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A National Book Award Finalist!
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 A Time Best Children’s Book of 2019 A Today Show Best Kids’ Book of 2019 A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 “As innovative as it is emotionally arresting.” --Entertainment Weekly From National Book Award finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a novel told in ten blocks, showing all the different directions kids’ walks home can take. This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy-- Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up. Executing complicated handshakes. Planning an escape. Making jokes. Lotioning up. Finding comfort. But mostly, too busy walking home. Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. BL 4.8/5 |
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE:
How would you answer Benni’s question if she asked you how you were going to change the world? What change would you like to see?
How would you answer Benni’s question if she asked you how you were going to change the world? What change would you like to see?
CHANCE:
Explain why Satchmo is afraid of dogs. Have you ever had a bad experience that caused you to fear something? Satchmo makes an elaborate escape plan to deal with his fear. What have you found that helps you face your fear?
Explain why Satchmo is afraid of dogs. Have you ever had a bad experience that caused you to fear something? Satchmo makes an elaborate escape plan to deal with his fear. What have you found that helps you face your fear?
ACTIVITY 3:
Ms. Broome, the English teacher, gives a writing assignment: “[She] wanted each student to write about being something else. Not a person. A thing.” Complete this assignment, explaining what you would be and why you’ve chosen this object.
Ms. Broome, the English teacher, gives a writing assignment: “[She] wanted each student to write about being something else. Not a person. A thing.” Complete this assignment, explaining what you would be and why you’ve chosen this object.