https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj Children’s Literature Project en-us 2017-12-04 21:52:23 UTC 2025-11-19 14:33:59 UTC hello@padlet.com aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213094463 The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, is about a young girl who tries to help her father solve her murder. Susie Salmon is murdered by a serial killer. Although she has died, she is stuck in the “in between” stage, where she can still communicate with her family. Here, she sends her father signs that help lead him to solving Susie’s murder. This mystery is great for middle schoolers, up through high school readers. ]]> 2017-12-04 21:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213094463 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213097798 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a love story based during the roaring 20’s. In New York, a man by the name, Jay Gatsby, lives in a giant mansion. The mysterious man throws many parties, but is never seen. Many do not know the truth about him. The truth is, he is still in love with his young romance that he had before the war, Daisy Buchanan. This book is filled with mystery, love excitement, murder, and scandal. This is an appropriate book for high school readers. ]]> 2017-12-04 22:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213097798 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213098751 Wintergirls, by Laurie Halse Anderson, is a story about a girl who is anorexic. Lia, the main character, narrerates the story, and tells her point of view on being thin. Lia struggles when her friend Cassie becomes ill, and dies from anorexia. This book exposes the real struggles of a person with an eating disorder, and how it affects their whole life. This book is appropriate for middle school and high school girl readers.]]> 2017-12-04 22:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213098751 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213101248 This book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, takes place in a future society. In this society, reading is illegal. Books are also illegal, and libraries are burned to the ground. The main character, Guy Montag is a fireman, who’s job is to start fires in order to burn books. However, he has a secret passion for saving them. This book is great for middle and high school readers.]]> 2017-12-04 22:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213101248 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213105168 This book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, takes place in southern Alabama in the early 1950’s. An African American man is falsely accused of raping a young white woman. This story also revolves around a young girl, Scout’s, view on the world. Her father Atticus, is defending Tom Robinson in the trial. This story discusses racism, right and wrong, and friendship. It is also about understanding that people are not always who you think they are. Boo Radley, a town outcast, ends up being a hero. This book is great for high school readers.]]> 2017-12-04 22:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213105168 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213143613 Number the Stars by Louis Lowry is a story about a young Jewish girl named, Annemarie. Her and her family have been deeply affected by World War II, and are forced to live under Nazi rule. Annemarie then, is forced to go on a dangerous, risky mission in order to save her friend. This book is appropriate for fifth grade readers, and is great for learning about WWII.]]> 2017-12-05 03:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213143613 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213144250 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, is a mystery novel that involves a main character, Clay, who discovers tapes that were voice recorded by a girl who committed suicide, Hannah. These tapes affect many people, and uncover the real reason why Hannah wanted to die. This murder mystery is exciting, and more appropriate for middle to high school-aged students. ]]> 2017-12-05 03:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213144250 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213145677 The novel Hoot by Carl Hiaasen, is a fun, adventurous story of three friends who make a goal to save a natural home for owls. This story takes place during the summer in a small city in Florida. When builders want to buil on a home for endangered owls, the three friends and sheriff come together to stop the bulldozers from destroying the animal’s homes. This book is great for middle school readers. ]]> 2017-12-05 04:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213145677 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213146236 This classic book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, is about the exciting expeditions of a southern boy named, Huck. Huck is an orphan who lives on his own, and floats down the river with his friend, Jim. Together, they end up on a steam boat, and meet many people on their way. This story is great for high school students. It’s strong southern dialogue makes it challenging but interesting to read, and also teaches about history. ]]> 2017-12-05 04:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213146236 aprizalll https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213147408 The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a story of love between 4 different people. The main character, Coverdale is a poet who lives in Arcadia, a natural community. Here, he struggles with Hollingsworth, whom loves Zenobia. Hollingsworth is a tougher man, who wins over Zenobia, while Coverdale settles for Pricilla. Zenobia dies in the end, unexpectedly. This book is about love, identity, truth, and scandal. This is an appropriate book for high school or college readers. ]]> 2017-12-05 04:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aprizalll/8ttqmukkzjgj/wish/213147408