Comments on The Brain Lair: Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen

This does sound like one that boys can relate to, ...

2010-03-20T19:07:55.289-04:00

This does sound like one that boys can relate to, so I could see it jumping off the shelves too.

I almost picked this up at the book fair, but I ha...

2010-03-20T11:21:01.065-04:00

I almost picked this up at the book fair, but I had bought so many books already (11) that I passed on it. Now I think I might at least get it from the library.

I remembered a while back you had Out of My Mind up on one of your WoW posts, which got me wanting to read it too.
Well, not only have I read it but it is now one of my all time favs. I hope you will stop by for my interview with Sharon. Talk about a great lady!

Have a great weekend

Ti - Boys are hard! I frequently consult with two...

2010-03-16T06:25:10.399-04:00

Ti - Boys are hard! I frequently consult with two male teachers at our school (English and SS) for help. They share their thoughts about books I think would be good for boys and tell me WHY they like them. Often not how we think! Have you offered him Epic by Conor Kostick? If he plays video games - he will love it! Good sports books are Feinstein's books for MG and Lupica's books for MG.

Paulsen is one of the few authors that my son (11)...

2010-03-14T22:43:35.424-04:00

Paulsen is one of the few authors that my son (11) will read. He is a reluctant reader and it just kills me that he can't get into reading. My daughter (6), no problem but the boy? UGH!