How I Teach Whole Class Novels

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  • A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

    • ASIN: 0547577311
    • ISBN: 0547577311
    • Brand: Clarion Books
    • Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

    The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys"... [Read More]

  • To Kill a Mockingbird

    • ASIN: 0060935464
    • ISBN: 0060935464
    • Brand: Harper Perennial
    • Manufacturer: Harper Perennial

    Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American ReadHarper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatredOne of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold m... [Read More]

  • Brave (Berrybrook Middle School)

    • ASIN: 0316363189
    • ISBN: 0316363189
    • Brand: Yen Press
    • Manufacturer: Yen Press

    The charming world of Berrybrook Middle School gets a little bigger in this follow-up to Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward! Still on high alert about the looming threat of sunspots, Jensen of the art club reaches out to the school newspaper to spread his message. But when Jenny and Akilah discover that Berrybrook's resident bullies have set their sights ... [Read More]

  • Fish in a Tree

    • ASIN: 0142426423
    • ISBN: 0142426423
    • Brand: PUFFIN
    • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

    "Fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —Kirkus ReviewsAlly has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.  She is afraid to ask for help... [Read More]

  • Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

    • ASIN: 1940556007
    • ISBN: 1940556007
    • Brand: Candy Wrapper Inc
    • Manufacturer: Candy Wrapper Inc.

    Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and upGuided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600LKid-Tested, Parent and Teacher Approved.Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient - Children's AnthologiesRoyal Dragonfly Award Winner - Children's Chapter BookWishing Shelf Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book"Code 7 engages kids through entertain... [Read More]

  • Wonder

    • UPC: 884605417896
    • ASIN: 0375869026
    • ISBN: 0375969020
    • Brand: Palacio
    • Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers

  • To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel

    • ASIN: 0062798189
    • ISBN: 0062798189
    • Manufacturer: Harper

    “This gorgeously rendered graphic-novel version provides a new perspective for old fans but also acts as an immersive introduction for youngsters as well as any adult who somehow missed out on the iconic story set in Maycomb, Alabama.”--USA TodayA beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize–win... [Read More]

  • Restart

    • ASIN: 1338053809
    • ISBN: 1338053809
    • Manufacturer: Scholastic Press

    Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to schoo... [Read More]

  • The Art Teacher's Survival Guide for Elementary and Middle Schools

    • UPC: 884850557330
    • ASIN: 0470183020
    • ISBN: 0470183020
    • Brand: Jossey-Bass
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

    Easy ways to infuse art into classroom learning One of the most popular books in the Jossey-Bass Teacher series is now available in a completely updated and expanded version. With more than 110 creative art projects in varied types of media--from drawing to digital--plus tips, tools, and curricular resources, The Art Teacher's Survival Guide for E... [Read More]

  • Out of My Mind

    • ASIN: 1416971718
    • ISBN: 1416971718
    • Brand: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
    • Manufacturer: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

    Over 1.5 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind and discovered the brilliant mind of Melody Brooks. Out of My Mind spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list! “If there’s one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.” —Denver Post “A gutsy, c... [Read More]

  • The Alchemist

    • ASIN: 0062315005
    • ISBN: 0062315005
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: HarperOne

  • Algebra Handbook for Gifted Middle School Students: Strategies, Concepts, and More Than 700 Problems with Solutions

    • UPC: 884417076731
    • ASIN: 1514329654
    • ISBN: 1514329654
    • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    The Algebra Handbook for Gifted Middle School Students gives you the most effective methods, tips, and strategies for solving algebra problems in both conventional and unconventional ways. The techniques taught here will allow students to arrive at answers to algebra questions more quickly and to avoid making careless errors. The material in this b... [Read More]

  • Wishtree

    • ASIN: 1250043220
    • ISBN: 1250043220
    • Manufacturer: Feiwel & Friends

    "Warm and thoughtful, this story is told from the perspective of an ancient oak tree who has seen it all. Bestselling author Katherine Applegate gets readers rooting for the old tree, along with the people and animals who come to depend on it. The shorter length and strong plot are appealing for middle grade readers who are growing into novels with... [Read More]

  • Hatchet

    • ASIN: 1416936475
    • ISBN: 9781416936473
    • Brand: SIMON & SCHUSTER
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

    This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared—and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge o... [Read More]

  • The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner)

    • ASIN: 0375866280
    • ISBN: 0375866280
    • Brand: Ember
    • Manufacturer: Ember

    When Jessica is told she’ll never run again, she puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before. The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story.   Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She’s not comforted by the news that she’ll be able to walk with the help o... [Read More]

  • Real Friends

    • ASIN: 1626727856
    • ISBN: 1626727856
    • Brand: FIRST SECOND
    • Manufacturer: First Second

    “Fresh and funny.” ―New York Times Book ReviewNewbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends―and why it's worth the journey.When best friends are not forever . . . Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since... [Read More]

  • The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

    • ASIN: B004J4X32U
    • Manufacturer: Delacorte Press

  • The Things They Carried

    • UPC: 046442706414
    • ASIN: 0618706410
    • ISBN: 0544309766
    • Brand: Mariner Books
    • Manufacturer: Mariner Books

    A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling.   The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley... [Read More]

  • The Wild Robot

    • ASIN: 0316381993
    • ISBN: 0316381993
    • Brand: Peter Brown
    • Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    "Wild Robot is an excellent choice for young readers looking for engaging early middle grade novels. A discarded robot finds love and a sense of belonging on an island of animals in Peter Brown's well-crafted story. Profound moments and warm humor make this a winner." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorWall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestsell... [Read More]

  • The Rise of the Monkey King: A Story in Simplified Chinese and Pinyin, 600 Word Vocabulary Level (Journey to the West) (Volume 1) (Chinese Edition)

    • ASIN: 154466401X
    • ISBN: 154466401X
    • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    "The Rise of the Monkey King" is the first book in the 6-volume "Journey to the West" series of stories by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. Other titles include "Trouble in Heaven", "The Immortal Peaches" and "The Young Monk". Sun Wukong, the Handsome Monkey King, is one of most famous characters in Chinese literature and culture. His legendary brav... [Read More]

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