Marcia Z
has 4 followers and is following 5 people
- TX, USA
- member since March 27, 2010
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Marilyn Ricks says
Hi, Marcia. I saw something in today's paper about "The Shallows". It sounds like a worthwhile book to read.
Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Marilyn Ricks says
I just finished reading "A Faraway Island" which you recommended as a great book to accompany "Number the Stars". I loved this book! This is a story that my 6th grade girls will enjoy and won't be able to put down. I don't know if I told you already, but I also enjoyed reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks". This was one of the novels on the book club reading list. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.
Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Marilyn Ricks says
Hi, Marcia. I just read your note. I really enjoy Kathryn Lasky's books. She is so clever in her ability to manipulate words to mimic an actual language. When I showed Brittni P. the book I had read, she told me she had also read it and found it interesting.
Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Marilyn Ricks says
I have just about finished reading "Wolves of the Beyond" by Kathryn Lasky. This is a wonderfully complex story for advanced readers who can deal with new vocabulary which looks like it could be Gaelic. The author tells the story from the wolf's point of view and deals with the human emotions of rejection, abandonment, fitting in with your group etc. I can use this story to teach foreshadowing and flashback, as there are plenty of examples to show students. It didn't take long to figure out who murdered the newborn wolf pup whose only crime was to be born at the wrong time of the season unlike the protagonist who was born with a deformed paw and was, therefore, a "malcadh." These strange words are so intriguing, but I can see how a weak reader would give up on this story because it takes some effort to absorb and comprehend their meaning. It looks like this is the second book in a series. It reminds me a bit of that series "The Clan of the Cave Bear" a few years ago.
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Marilyn Ricks says
I was trying to find the graphic with the girl outstretched in the grass, a book open in her hands and daydreaming. I've used it many times but couldn't find it this time. However the one I am using will represent me just fine:)
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Joan R says
I hope you like it. I added _The Tenth Gift_ to my list to read. That was such a nice phone visit...thanks for calling.
My reading lately has been so dark--think I should probably "lighten it up."Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Joan R says
This is so great! I haven't figured it all out but can't wait to get going on it.
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
