Agree with Krista - remember that this one is specifically listed on the Middle School - grades 7 and 8 - list. Schools that have different grade configurations, say 6-8, should be carrying these titles for their older readers and then the Intermediate list titles for the 6th graders. 

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On Aug 22, 2023, at 6:10 PM, Krista Surprenant <kristasurprenant@hotmail.com> wrote:



It is on the Nutmeg list for middle grades, which for the purpose of the Nutmeg is grades 7-8 if that helps! It has been a while since I read it, but perhaps sticking to those grade levels would help-

 

Krista

 

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Because of the way Della keeps telling the reader that she’s not ready to share what happened until she IS, I think 2nd semester 6th grade could handle it. But you know your kids 

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On Aug 22, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Janine Johnson <jjohnson@ridgefieldps.net> wrote:



Hi all. Hope your summer's been grand! 

 

I finally read Kim Brubaker Bradley's title, "Fighting Words," a 2024 MS Nutmeg nominee, thinking it might be a book club title. The content is essential.. but heavy. Though the author references her own experience and wanting to write something for 10-year-olds, I'm thinking nothing under 8th grade. If familiar, please share your thoughts.

 

Thank you!

Janine 


Janine Johnson

Library Media Specialist, Scotts Ridge Middle School

Address: 750 North Salem Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877 

Website: bit.ly/srms-llc 

   

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