![]() ![]() Haddix' writing style is rather simplistic, and does not offer many lessons. I look for writing that offers itself as a coach. The characters within these novels are fairly stagnant, experiencing seemingly very superficial evolutions despite experiencing rather dramatic events. I look for characters that are developed across the chapters or books, characters that are not just one way, characters that change and evolve. As a fifth grade teacher, I look for books that are going to stretch and grow my students are readers (and writers). While the content of the novel (or the entire series) is perfect for fifth graders - the historical figures come directly out of fifth grade Social Studies textbooks - the level of intellectual stimulation is fairly low. However, I do not find the texts to be very intellectually stimulating. I appreciate the author's idea, as well as their obvious interest in history. After years of seeing the titles, I broke down and began to read the series. ![]() ![]() I work as a teacher and Scholastic has worked hard to promote the series through school book fairs and book orders. Is there anything you would change about this book? ![]()
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