I have enjoyed Laurie Halse Anderson's books for younger readers, particularly Fever 1791 and I think both Speak and Catalyst would be worthwhile books to include in the high school classroom. The struggles of high school senior Kate play out in this story. This over-achiever has only applied to one school--MIT and is under tremendous stress to make it. Her outlook changes dramatically when she receives a "thin" envelope in the mail. Good character development and a high -interest topic for teens would make this one a good choice. I found it at the public library.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson
I have enjoyed Laurie Halse Anderson's books for younger readers, particularly Fever 1791 and I think both Speak and Catalyst would be worthwhile books to include in the high school classroom. The struggles of high school senior Kate play out in this story. This over-achiever has only applied to one school--MIT and is under tremendous stress to make it. Her outlook changes dramatically when she receives a "thin" envelope in the mail. Good character development and a high -interest topic for teens would make this one a good choice. I found it at the public library.
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