The new school year is certainly coming up quick. I hope everyone got to do everything that they wanted to do this summer! As for me, it has been a very lazy summer, and I am thankful for that! I don't usually have time to flop on the couch and watch TV, color in a coloring book, play Angry Birds on the iPad, or go to painting classes. This is exactly what I did this summer. I don't think I could do this on a regular basis because I am already craving some sort of schedule, but I won't lie. It has been nice.
That being said, I have also had a lot of time (including sleepless nights!) to think about 4th grade and I am getting pretty excited for it to begin. So, I thought we would start with a few book reviews. I have asked a few rising 4th graders to contribute, but I need more! If you are out there, and you read a book that you want to share with the world, now is your chance! Give us the title of the book, the author's name, and a short summary of the book. But, don't give anything away! Email your reviews to me at dagny.denten@cms.k12.nc.us and I will get them up on our class blog.
Here is an example of one we all know:
Book Review by Mrs. Denten
Title: Hachiko Waits
Author: Leslea Newman and Machiyo Kodaira
Hachiko Waits is a fictional story based on true characters and events. Hachi is a faithful Akita who belongs to Professor Ueno of Japan. He is a well behaved dog and accompanies the professor to the train station every day and then returns to greet him just before his train arrives at the end of the day. Hachi, along with the station master and Yasuo has much to teach us about patience, perseverance, loyalty, and love. The ink and wash illustrations done by Machiyo Kodaira are very detailed and beautiful. If you love dogs, I think you would really enjoy Hachiko Waits!
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