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Morning Book Discussion Sponsored by the Clow PTA

Each month a different theme or genre of literature will be chosen to be highlighted at the MBD. Interested third, fourth or fifth grade students can sign up in their classrooms at the beginning of the month to participate in the random drawing of attendees. Confirmation invitations will be sent home with students who are selected to participate. See you there!

Morning Book Discussion Book Review Form

Look below for some great suggestions for good books to read!

Talking about books is a fun way to spend the morning.

Mysteries always give us plenty to think about... You might enjoy solving some of these mysteries read by our students:

	The Mystery Cruise by Gertrude Chandler Warner
	Clues in the Woods by Peggy Parish
	The House on the Cliff by Franklin Dixon
	Midnight Magic by Avi
	Nancy Drew and the Whispering Stone Statue by Carolyn Keene
	Mystery in Tornado Alley by Carolyn Keene
	Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House by David A. Adler
	The Eyes of the Killer Robot by John Bellairs
	Mary Kate and Ashley and the Case of the Golden Slipper by Melinda Mets
	Nate the Great and the Phony Clue by Marjorie Sharmat
	Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery by David A. Adler
	The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner
	Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery by David A. Adler
	Encyclopedia Brown and the Mysterious Handprints by Donald Sobol
	Karen's Haunted House by Ann M. Martin
	Disappearing Princess by Lisa Eisenberg
	Hank the Cowdog, It's a Dog's Life by John R. Erickson

Roald Dahl is always a favorite author to talk about. Here are some of his books that student' read and discussed.

	The Giraffe, the Pelly, and Me
	James and the Giant Peach
	George's Marvelous Medicine
	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
	The Enormous Crocodile
	The BFG
	The Twits
	The Magic Finger
	Matilda
	Danny, The Champion of the World
	The Witches

Read what MBD participants say are their funniest books!

	Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise by Suzy Kline
	Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding by Suzy Kline
	I, Amber Brown by Paula Danzinger
	Amber Brown is Not a Crayon by Paula Danzinger
	Skinny Bones by Barbara Park
	Francine, Believe It or Not by Marc Brown
	Junie B. Jones is Almost a Flower Girl by Barbara Park
	Junie B. Jones and the Mushy, Gushy Valentine by Barbara Park
	Junie B. Jones and Her Sneaky Peaky Spying by Barbara Park
	Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopy Pants by Dav Pilkey
	Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space by Dav Pilkey
	Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
	Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers
	Ramona Quimby by Beverly Cleary
	Sideways Stories From Wayside School by Louis Sacher
	Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sacher

Morning book discussions are always fun. Jon Scieszka and his Time Warp Trio series is so much fun to read and discuss. Here are some comments by enthusiastic students:

	It's All Greek to Me: This book is very funny but you learn a little bit about ancient Greece. It's really cool!
	Tut, Tut!: This is a very funny book.
	See You Later, Gladiator: It leads to an adventure that is funny.

Sports books wake us up early in the morning! Here are some of our favorites!

	Ice Magic by Matt Christopher
	Ken Griffey Jr. by Matt Christopher
	Soccer Duel by Matt Christopher
	Tough to Tackle by Matt Christopher
	Inline Skater by Matt Christopher
	The Diamond Champs by Matt Christopher
	Soccer Halfback by Matt Christopher
	Touchdown for Tommy by Matt Christopher
	The Team that Couldn't Lose by Matt Christopher
	The Dog who Stole the Football Plays by Matt Christopher
	Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
	Arthur and the Best Coach Ever by Marc Brown
	Full House Michelle, My Almost Perfect Plan by Sarah Werny
	No Girly Girls Allowed by Jay Sinclair
	The Rebounder by Thomas Dygard
	The Leftovers Use Their Heads by Tristan Howard
	The Million Dollar Shot by Dan Gutman
	Kirby Puckett by Richard Rambeck
	Holes by Louis Sachar

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