Monday, May 19, 2014

Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin*

Award-winning- Newbery Honor Medal
Sasha's father is a dedicated communist and Sasha anticipates joining the Soviet Young Pioneers.  Then his father is arrested and Sasha is forced to evaluate his beliefs and make a choice.
Mr. Yelchin writes from personal experience.
Every American child should read this book to fully appreciate one's freedom.
Strategies: predicting, inferring, synthesizing, asking questions
*Highly recommend.
DRA: 40
Guided reading: S

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