Too bad, because I usually like Claudia Mills. But I have a problem with the reading being turned into a competition ... and thereby a chore. I did like how she referred to so many other books, though. Will probably set up a display with the ones we have and steer my kids to them.The Secret GardenSarah, Plain and TallFrindleDear WhiskersThe Mouse and the MotorcycleAmber Brown is Not a CrayonAlvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary ThingsMr. Crumb's SecretFrog and Toad TogetherStuart LittleHenry and MudgeJunie B. JonesRamona the PestBiographiesEmily Dickinson poetryHarriet the SpyThe Mouse of AmherstA Little PrincessCharlotte's WebMrs. Piggle-Wiggle's MagicFarmer Boy Kelsey Grean, a third grader who loves to read above anything else, reminds me so much of myself at her age. She enjoys reading books so much that she truly has trouble understanding why everyone doesn't feel the same way. She is the character I related to the most, but the book also includes a math whiz, an athlete, and a struggling student who seems to want to stay in the background, so young readers will probably be able to identify with one of them. When a reading contest comes along, it gives the author a chance to touch upon understanding others who are different, the importance of keeping commitments, and how reaching out to someone else may have wonderful results, even if your motives were not the best to begin with. Most elementary students will enjoy this book, but those who are bookworms will adore it.
What do You think about Third-Grade Reading Queen (2012)?
I'm pretty sure Kelsey and I are doing the same GoodReads book challenge--and Kelsey is winning.
—flaminfly
Super cute!!! And I love how Kelsey helped her classmate despite it impacting her reading time.
—Glened
Cute book that perfectly illustrates all that is wrong with reading "competitions."
—brooke
i liked the part when the principal kissed a pig and shaved off his beard.
—abbyfitz
Quick easy read. Great book for third graders.
—yaraklaimi
