Book+Corner

Here are some books that our fourth graders have read this year and their thoughts:

__A Dog's Life__ by Ann M. Martin (JG) From this book I have learned: "Think of life as a soccer game. The starting line up is you (Squirrel) and all you relatives (Bone) vs. death. Every time one of your relatives (Bone) is beat up (a.k.a. killed/disappeared) a good friend (Moon) must sub in to keep your life stable and full of happiness." __The Tale of Despereaux__ by Kate DiCamillo (BS) "I have learned from the main character that any thing that is living can have a broken heart such as one of the main character Roscuro ..." __Matilda__ by Roald Dahl (CB) __The Hardy Boys Series (HP) Amelia Earhart: Adventures in the Sky__ by [|//Francene Sabin//]//,// [|//Karen Milone//] //(EH)// __The Education of Little Tree__ by Forrest Carter (BW) __Penny from Heaven__ by Jennifer L. Holm (MH) __20,000 Leagues Under the Sea__ by Jules Verne "In the book __2,000 Leagues Under the Sea__ I learned tons from Captain Nemo (main character) about how to treat others. Captain Nemo taught me about caring about and respecting others." __Robinson Crusoe__ by [|//Daniel Defoe//]