[CASL-L] Re This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

[Ava Biffer]

Good morning,

Huge cautionary note on this book:  although it is not clearly stated in the professional reviews, this book has language that is not appropriate for middle school.  We have had a parental complaint that I feel is completely justified.  I read the reviews and assigned the book an 8th grade only designation based on very mature themes.  I would not, however, have purchased and added this book had I been aware of the vocabulary used - not even for 8th grade.  I read as many of our acquisitions as I can, but because the book had received such stellar reviews and awards, I hadn't read it yet myself, depending instead on the many great reviews.

If anyone needs further information, please email me at the address below.

Ava


Ava M. Biffer
Library Media Specialist
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Moodus, CT 06469
Voice: 860.873.5081 x129
Email: ava.biffer at easthaddamschools.org<mailto:ava.biffer at easthaddamschools.org>
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."  John Dewey
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