The Giver

What is one memory that is important to you? Why?

The Lightening Thief

What did you think of the main character?

Number the Stars

Based on your reading of the book, what are your impressions (thoughts, ideas, beliefs)of the Holocaust? In your answer, relate back Annemarie's and Ellen's experiences.

Enrique's Journey

Why do you think Enrique wants to get to his mother so desperately? When he is finally reunited, why do you think they have problems getting along? Explain.

New Bacteria Found on Titanic; Eats Metal

New Bacteria Found on Titanic; Eats Metal

Among the Hidden

If you were Luke, would you have participated in the rally with Jen? Why or why not?

Call Me Maria

Have you ever felt like Maria in the book? She seems like she is stuck between two cultures. Make a personal connection. Explain what happened to Maria, what happened to you, and how the two situations are alike.

Getting to Know You

What is the best book you have read recently? What was the book about? Why did you find it interesting? Would this make a good book for book club? Why or why not?

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Waiting for Normal

In the book, Miranda means a lot of things to a lot of different people. She is an obstacle for Mommers, Soula's 'Cookie', and the daughter that her father seems to really miss (even though he has started a new family). What do you think about Miranda as a character?

Accidental Love

What did you think of Marisa as a character? Based on her experiences in the book, what message do you think that the author is trying to get across to us as readers?

Life As We Knew It

What do you think about Miranda as a character? Would you be her friend? Why or why not? Explain in one detailed paragraph.

The Omnivore's Dilemma

Write about two facts that you learned that surprised you about corn. What were the facts and why did they surprise you?

Notes from the Midnight Driver

Do you think Alex is the typical teenager? Why or why not? Please give details from the story to explain your thinking.

Welcome to MDBC! Our first book: The Boy Who Dared

What is freedom worth for Helmuth? Do you feel the same way? Why or why not? Be sure to give a detailed explanation.

Recommendations

What titles would you recommend for next year's book club? Why?

Taking Sides

Do you think the change in neighborhood was good for Linc? What drawbacks did it have? If you had the opportunity to move to the suburbs, would you? Why or why not?

Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul

The book Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul was intended to show the "storytelling traditions of the Latino culture." Do you like books that are based on your own culture? Why or why not? Explain with examples.

Burning Questions about Emma Jean

Emma Jean strikes me as a unique character that is different than any of my students that I see on a daily basis.

Here are a few things I'm wondering about:
1. Do you think Emma Jean is a realistic character? Are there kids like her in schools today?
2. Did you like her more at the beginning of the book or at the end of the book?
3. I think her and Jeremy Fink would make an awesome couple. What about you?
4. Would you read the next book in which she falls in love?

I can't wait to talk about this one!

What did you "chew on" as you read?

As I read Chew on This, I became increasingly angry. I felt like fast food corporations were taking advantage of children by appealing to them at such an early age. The fact that they would have focus groups for kids as young as 2, that they would pay kids to go to slumber parties and ask them questions, and that they target kids by having Playlands were just three small things that bothered me. I find the whole concept of a "Happy Meal" quite disturbing now after reading this book. I never thought that they would try to alter our mood through their food offerings. My students know that I used to love McDonald's items (I used to stop there nearly everyday). I think I may cut back on that.

What was your reaction to the book? Back up your reaction with an example from what you read.

All the Lovely Bad Ones

On a scale of 1 (mild) to 10 (shaking in my boots), rank how scary you thought the book was and explain why. Back up your answer with examples from the book.