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I can't believe it has taken me so long to learn of this book. A friend suggested it to me a month or so ago, after I'd complained about the series of cruddy bestsellers I'd sludged through recently to no ultimate satisfaction. I was a bit skeptical, it seemed to be formatted and written for a younger set - indeed, it concerns a group of sixth graders in a sort of educational state competition. I am currently 24, and tend toward books with decidedly different central topics.
But this is now my favorite book that I can remember reading. Such simple ideas, but written so entertainingly and beautifully that you fall in love with every page turned. Honestly. You can't help but love the characters. And you'll without a doubt learn an interesting fact or two along the way... about sea turtles, calligraphy, magic...
This book should definitely be added to your reading list. It's a quick read and will leave you will a sense of betterment and a smilier outlook on the world and people around you , all of them leading their own interesting lives, and struggling their own struggles. And I found myself looking back at little, scared 6th grade me and wondering how my life my have been different if I'd had a group of friends like these cuties.


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The View from Saturday/Newbery Summer EL Konigsburg 9780689862212 Books Reviews

Although no one would consider me a young adult, our book group decided to read some Newbery medal books. This was a very well written story with interesting characters and intertwined back stories. Enjoyed it very much.
I used this book as a guided reading set with my higher level 5th grade students. The book was wonderfully well written and provided a lot of opportunities for us to discuss author's craft, make predictions, and summarize the individual chapters. I would recommend this as a read aloud for higher elementary students as it can be complicated at certain points and difficult for the students to grasp the more subtle points that Konigsburg makes. Direct instruction can really make this book much more meaningful. It is also worth 7 AR points in our system, if that helps anyone.
Great book for kids trying to find their circle. Not for those who have trouble with comprehension because of frequent flashbacks. Great teaching tool.
Tried to get my 11-year old daughter interested in this book (Mixed up Files is one of her all-time favorites). But I just couldn't get her into it. Perhaps when she's a little older?
This is the same author as "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler."
We learn the backstories of 4 middle school students and their teacher, 5 people who came together in part because of the oddly disparate backstories which, like spokes on a bicycle come together in a common place. The children become team members for academic competition, the teacher is there, one Saturday morning, watching the final meet and remembering the spokes, and how they came together.
We read this one out loud, I believe some of my sixth graders would have had difficulty keeping up with all the parts of the story, but they all enjoyed it, and, I am happy to say, so did I.
Wonderful book! My 12 year old read this for his summer reading and he really liked it (which is hard with boys at this age). I try to read what my kids are reading and this one surprised me at how much I enjoyed it. The characters were well developed and I loved how their stories intertwined.
I picked up this book because it was on my son's required Summer Reading list and I wanted to read it along with him. (I will admit that it was probably not the best pick for a 12 year old boy who is partial to Harry Potter and Alex Rider collections. But I'm glad he got to read it.) The book is absolutely beautiful, and will stay with me for many, many years. Without being preachy, this story teaches the value of silence, of being quiet with oneself, of letting go of negativity and hatred in order to open oneself to kindness and beauty, and of the importance of friendship. It is a very simple story, with complex layers of meaning and plenty of room for projecting your own self into the themes. In my opinion, only a sophisticated middle school reader will appreciate this book on his/her own. But with group discussion, it is sure to become a favorite, remembered long after middle school ends.
I can't believe it has taken me so long to learn of this book. A friend suggested it to me a month or so ago, after I'd complained about the series of cruddy bestsellers I'd sludged through recently to no ultimate satisfaction. I was a bit skeptical, it seemed to be formatted and written for a younger set - indeed, it concerns a group of sixth graders in a sort of educational state competition. I am currently 24, and tend toward books with decidedly different central topics.
But this is now my favorite book that I can remember reading. Such simple ideas, but written so entertainingly and beautifully that you fall in love with every page turned. Honestly. You can't help but love the characters. And you'll without a doubt learn an interesting fact or two along the way... about sea turtles, calligraphy, magic...
This book should definitely be added to your reading list. It's a quick read and will leave you will a sense of betterment and a smilier outlook on the world and people around you , all of them leading their own interesting lives, and struggling their own struggles. And I found myself looking back at little, scared 6th grade me and wondering how my life my have been different if I'd had a group of friends like these cuties.