a lesson, but more of a fun read as a reward.

A book that I have not read, but would like to read is the Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier. I chose this book because it is an iconic piece of Canadian literature. The book also portrays the relationship between Canadian francophones and anglophones, which I thought could be useful when teaching Canadian history to children.

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Alicia Banc- The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)

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Alicia Banc- The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)

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I chose this book more so because it's the first in a series that I was obsessed with when I was in middle school. The Lightning Thief follows a kid Percy Jackson who finds himself battling mythological monsters. It's then revealed to him that he himself is a demi-god. He is sent on a mission to help save the mortal world. It's a fantasy genre novel full of action, mythology and humour which quickly became a favourite of mine. To this day I will re-read the series as it sparked a lifelong love of mythology within me. So much so that I went into Greek and Roman Studies for my undergraduate degree.

The new novel I picked is called Fatty Legs by Christy and Margaret Fenton. It's based off a true story of Margaret- a young Inuit girl who goes into a Residential School. I picked this novel because I think it's important to learn about Indigenous stories from a young age, and this seemed like an age appropriate way for middle schoolers to (hopefully) continue their education on Residential Schools. The book has illustrations as well as real photographs from Margaret's life that can hopefully help the students grasp that this is not just a story but a real historical event.

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The Dot stars a reluctant young girl named Vashti who initially despises her art class as she believes she has no real capabilities. In spite of this, her teacher simply says if she can't draw something complex, start with something easy, start with a Dot. What begins as a simple Dot quickly inspires larger Dots, smaller Dots, dot within Dots, and before she knows it, Vashti's art is now something she takes real pride in. She learns art isn't easy or complex, it doesn't have to mean anything to anyone, art simply is and the first step is making a mark and seeing where it takes you.

I looooooove this book, it's just so sweet and honest about the artistic experience, and imposter syndrome as a whole. It speaks to kids and adults who might be nervous to take a leap into something new or challenging under the assumption they won't succeed, and frames success as something personal, not publicly determined.

I would use this book in every classroom, people are nervous about trying new things and making mistakes, and this book can reframe perspectives and foster an environment of exploration and risk-taking.

The book I have not read is called The Misewa Chronicles and it was described to me as a YA, adventure novel akin to The Chronicles of Narnia, but set in Canada and using indigenous mythology and legends as the backdrop. I chose this book because I know very little about indigenous Canadian culture and I think this will give me good starting point to ask more questions and learn more relevant topics for my students, and my own benefit.

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Name: Sameeha Siddiqui

Title: Charlotte's Web

Author: E.B. White

Genre: Children's Literature

Charlotte's Web is a story set on a farm about a pig named Wilbur and his spider friend Charlotte who saves Wilbur's life by writing words about him in her web.

I think what I really loved about the book is the unlikely friendships that emerged throughout the story. The friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur, Wilbur and Fern, and even Templeton and Wilbur. It showed that there are no bounds to where friendships can arise, and even the most unlikely of friends can have the greatest impact on your life.

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Ethan Costescu “The Ruins of Gorlan” by John Flanagan

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Ethan Costescu “The Ruins of Gorlan” by John Flanagan

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This book follows the life of a boy in a middle age world, working to be a warrior for his kingdom before his skills he displays get him scouted for a role he never thought of becoming , a Ranger. It follows the boy as he dedicates all his time and energy into learning the new skills required for his profession, trying to gain the respect of his new teacher.

I enjoyed this book as a kid because in introduced me to a different type of book than what I was used to. This book series created a huge world over 13 books that got me to try and envision different societies and showing challenges faced by the characters.

I would use this book in a classroom as it covers the connections of different seemingly disconnected societies and how what we are “meant to be” may not be what we assumed it was by following out peers.

The book I want to read is “The Dark Prophecy” by Rick Riordan. This book was a continuation of the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series’ I enjoyed as a student and I would like to see the new story lines of this world and it’s characters.

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The Ultra Violets is about 4 best friends that get splattered with a mysterious purple goo from their parent's lab and gain superpowers. They go forward as a crime-fighting group to defeat evil.

I remember loving the friendships and the effort this book put into developing them. I always love reading stories about female friendship or sisterhood. One thing that really stood out to me is that the Black girl in the friend group was very typically girly but she was also the smartest one of the group! I loved that she didn't have to explain these parts of herself.

I would have this book on the shelf in my classroom but I wouldn't teach it. While I had great experiences with it, the reviews I've read note that a lot of the characters are very static and fit squarely into the roles assigned at the beginning of the book.

I have been meaning to read The Book Thief, I think it's a classic and it's been on my list for years.

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In this final chapter, Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for the keys to destroy Lord Voldemort once and for all. Hogwarts is no longer the only setting in this adventure. I loved the world of Harry Potter and I read this book at least 10 times, probably more. Perhaps I related to Harry and his struggle with his place in the world, really I think I just loved the magic and the prophesy of it all. Plus the clean "Total Good vs. Total Evil" story fit very cleanly into my child-brain.

I would almost certainly not use this book in my classroom today. As many probably know, JKR has been espousing violent anti-trans rhetoric for quite some time, I would not want to encourage buying this book or be seen as endorsing Joanne at this point. Plus, this book series lacks nuance between good and evil and represents non-white characters in problematic ways (i.e. "Kingsley Shacklebolt").

I chose: No Ordanary Day by Deborah Ellis. Chosen for what looks like a unique perspective on children and people from a part of the world I have not learned much about. Plus I like when the reader knows more than the character right off the bat, as we do when reading the synopsis.

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The search for WondLa is a science fiction fantasy novel. Eva, the protagonist, was raised by her robot mother in a secluded bunker, and knows nothing of the outside world... until she gets a little too curious. On the surface Eva must navigate a strange world full odd creatures and unatural challenges. An amazing twist on a coming of age novel with themes of family and found family.

I loved this book because of the beautifully weird and creapy art throughout. The strange organic world both scared and appealed to me.

I would use the book in a classroom today. Although the book looks huge it has really large font and many pictures that made it more accessible to me as a child (who didn't know they needed reading glasses). It is part of a series but I think the first book is great as a stand alone novel as well.

Stories for a Lost Child

This novel was part of the young adult display at the library for Indiginous fiction. I want to make more of an effort to read stories from authors with differnt backgrounds than myself. Similar to what I enjoyed about WondLa, the story includes scifi aspects, mysterious notes and humour. The chapter "Indians in Space, Episode One: No Horizons" apears a quarter of the way through the book and really stuck out to me. A silly play on classic scifi tv show titles. Another coming of age novel featuring a young female protagonist that I am excited to add to my read list.

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This book is about 3 siblings, Violet, Klaus and Sunny, whose parents died in a fire and their only living relative is their Uncle, Count Olaf. The kid's parents had a lot of money and soon found out that Count Olaf was only in it for the money and that they were always followed by bad luck everywhere they went. The book follows their lives trying to escape Count Olaf and the series follows 12 more books in different places.

The second book is titled Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing, written by Judy Blume. This book has been on my bookshelf for as long as I can remember and my parents always wanted me to read it but I never did.

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This fiction novel is written as the journal of the protagonist, Greg, a middle schooler trying to fit in with his peers.

This book appealed to me as I could relate to it, and it was also easy to read, as the author included little drawings in it. I remember this book, as I read the first 9 books (the series is still going).

Although this book is a good read, I would not use it in the classroom today, as in the book, Greg makes a popularity list of everyone in his grade, placing himself at the bottom. This could encourage students to do the same and have a negative impact on their self-esteem.

A novel I would like to read is Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. I chose this book as it follows the challenges encountered by a student with dyslexia and how their teacher helped them gain confidence and pride.

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Name: Natalie Liguori

Title: The Babysitters Club

Author: Ann. M. Martin

The Babysitters Club is a series of books about a group of four girls who start a babysitting club for their town who is struggling to find people to watch their young children. I really enjoyed these books as they focus on many different themes including friendship, illness, family and loss. These themes made the books very relatable and and I found myself becoming emotionally attached to the characters.

I would definitely use these books in my classroom today because they focus on a lot of real life issues and situations that the girls must deal with in their own lives. It also demonstrates the importance of hard work, helping out others, and good friendships.

The book that I haven’t read yet but would like to read is called From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle. This book is a memoir from a Metis man about overcoming trauma, prejudice, and addiction. I believe this book is a very important read in terms of learning more about Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous culture, their struggles, and the power of finding your roots in traumatic situations.

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Edward Eyamie

Book - Bone: Out From Boneville

A family of bone cousins set out an a grand journey. This is the first book (technically the second) that serves to set the stage for their adventure. The story does a great job of balancing humour and serous tones of self discovery.

I was drawn to this comic series because as a kid I didn't love reading so I found that the format was able to tell an interesting story in a genre I liked while not being overly wordy. The illustrations are also very well done which kept me engaged and wanting to learn more about the world.

I would probably have this book series in a classroom but I doubt I would use it to teach any specific lessons. It could be a bridge for students that were not very into reading like myself, but I don't think the content is particularly relevant to a classroom setting.

A book I haven't read that I want to were the Geronimo Stilton books. I enjoyed that there were so many different settings but I never had any of them as a kid. Lots of people in my elementary school read these and really enjoyed them which contributed to my interest in the series.

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Matilda by Roald Dahl

A girl learns to love reading and school through her teacher, Miss Honey, amid creulty from her parents and the school Headmistress, who Matilda gets revenge on through the use of her psychic powers, which develop as her relationship with Miss Honey does.

I loved this book as a child because I, like many, found it empowering to see a kid stand up to her teachers and parents. Matilda made reading cool for a lot of kids, which I think is really valuable. Because of this, I think this is still an appropriate book to use in classrooms today, because it empowers and encourages kids to look at their education as a kind of superpower. It also has a great movie adaptation, and a recent musical movie adaptation that students may enjoy.

The book I chose but have not yet read is called "Funeral Songs for Dying Girls" by Cherie Dimaline. I chose this book because of the author—a popular Indigenous writer who wrote "The Marrow Thieves", which is a popular middle school book which I really enjoy!

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Michael Booker - Lord of the Rings Series. 

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Michael Booker - Lord of the Rings Series. 

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The story follows Frodo Baggins and the fellowship of the ring in their quest to destroy the one ring to rule them all. My enthusiasm for the series came from my father and grandmother who were also very big into the series. I loved the storytelling and the incredibly detailed description used by Tolkien. This was the first real novel I remember reading growing up, and it really sparked my interest in reading.

I would potentially use this book with a class, however, I think it would be best suited for an older group, maybe grade 7 or 8. I think some of the themes are worth discussing with students. The language may be difficult for some, but I think that breaking it down with the students would be beneficial for their overall reading comprehension.

The book I have not read yet is a book I found in the resource centre titled, 21: The Story Of Roberto Clemente. This book appealed to me because it tells the story of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and the hardships he had to deal with on and off the field as one of the first ever Latin players to play major league baseball. I believe it would be a great story to expose kids to and learn about him as a man and a player.

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Hi. My name is Zova and the book I choose is called Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This book is about an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face Auggie Pullman, who shows us that kindness brings us together. He was born with a facial differences which has prevented him to going to the mainstream school. Starting 5th grade, he just wanted to be treated like and ordinary kid, but the classmates bully him. What appealed to me about the book is that this book conveys a lesson of acceptance, compassion, and empathy. I would use this book in the classroom because it teaches that bullying among students is wrong and everyone should be respected and welcome in the classroom.

The book I want to read is Wonderland of Feelings because I want to learn nd understand more about kids emotions and their special needs.

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Jaclyn Enchin - My favorite childhood book

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Jaclyn Enchin - My favorite childhood book

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Name: Jaclyn Enchin

Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Author: J.K. Rowling

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

This book is the fourth in the infamous Harry Potter series. Harry returns for his fourth year at Hogwarts. There is a tournament between the 3 major schools of magic. 3 players are drawn from the Goblet of Fire. Harry's name is mysteriously drawn and he must compete as a fourth player.

I liked this book as a student because I specifically liked the set up of the tournament. The idea of competition is exciting and the mystery continues, only revealed at the very end. The book is also full of characters and creatures, namely the dragons, that expand the imagination.

The book I want to read is "Fortunately The Milk" by Neil Gaiman. Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite children's book authors. The book is about cereal, on of my favourite things to eat, and time travel. The two together would make an interesting plot.