Tag Archives: reluctant reader

Guest Post: D.J. MacHale (Guys Read: Other Worlds)

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jenn

Today I am pleased to welcome D.J. MacHale, one of the contributing authors to Guys Read: Other Worlds for a guest post today. This title, along with the other Guys Read titles, are excellent novels for reluctant readers (especially boys)!  … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Adventures of Ook and Gluk by Dav Pilkey

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jenn

Ook & Gluk are two cavemen who live in a town called Caveland, OH. It is the year 500,0001 BC.  They are normal boys who get in trouble, especially with Big Chief Goppernopper.  One day, an evil corporation lead by … Continue reading →

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Review: Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (August 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0545253063 Source: Big Honcho Media Soren is a young barn owl who lives with his family in the kingdom of Tyto experiencing the typical barn owl … Continue reading →

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Review: How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; 1 edition (July 27, 2010) ISBN-10: 0375858997 Source: Library Rocket is an adorable little puppy who loves to do little puppy things, like chase leaves and chew sticks.  At … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Visit by Eric Wight, Author of the Frankie Pickle Books

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Jenn

John was very excited to receive an email from Eric Wight, author of the Frankie Pickle books Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000 and Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom.  Eric was impressed with one of John’s reviews … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Parenting: Relunctant Readers

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jenn

  Today’s episode of Adventures in Parenting will take on a more serious note.  Those that know me well know how passionate I am about reading and about getting children excited about reading.  Why am I so passionate?  This  effort … Continue reading →

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