Thursday Thirteen - Thirteen Books for Read Across America Week

Thirteen Books to Read for Read Across America Week I'm a reading teacher, and books are a major part of my life. Here are thirteen of my favorites - some for children - some for adults - and a combination of genres 1. The Giver by Lois Lowry (I first read this as an adult and was thoroughly captivated by the story. A futuristic story for mature upper elementary children) 2. Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco (A true Civil War story from Polacco's family. I can't get through it without crying. Even more touching because it's true. Great for all ages) 3. Summer My Father Was Ten by Pat Brisson (for elementary age children - a story about respect, neighbors, and making amends and learning from mistakes) 4. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (for upper elementary children - a story of survival in the Canadian wilderness) 5. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (About Frankl's experience in Nazi concentration camps, and what he learned from it) 6. The Good Earth by Pearl Buck (I first read this in high school and still remember it clearly. Set in China - a tale of survival and hardship and priorities) 7. The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children #1) by Jean Auel (I read this when it first came out many years ago. It's the best one of the series) 8. Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren (Provides a plan for a purposeful life) 9. Whoever You Are by Mem Fox (I love the rhythm of this book for young children) 10. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (I read this in high school, too, and it still remains a favorite) 11. Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (A classic for all ages. Children love the rhymes and sillines) 12. Frindle by Andrew Clements (For upper elementary children - how even children can change the world) 13. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg (Stimulates the imagination - wonderful inspiration for writing) Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. Norma 2. Shelli 3. YellowRose 4. Mel 5. owlhaven 6. Jen 7. Kimmy 8. Ruth 9. Joan 10. Jane 11. LadyBug 12. Elle 13. Moe 14. Lyn 15. Stacie 16. Enigma 17. Mama B. 18. Chickadee 19. Jane (better safe than sorry) 20. mar 21. Denise 22. kdubs 23. Lazy Daisy 24. d. challener roe (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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