[LM_NET] TAR: ELEM opinion of "My dog, Skip" for elementary

[Robin Shtulman <shtulman@ERVING.COM>]

Hi!  I hope you guys can provide your customary wonderful insight!

A 5th grade student has requested the book My dog, Skip, by Willie  
Morris.  It's the story the movie was based on.  I know that the  
student has seen the movie.  The book,  however, appears marketed to  
adults & has a 7.1 reading level according to Accelerated Reader.

I've read a lot of reviews.  All indicate that it's a great read,  
though it sure looks written for adults.

Has anyone read this book?  Is it truly a grown-up story, or just one  
with vocabulary challenges?  I think the student is interested enough  
to give it a try, even if it's a hard read.  I just don't want to be  
buying something that's not really elementary reading.

Thanks so much for all your help,
Robin

Robin Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Rd.
Erving, MA  01344
413-423-3326
shtulman@erving.com
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm

"Let's go to the library; I bet we can learn some valuable things  
there."
Harry & the Potters' -- Problem Solving Skills





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