[LM_NET] TARGET: Then by Morris Gleitzman

[Barbara Braxton <barbara.288@BIGPOND.COM>]

This book has been shortlisted in our annual CBCA Book Awards - THE children's book 
awards here.  I
haven't read it (although I have read its predecessor, 'Once' ) but apparently it 
focuses on the
Holocaust.  The Holocaust does not receive as much curriculum focus here as it 
appears to in the US
and there is quite a bit of local-list discussion about its suitability for the 
primary/elementary
sector.  Many are saying they would reserve it for Yr 6, much like PG (parental 
guidance) rated
movies.

If you have this book in your collection, can you offer some guidance about its 
suitability for that
younger audience please?
Barbara

Barbara Braxton
Teacher Librarian
COOMA NSW 2630
AUSTRALIA

E. barbara.288@bigpond.com
Together we learn from each other 

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