Beowolf, an ancient warrior, battles the monster Grendal to save a Danish village from nightly savage attacks. This epic tale is brought to life through modern English translations and vividly illustrated picture books.
These picture books are a great read for grade 8s. Hint ... you can make a great report by comparing the book to the movie!
Author Stephen Chbosky introduces readers to Charlie, the 1990's version of Catcher in the Rye's Holden Caulfield. Charlie is starting his first day of high school and embarks on a cathartic writing journey sending letters to a "friend". Why a "friend"?
"I am writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have. Please don't try to figure out who she is because then you might figure out who I am, and I really don't want you to do that."
Charlies shares the triumphs and tragedies of his freshman as he pushes himself to 'participate' in school and life.
While 'perks of being an wallflower' has been challenged and banned in a variety of schools, it is cannon in modern American literature and has been starred reviewed by School Library Journal, Booklist, and LA Times.
It is a quick read and recommended for grades 10-12.
