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Welcome to Lit's Blog, where all things literary are fair game! As a middle school Language Arts teacher, one of the many things I'll be using this forum for is to share my opinions on books, both Young Adult, and otherwise, that I've recently read, and hope that you'll jump into the fray with your thoughts, as well! Please visit often, as I'll be adding regularly. Just scan the titles of each blog for the book's name, and let me know what you think!

(Parents: At the end of each blog, you'll find a "book rating", based upon the MPAA ratings (see link entitled "MPAA Ratings Guide"). Since I generally try to read whatever the kids seem to be reading, and encourage my students to read a wide menu of texts, do not be surprised if you see an "R" rating on a title, or two. I will do my best to be as accurate as possible - HOWEVER, this rating is intended only as a guide. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether your child should read the titles listed, or not.)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Cirque Du Freak Series


Okay - if you like a good story that's relatively predictable, and you find yourself asking,"Well, what do I read now?", then this series is for you. Written by Darren Shan (who is also the main character in the book), this tells the story of his adventures with a traveling circus of "freaks", only there's a twist - Darren is not with them by choice. Actually, to be accurate, he's not with them by his choice; well, actually it is his choice, only he doesn't choose the choice of his own free will. Make sense? If not, just read the books! Lots of adventure, pretty great writing, and a cliff hanger at the end of each book...doesn't get any better than that!

Rating: PG (mild violence)
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