Ralph J Fletcher
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
A writing guide for boys draws on advice by such authors as Jon Scieszka, Greg Trine, Robert Lipsyte, Robert San Souci, and Jarrett Krosoczka regarding how to make writing assignments fun while sharing tips for exploring a variety of subjects and capturing key story moments.
5) Flying solo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth-graders who decide not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up.
6) Fig pudding
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
Cliff describes the excitement, conflict, and sudden tragedy experienced by his large and boisterous family during his eleventh year.
11) Spider Boy
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
After moving to another state, seventh grader Bobby deals with the change by telling people at school made-up stories and then retreating into his world of pet spiders and books about spiders.
12) Uncle Daddy
Author
Publisher
H. Holt
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Description
When his long-absent father suddenly reappears, nine-year-old Rivers struggles with conflicting feelings and re-examines his relationship with the great-uncle who had served as his father.
Author
Publisher
Wordsong/Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A series of poems takes the reader inside the creative process, revealing both the playfulness and the power of poetry that can be written about anything, from a squished squirrel or grammar homework to a baby sister or failing grandmother.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
HL 590L
Language
English
Description
After impulsively lying his way into an elite preparatory school, sophomore Bobby Steele hopes to escape the shame of his father's well-publicized incarceration but keeps waiting for his secret to be revealed.