Author Archives: Mrs.N

Second Place February

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Mrs.N

As we enter the second month of the year, I’m offering up second books: sequels and second in series installments!  Sometimes I’m able to review several books in a series right away, but more frequently, I do the first book … Continue reading →

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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mrs.N

My former students, several of whom were bilingual, felt pretty strongly that Gung Hay Fat Choy was not the proper way of saying Happy New Year, but I no longer have them as consultants, so I’m going to have to … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Dragon

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mrs.N

My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett This is a Guided Reading Level N, DRA equivalent 30.  It is on level for the beginning to middle of third grade.  It is the first book in the My Father’s Dragon trilogy. … Continue reading →

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The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mrs.N

The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler This is #11 in the Black Lagoon series. According to online sources this series ranges in difficulty from Guided Reading level N-P .  I’m shocked.  I consider this to be … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs Before Dark

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mrs.N

Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne This is a Guided Reading Level M, DRA 28. It is on level for the beginning of third grade. This is the first book in the Magic Tree House series.  For those of … Continue reading →

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Stanley, Flat Again!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mrs.N

Stanley, Flat Again! by Jeff Brown This is a Guided Reading Level M, DRA 28. It is on level for the beginning of third grade. Alas, I cannot locate my copy of Flat Stanley, so we’re going with this follow-up … Continue reading →

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Clementine

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mrs.N

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker This book is a Guided Reading Level: 0. It is a DRA equivalent 34. I would consider this to be on-level for readers at the beginning to middle of Grade 3. Clementine is a third grader … Continue reading →

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Horrible Harry and the Dungeon

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mrs.N

Horrible Harry and the Dungeon by Suzy Kline This is the seventh book in the Horrible Harry series. This book is a Guided Reading Level: L. It is a DRA equivalent 24. I would consider this to be on-level for … Continue reading →

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mrs.N

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1) by Barbara Park This book is a Guided Reading Level: M. It is a DRA equivalent 28. I would consider this to be on-level for readers entering … Continue reading →

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How Hard is Too Hard – Grades K-1

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mrs.N

Most of the time here at Between These Pages, I focus on the content of a book, sharing with you anything that I think parents and teachers should know about when making informed decisions regarding what is appropriate for children … Continue reading →

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