But, whatever.
It's round about this time in the Smackdown where I realize that, in a few scant months, I am going to be expected to choose a Zombie Pick (which is actually kind of a big deal when you recall the number of Zombie Picks that have battled back from the dead to win the whole shebang). And, invariably, I am basing my choice for Zombie Pick on a couple of books that I managed to read over the summer/school breaks and those that have already been cast off by myself (or the hive mind of my team). I might not be remotely close to choosing the ZP that deserves an actual resurrection.
So....
Comment to this post about those books that YOU CAN'T BELIEVE ARE ALREADY GONE. Maybe a few words why. Actually, I'll make this easier: if you can't believe that another team has cruelly dumped something that you really believe is great, something that you read of your own volition or in an earlier round, and could potentially win the whole thing, post the title and four words that describe the book in the comments.
This way, in all of our spare time (HAH!), we could read a few things that would steer us in the way of making a more-informed Zombie Pick.
I'll start:
March (John Lewis and Andrew Aydin): moving, important, intensely relevant
Calvin (Martine Leavitt): charming, clever, dream-like (periodically)
Any other MUST READS for a ZP?
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!
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March: Necessary, Relevant, Crushing, Hopeful
ReplyDeleteUndercover Louis: Gentle, Organic, Beautiful, Sincere
Wolf Hollow: Insane villain, beautifully told
Female of the Species: Time's Up
Calvin by Martine Leavitt: hopeful, curious, doubtful, imaginary.
ReplyDeleteSalt to the Sea- Should have gone futher (but it started off against Hate U Give).
ReplyDeleteThe Hate U Give - Learn empathy through understanding
ReplyDeleteI loved The Female of the Species, but I realize it's the mature content matter makes it difficult to recommend for many students. I haven't read The Hate U Give, but based on other discussions I would love to!
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ReplyDeleteSalt to the Sea - tragic, poignant, historical, hopeful
ReplyDeleteWolf Hollow - reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird (I'll never grow tired of it) and I recommended to my 11y.o. daughter as a change from Harry Potter - she loved it too