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Nothing But the Truth
by Avi
Scary truth revealed about human nature and how we can destroy the careers/lives of others with rumors, gossip, and overreaction to sensationalized issues.
For teachers/parents: This novel is excellent for 8th grade, but only for students who really get satire & irony. If students only think literally, this book could pose a serious problem.
Update, 2010. I have been unsuccessful in matching this book with any 8th grade students. I have not used it as a teaching tool, for the reason specified above, but when I've given the book to a bright, high-level reader, 3 times, they didn't "get it". I've given up. They all end up reading this and just not understanding the whole point. They think the boy's rights were violated....is 8th grade too young, or what? I just found a "Novel Ties" book for teachers to go with this book. It says it's for 5th grade!!!! Come on! Either that's craziness, or younger children are more capable of getting it. I'll have to try it with my son next year, I guess. I crave a discussion about this book!
For teachers/parents: This novel is excellent for 8th grade, but only for students who really get satire & irony. If students only think literally, this book could pose a serious problem.
Update, 2010. I have been unsuccessful in matching this book with any 8th grade students. I have not used it as a teaching tool, for the reason specified above, but when I've given the book to a bright, high-level reader, 3 times, they didn't "get it". I've given up. They all end up reading this and just not understanding the whole point. They think the boy's rights were violated....is 8th grade too young, or what? I just found a "Novel Ties" book for teachers to go with this book. It says it's for 5th grade!!!! Come on! Either that's craziness, or younger children are more capable of getting it. I'll have to try it with my son next year, I guess. I crave a discussion about this book!