One thought -- "The Mouse And His Child" by Russell Hoban. Might not =
work for your youngest students (I think some parts would be murky for =
them) but great messages about resilience, perseverance, hope, what =
makes a family, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Mouse-His-Child-Russell-Hoban/dp/0439098262
Mitch
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Mitch Bostian
Middle School Director
The Berkeley School
1310 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
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mbostian@theberkeleyschool.org
On Dec 9, 2009, at 1:31 PM, Lorri Carroll wrote:
> Last summer, our entire school read "Three Cups of Tea" (Lower School-
> picture book, gr 6 - 8 Young Reader version and gr 9 - 12/ faculty - =
adult
> version) . It was a great kick off to the school year for everyone and =
we
> are carrying the theme of service throughout the school year.
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> Can anyone recommend a book for next summer for an all school read? We
> understand that we probably will have to adapt the theme in the Lower
> School because most Middle/ Upper School books will not have a picture
> book version. =20
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> Any ideas are appreciated.
> Thanks!
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> Lorri Carroll
> Director of Technology
> Hamden Hall Country Day School
> 1108 Whitney Avenue
> Hamden, CT 06517
> lcarroll@hamdenhall.org
> work (203) 752-2606
> cell (203) 215-9833
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