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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
The Next Great Paulie Fink was a cute middle grade story with plenty of comedy scenes, but was definitely written for younger readers. I don't often read humorous stories, but when I got this one from Owl Crate Jr. I decided to give it a try. I'd definitely recommend this book for upper elementary teachers to put in their class libraries!
3.5 stars. There was a part about bullying that wasn't as resolved as I would have liked it to be, characters were also a bit stereotyped, but overall a good YA novel about who you want to be in adolescence.
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I wish that I read this book earlier!
Next year, I'll either assign it as summer reading or as a read aloud during the first unit of Western Lit . It's a perfect accompanying piece for the Greek lit unit. I realize the intended audience is middle schoolers, but the content is perfect for my new freshmen.
I wish that I read this book earlier!
Next year, I'll either assign it as summer reading or as a read aloud during the first unit of Western Lit . It's a perfect accompanying piece for the Greek lit unit. I realize the intended audience is middle schoolers, but the content is perfect for my new freshmen.
No one really knowing how to be, anxiety, going on the offense to protect yourself--yeah, that's pretty much how I remember seventh grade. But this one lightens the mood with goats. Outstanding character development as Caitlyn settles into a new school with a very different vibe and comes to grips with her role in bullying at her old school.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So sweet and unexpected. It's a very deep book too, one that I think will take some time to fully understand (so definitely a great class read aloud). The format is a little tricky to get used to, the ending a little trite, but you know what? I really enjoyed it.
Really loved this one
Loved this book and the reference to philosophical questions (and answers) as would be anticipated from adolescents. It’s a great read, and I recommend it if you are looking for something fun and different!
Loved this book and the reference to philosophical questions (and answers) as would be anticipated from adolescents. It’s a great read, and I recommend it if you are looking for something fun and different!
I've been on a roll with young adult fiction and, as with the previous two books, this one delighted for its story and lessons.
Who is Paulie Fink? How will there be another one? Why does there need to be another one? What happens when your Mom plucks you and she from your hometown and deposits herself into a new, more challenging job and you into the seventh grade at a rural school in another state that is - to say the least - like no other school your imagination ever conjured? These are just a few of the questions Caitlyn has as she begins life at Mitchell School in Vermont.
The move causes Caitlyn to reflect on who she was when living in her former home town. And this causes her to contemplate the many stories we tell ourselves and that others tell themselves about us, leading to the question: Does anyone ever truly know someone else? Ancient Greece gets multiple shout outs as a creative teacher weaves history with the curiosity and pluck in her students' questions.
The more I read, the more I hoped that a school like Mitchell really exists, and that imaginative children everywhere have the opportunity to grow under the guidance of imaginative adults that are not constrained by the boundaries of traditional schooling.
This book could be a wonderful jumping off point, not unlike how Megs teaches Ancient Greek history, for middle schoolers to discover philosophy, story telling, history, language, contemplate their own adolescence, and consider how ideas from the Greeks filtered their way into our modern governance.
Maybe I'm reading too much into this book, but perhaps not…
Who is Paulie Fink? How will there be another one? Why does there need to be another one? What happens when your Mom plucks you and she from your hometown and deposits herself into a new, more challenging job and you into the seventh grade at a rural school in another state that is - to say the least - like no other school your imagination ever conjured? These are just a few of the questions Caitlyn has as she begins life at Mitchell School in Vermont.
The move causes Caitlyn to reflect on who she was when living in her former home town. And this causes her to contemplate the many stories we tell ourselves and that others tell themselves about us, leading to the question: Does anyone ever truly know someone else? Ancient Greece gets multiple shout outs as a creative teacher weaves history with the curiosity and pluck in her students' questions.
The more I read, the more I hoped that a school like Mitchell really exists, and that imaginative children everywhere have the opportunity to grow under the guidance of imaginative adults that are not constrained by the boundaries of traditional schooling.
This book could be a wonderful jumping off point, not unlike how Megs teaches Ancient Greek history, for middle schoolers to discover philosophy, story telling, history, language, contemplate their own adolescence, and consider how ideas from the Greeks filtered their way into our modern governance.
Maybe I'm reading too much into this book, but perhaps not…
Reminded me a lot of Solving for M which I also loved. Can’t wait to read more from this author!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely spectacular read!! The themes of found family and friendship made this such feel good book!