[LM_NET] TARGET: Alternative to Tom Sawyer

[Chris Evans <Purplecale1@AOL.COM>]

Hi all,
 
 
I'm re-posting this target as I didn't get any responses.  I did  search the 
Archives but didn't find any ideas with the except of  The  Adventures of Tom 
Sawyer by Abbott which sounded a bit "trite."
 
I have a seventh grade teacher who is going to teach Tom Sawyer.  A  parent 
is not comfortable with the language in the book ~ particularly the use  of the 
"n" word.  The teacher has spent time with the parent and tried to  explain 
that the use of the word is a period piece relevant to the book and that  it 
gives a wonderful opportunity to discuss words such as this and how  
inappropriate the word has become in our culture.  However, the mother is  still 
very 
uncomfortable with the book and would like an alternative choice for  her son.  
The mother is adamant that her child will not read this book so  the teacher is 
starting to panic. 
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks in advance for your help.  Please contact me off the list  serve.  
I'll post a hit with any suggestions.
 
Christine L. Evans --teacher librarian
BMS-Station
215 Eastern Avenue
Barrington, IL  60010
 




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