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!
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Two girls take on a magical harmonica
Echo is an enchanting book - it intertwines three stories with a harmonica. Hmm...you might think "not opening the cover" but reconsider that thought. This book draws the reader into the characters and their stories. Not all teen readers will like the appreciate the format of the three distinct stories (initially the reader is left to wonder will there ever be a happy ending); however if the reader persists hope will be found.
One is a story of conjoined twins. Again the reader might question whether this is a worthy read: is this a reality TV show in book form? Written in prose this story allows the reader to connect with both sisters through the voice of one. The bond felt between the sisters is more than most of us can imagine. Poignant and delicately crafted I think readers will dive in and will struggle to put the book down until finished.
Both books are worthy to move on but my vote is for One.
Maureen
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