We wanted to create a way where we could read a few books, learn about many titles and have fun doing it! The tournament style reading of the Mighty Smackdown means that in the first round each participant reads two books, discusses both in a blog post, selecting one book to move on to the next round. Teachers are asked to commit to one round but most, if not all, continue on. We will read to the end when we will have only one book left standing!
The One and Only Ivan - who would have thought gorillas had such depth? Even moreso, I NEVER would have thought I could read, and enjoy, a story from a caged gorilla's viewpoint. He was caged, complacent, and had Bob, a stray dog, for his best buddy - who would have thought!?! I loved this book and for kids, it is a wonderful story, one that makes you think about the cruelty of those concrete zoo enclosures. This is a wonderful story and although i have only made some way into Eleanor and Park, it will be highly unlikely I change my opinion. I have already got others reading Ivan. It is a must read!
The One and Only Ivan - who would have thought gorillas had such depth? Even moreso, I NEVER would have thought I could read, and enjoy, a story from a caged gorilla's viewpoint. He was caged, complacent, and had Bob, a stray dog, for his best buddy - who would have thought!?!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book and for kids, it is a wonderful story, one that makes you think about the cruelty of those concrete zoo enclosures. This is a wonderful story and although i have only made some way into Eleanor and Park, it will be highly unlikely I change my opinion. I have already got others reading Ivan. It is a must read!