Each person in our classroom has an assigned number and a  basket in which he or she chooses a book that he or she thinks other people in our class should read. Usually, four to five students will have their choices featured here. This week it's my turn to feature a book. In addition, each students' choice for the week will be listed. 

Mrs. Narita's Featured Book

One of my favorite summer reads was Amina's Voice by Hena Khan. There are many outstanding reasons to root for this book. It highlights friendship and the jealousy that arises when one's close friend welcomes another person into what was previously a circle of two. It shines a spotlight on a community's kindness in the aftermath of a hate crime. It also celebrates the heroine, Amina, finding her voice. But honestly, all those reasons aren't the primary reason why I'm recommending this book. I'm recommending this book because it makes me homesick for Illinois and Wisconsin and all the fabulous people who live in both states. When Khan spotlighted the Packers/ Bear rivalry, it was as if I were transported back in time to holiday dinners of my childhood. An important, fun read you don't want to miss!

The List
Student #1: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Student #2: Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Student #3: Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Student #4: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake by Lauren Tarshis
Student #5: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii by Lauren Tarshis
Student #6: Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Marla Frazee
Student #7: Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett
Mrs. Narita: Amina's Voice by Hena Khan
Student #8: The Song of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Stuent #9: Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Student #10: Bad Unicorn by Platte F. Clark
Student #11: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Student #12: The Brixton Brothers by Mac Barnett
Student #13: The Puppy Place by Ellen Miles
Student #14: Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Student #15: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Student #16: The 39 Clues by Gordon Korman
Student #17: The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Student #18: El Deafo by Cece Bell
Student #19: It's Halloween, You Fraidy Mouse by Geronimo Stilton
Student #20: Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland
Student #21: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Student #22: Poached by Stuart Gibbs

Each person in our classroom has an assigned number and a  basket in which he or she chooses a book that he or she thinks other people in our class should read. On Friday of each week, four to five students will have their choices featured here. In addition, each students' choice for the week will be listed. 

Featured Students

Student #14: Winter Shadow by Richard Knight is a amazing book. It's full of adventure. If you are a animal lover, you’ll love this book!

Student #15: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the best book in the whole world! If you like adventure , mystery and fun-filled action then you're sure to love this book! Thanks for reading!
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Student #16: Space Case is a must read mystery! Space Case is written by Stuart Gibbs, an amazing mystery author. Space Case is reading excitement because you think you’re going to know who is the suspect for the murder, and then you’ll get it wrong.

Student #17: Hi my number is 17 and I wanted to tell you about my recommendation. The book I chose is called The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. This book is full of adventures, all the details make it come to life, the stories that are put in  make a perfect touch . This is the best book ever!

The List
Student #1: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Student #2: Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Student #3: Lucky (The Puppy Place #15) by Ellen Miles.
Student #4: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake by Lauren Tarshis
Student #5: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii by Lauren Tarshis
Student #6: Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Marla Frazee
Student #7: Miss Daisy is Crazy by Dan Gutman and illustrated by Jim Paillot
Mrs. Narita: A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff
Student #8: Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Student #9: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Student #10: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Student #11: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
Student #12: Beyond the Grave (The 39 Clues #4) by Jude Watson
Student #13: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis
Student #14: Winter Shadow by Richard Knight
Student #15: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Student #16: Space Chase by Stuart Gibbs
Student #17: The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Student #18: The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
Student #19: Arf! by Spencer Quinn
Student #20: The Hidden Kingdom (The Wings of Fire #3) by Tui Sutherland
Student #21: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Student #22: The Angel Tree by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Student #23: The Fenway Foul-Up by David A. Kelly

Each person in our classroom has an assigned number and a  basket in which he or she chooses a book that he or she thinks other people in our class should read. On Friday of each week, four to five students will have their choices featured here. In addition, each students' choice for the week will be listed. 

Featured Students

Student #10: I recommend Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince  because it is very interesting and you never know what is going to happen. For example, when they were fighting the Inferi I never knew Dumbledore was going to wake up and send the fire circle in the water. Anyway, I hope you will like it. I definitely did.

Student #11: I chose Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them because I think J.K Rowling is a great author. And the plants and animals she has made are spectacular. But the creatures are out of this world. The spells are too.

Student #12: The reason l put Anybody’s Game in my basket is because I think girls can do what boys can do. In the book the girl, Kathryn Johnston, really wanted to play baseball.

Student #13:  One of my favorite series is Humphrey. I like Humphrey because one of my favorite animals is a hamster. Another reason I like Humphrey is it is one of my favorite types of books I like to read is talking animals. These are some reasons I love Humphrey.

The List

Student #1: I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii by Lauren Tarshis.
Student #2:  Ghost by Jason Reynolds
​Student #3: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
​Student #4: Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die by R.L. Stine
​Student #5: The Exact Location of Home by Kate Messner
​Student #6: Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker
​Student #7: Bad Unicorn by Platte F. Clark
Mrs. Narita:  A Tangle  of Knots by Lisa Graff
​Student #8: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami by Lauren Tarshis
​Student #9: I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Lauren Tarshis
Student #10: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Student #11: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
Student #12: Anybody's Game by Heather Lang
​Student #13: The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney
Student #14: Winter Shadow by Richard Knight
Student #15: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Student #16: 
​Student #17: The 39 Clues: Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson
​Student #18: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Student #19: Ready Freddy: Shark Tooth Tale by Abby Klein
​Student #20: The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Student #21: Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdon by Tui T. Sutherland
Student #22: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

Thanks to everyone who commented on the MITS blogpost. The three randomly chosen winners are:
1) Jennifer; 2) Lesley; and 3) Vi.

Jennifer won Perfect Pairs, The Promise,  Are Trees Alive?, Full of Fall and Celebritrees.

Lesley won Karl, Get Out of the Garden! The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden, The Story of Seeds, Achoo! Why Pollen Counts and Plants Can't Sit Still.

Vi won Weeds Find a Way, 100 Bugs! A Counting Book, Bugged! How Insects Changed History, Me and Marvin Gardens and Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean.