5th Grade Book Talks: Favorite Authors! October 2017

Bud, not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Genre: (Hysterical) Historical Fiction This book won the Newbery Medal (given to books for the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature) The story centers around a young orphan who sets off to find his family during the great depression Bud lives by rules…what rules do you live by? (pgs. 11, 18, 42, 133) Excerpt on pg. 12

The BFG by Roald Dahl Genre: Fantasy Official Book Trailer If you liked the movie, you will LOVE the book! Review the character list Discuss author’s created language

The Shadow Children by Margaret Peterson Haddix Genre: Science Fiction & Adventure Main character Luke has NEVER been to school, a birthday party or a sleepover. He has NEVER even had a friend. Luke is a shadow child, the third child born, which is forbidden by the Population Police. When Luke’s family is forced to sell off land a new house is built, a new family moves in, and Luke in no longer able to leave his house. But one day when peeking through the window he sees something, or someone that would change everything! The first in a series of seven books

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Genre: Realistic Fiction/Humor This is the first in a series of 5 books by the author, who has written over 20 books that have received over 90 awards Do any of you have siblings? How do you feel about them? Peter is our main character but his little brother Farley Drexel Hatcher (aka Fudge) steals the show in this hilarious book about the trouble younger siblings can cause… Fudge: eats his mother’s flowers, goes on a hunger strike, thinks he is a birdie and can fly, paints restaurant walls with mashed potatoes….the list is endless! If you like funny stories about trouble-making toddlers and the older brother that has to put up with them, then this is a great choice…and the other books in the series are equally as funny

Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red Planet: By Buzz Aldrin Genre: Nonfiction This nonfiction text, written by famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin, tells about his hope that Mars will some day be a livable planet Things I learned: it takes 1.5-2 years to travel roundtrip to Mars it would take 6 months to get there at rocket speed it costs 70 million per person to go to the International Space Station space tourism may happen in 2021 A great deal of money has been spent on exploring Mars Includes maps, facts, timelines, statistics and more! Great for fans of science and Greek mythology