Wednesday, October 11, 2006

November - Short Stories

Our November meeting will be a little different than usual. We'll be meeting at Jessica's to discuss short stories and we'll even read a few aloud. Jessica would like you to read the following:

Best Shorts, Selected by AVI
Newbery Medal-winning author Avi has selected short stories from the past and present in this entertaining collection for young readers. And whether you begin by reading alone or reading aloud, these stories are some of the very best to share. Featuring loyal pets, rogue waves, ghosts who use cell phones, and young people caught up in events beyond their control, these stories are written by some of the most entertaining and esteemed authors of children"s literature. They will have you savoring a quiet moment by yourself, talking during dinnertime with your family, and laughing in class with your friends. Though it may take only a few minutes to read, a terrific short story can take you on a long journey. Are you ready for the trip?

Unreal!: Eight Surprising Stories, by Paul Jennings
Two weird, chilling, and wacky story collections from the inimitable Paul Jennings. "Jennings has found the perfect formula for the scary and supernatural sprinkled with just the right touch of humor. . . . Don't miss out on the fun here".--School Library Journal, starred review. (If you can’t get a copy of this, or it’s companion book, Uncanny, try to read any other of his short stories for children.)

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