The Actual Total Truth

Karen Rivers

Children's Books

Scholastic, Canada

"Eighth grader Tink Aaron-Martin decides to write an encyclopedia about her life, including entries for her older twin brothers (one is autistic, one isn't) her parents (different races), her BFF, the boy she likes, the embarrassing things that happen at school, mundane bits of life and more more, complete with footnotes and cross indexing. Lots of cleverness that feels like it's trying awfully hard but is still fun. This books reminded me of Georgia Nicholson's diaries (ANGUS, THONGS AND FULL FRONTAL SNOGGING et al) but felt more effortful. For a funny, politically correct romp of a book, young teens should considering reading this. And if you don't agree with all the entries...well...too bad! Tink declares, via "The Supreme Court of Me" that it's her encyclopedia and There Are No Rules!" summary written by a middle school librarian.

The Encyclopedia of Me

Reference

scholastic

This book has been replaced by Make Way for Reading: Great Books for Kindergarten Through Grade 8 by Karen Latimer and Pamela J. Fenner. Paperback, 346 pages. The new book is a unique, age-appropriate collection of familiar and little-known gems. Parents are given gentle and sensible suggestions on finding the best book for the right age. Includes book descriptions, suggested grade levels, and 100 pages of indexes. Sections include: Picture Books; Grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8; Biographies, Mythology Legends and Folklore; and Celebrations, Games, Music, Crafts and Other Activities. It is a rich, family resource. Foreword by Eugene Schwartz. Waldorf Student Reading List is no longer available.

Waldorf Student Reading List

Pamela J. Fenner

Michaelmas Pr

The Girl in the Well is Me

Scholastic. Inc.

The Girl in the Well Is Me

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