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Is there anything else you would like to share about Summer Book Read? Summer is about getting away from school and having fun outside not reading books I think a more interesting book would be better. This book was just the story of an event in a kid's life. The plot was too slow. it was weird because two gay guys probably wouldn't go out in 7th grade. Some of the things in the book called The Misfits is kind of unrealistic. For example, like two boys going out together. I think summer reading books are a good idea, but should captivate our interest better. I think it was a good way to help people to be encuraged. When we have free time. I think it would be good to have the summer reading book again. It wasn't something I would read again because it wasn't my kind of book. summer is for having fun not reading!!!!!!!!!!! No This book was extremly boring you could tell the chose it because it was edgicatinal I really loved the book, but at some points it was just plan sad. The book at some point was just to "bloody" for us girls. No The reason why I like it is because it inturduces you to new things. But it stresses you out over the summer. And ruins our summer. I think that we should be able to pick any book that we ant to read over the summer. It was really easy for me. The kid should get to vote on the book. The book wasn't good. I liked the book codetalker ok, gory It made the whole summer fly by lidruly. I think you shud do not an 18 year old book. Well if we do another Summer reading get a book that everybody will like, but is appropriate for school. No Next year choose a book that isn't so depressing Why do we need to read a boring book during the summer when you can go tubing and stuff like that Waggits Tale and Waggit Again awsome It keeps people reading during the summer but, doesn't do anythign on the 1st day. The discussion isn't really useful. No it didn't get my atteniton I hated this reidiculious way of make students read. I thnk we should have a list of books we can read and check them out at he Cam. Library. I read the book last year and didn't like it. I really didn't like it and why did it have to be about a war it's kind of dumb. I have nothing to say I really like social studies so I enjoyed this book because it was aboat social studies, and I love reading, but I think I want a more interesting book for summer reading. It helped me learn more about WWII. I never knew about the code talkers. It was interesting but I thought it was sad how they were not aloud to use they're language in school. I would enjoy it more if it was fiction. Boring, and anoining did not like the idea I don't think we should have to read during the summer because most people are having to much fun. We did not discuss it much. Code Talkers was very boring. I would like a more interesting book to read if we do have a book for summer reading. Something that kids in MIDDLE SCHOOL can relate to. It was very sad for the summer. The book was a little boring for the summer. I thought it was well read but it was hard, and I didn't like the topic but it was OK! No. I definetly agree kids should read over the summer, but I like to choose my own book. I would like the grades to pick there own book for the summer. "I liked The Misfits because it was short, easy to read, and interesting. One thing I did not find believable was the dialog. How many kids talk like that? What middle schooler would admit to being gay? What two boys would be able to go to a dance together? Maybe in high school, but probably not here. They would be teased too much. I would rather read a similar book with more believable dialog, or a classic, like The Giver. Easy to read and interesting are major in the summer. " you should choose books that the students will like more I thought it was a good idea but the books weren't very interesting. I liked finishing it but I didn't really understand the whole concept of reading during our summer. "i did not like the book or the idea at all it was very boring and a waste of time" i like picking my own books better. "it was the worst book i have read in my life" Book wasn't very interesting to read. . . It was so stupid and boring.I would not like to do the summer reading again. At least give us a good book if we are going to do this again! i think the teachers thought that it reflected on our grade but i have to say it didn't I felt that the book was extremely far fetched. No one would know that they were gay at age 3. The book was very annoying but I kept reading because it was so weird. I don't think that the next seventh grade should read this. don't do it again pointless We never did the first day of school talk. I think the students should have a choice in the book, so that they like it and read it. I also think it should be a have to. We never got to the discussion on the first day of school, so I didn't get to answer the second to last question, about how the book discussion was. It was a very unusual novel. It could not keep me interested for long periods of time, although it was not a challenging read, and the plot was pathetic. This book was really sad! I think the discussion questions should be more in depth. I think it is a really great thing that we have to read over the summer. If I had gotten the book, then I definitely would have read it. Also, in the discussion I learned about the book and it sounded really good. "It was pretty boring" No I though it was a good book and it help me read better. It was a great book! The book was very good. No I think every year the Young Man & the Sea should be used every for fifth graders. I thought it was good because it warmed up by reading skills before school started. I just hope I can become a good reader. Well I kind of liked it at the end but the first part I hated! no I liked the front illitration and I liked that it wasn't to hard and to easy. I think that you should have a summer read, but you should have us choose a book of our choice and then share the book at the disscusion. That the beginning it seemed kind sad because the mom died the dad is always drunk and he has a bully on him. But in the ending I total adored it. No not really thats all. no not really. OK this is Mr. Henderson here, but I read it and loved it and put it aside for when my 8 yr old is a bit older. At first the book was kinda boring, but by the end it was pretty good. Not the best book I've ever read. It started of boring but at the end it sucked me in and couldn't stop reading. It was something you had to rember during the summer

I just recently moved to the area from New Jersey. At my old school, summer reading and a two page open-ended questionnaire was required as ten percent of our first quarter grades. They always assigned some of the driest books i have ever read such as A Wrinkle in Time and the Giver. If you were into that kind of stuff, it could have been a good read for the summer time, except most students weren't and therefore because of the books throughout the school year and summer, actually ended up discouraging students to read. The idea of making it optional and choosing a book most middle schoolers can relate to in my opinion is a wonderful idea.

The summer reading book was not really interesting and it wasn't a fun read. The book level was easy and a really quick read. I think students should be aloud to chose their own books and possible report back to school about them. I dont think that they should do it again because not a lot of people want to read on there summer vac, and not alot of people want to read and then have to remember everything on there first day of school.

I think that the books should be more serious--true, challenging literature.. not useless pointless reading It was interesting, but other books by Sonnenblick could make a religious person, like me, have to put down the book That was a dumb book. I love too read, but that was a terrible book.

My mom read it after me and was sobbing and then laughing hysterically throughout the entire thing. the book was sad but it made me realize how much i should appreciate my own brothers

i didn't like it. i just don't like anything im forced to do, so being forced to read a book isn't my favorite thing. maybe let us pick a book next time

I do not think it should be given out again because a lot of people didn't like it, but i did. You should find a better book that people would be more interested in.

I think if it was held again I would be fine with it because I will be gone.

NO The book wasn't that interesting. I couldn't really get into it. It wasn't as bad as it sound but its not great to have that burden

I liked the book and can't wait until next years summer reading.

nope. nothing. no. My favorite part was when he almost drowned.

Nope, not really. Exect that the book had trouble holding my interest and was boring at parts. However other part were spontanious and wonderful. I think that next years book should be better for girls and boys. This one was better for boys I thought and was not very interesting. Summer reads need to be more fun. I think the summer reading book should be a little bit happier, not about war. I think that all of the books should be about school. No. I liked it. It was boring at times, but mostly was a page turner. The only parts I didn't understand was all the war terms and stuff. I had no iea what they were talking about at times. Overall, it was good book. I do not think the summer book read helps students that read a lot but it helps students that don't read a lot. I didn't really like the book because i thought it was offensive in some ways towards other people. I don't think this book should be required to read again because it was offensive. In my opinion. I didn't really like the book because i thought it was offensive in some ways towards other people. I don't think this book should be required to read again because it was offensive. In my opinion. I didn't like how he said each sentences wrong. I didn't like it at ALL! I'm not a fishing person!

No. I think the teachers should pick the books instead.

I think that the teachers should choose the books and the 4h grade teaches should recommened books based on the students.

I thought the book had a very strange subject and most students could not relate to it everybody else hated it, but I didn't think it was that bad. Exept for the dad.

No. unless it is harry potter forget about it!!!! I think the teachers should choose the books that we read. They shoud make it more long.

if you do choose a summer book you should let the kids vote in each grade what they want No! The book wasn't that interesting to me and I did not really enjoy reading. Also most of my friends agreed with me so I think it wouldn't be the best book for a summer reading program.

I think the Summer Book Read is a good thing to have. It helps students with their reading skills as well as some vocabulary. Although I think the next book should be a really well written mystery book! no

I really didn't care for the book at all but I had to read it. I would not recommend ready another book by that author.

I didn't think it was appropriate for school because of the gay guy

I thought the book wasn't very good and didn't compare that well to our 7th grade class. I also thought it was a bit inappropriate for our age group with the 12 year old boy being gay and having a boy friend. I enjoyed this book, even though I know many other students didn't. I think maybe students (including myself) would like more adventure.

The book was not the best some parts were amazing and other parts were not that good. We did not have a discussion so thats why i rated it a three. I think it was a waste of time because our summer is supposed to be fun with out any home work but we had to read. Which wasted some of our summer. And having the book be extremely horrible made things even worse. And it was very inappropriate because he was totally GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This book was awful, I hated it with all my heart. How in the world could anyone like this, and there's a SEQUAL, WHO WOULD READ THE BOOK ABOUT THE GAY GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Longer, more interesting I think it should go on but I think there should be one book for the boys that we vote on and one book for the girls that they vote on for each grade

I didnt like the book at all!

It is a waste of time it is summer vacaion we should have our time off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this book was really good. I also thought it was pretty easy. Maybe for next year's eighth graders a harder book. Overall, great book!

It is good to get students to read but sometimes its hard to find time but other times its not. Maybe if next year we do it again i think we should have to read but we should be able to read our own books of our choice and we could talk about it in the beginning of the year and discuss what your book was about and if you enjoyed it or not. I think that might please some of the kids that don't read as often from what they do, or just by choice. This book was the worst book the iv read in my whole life, i mean come on Barny beats this. I liked the getting a book to read for the summer. it encourages kids to sit down and look at a book that might make you feel like your in it. it doesn't mean you just read a book only in the summer per year but they want you to start getting the flow of a book worm. I liked the getting a book to read for the summer. it encourages kids to sit down and look at a book that might make you feel like your in it. it doesn't mean you just read a book only in the summer per year but they want you to start getting the flow of a book worm. I think it is just rude of you to ask us kids to Read book over the summer.Plus I think it was a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY...... On my response for the last question on here, i have a comment. i think we should be able to choose the book we want and vote on it with the whole grade. even though i will be in highschool next year i think that would still be a god idea. I think maybe next time, the to-be eighth graders should have something by Hemmingway. For example, "For Whom the Bell Tolls." That would be an interesting book for kids our age. Also, maybe an easier work of Shakesphere, like "The Tempest," would be great for upcoming eighth graders. I think it is a good idea to do it because a lot of kids don't read if you don't give them something TO read. So I think this is a good idea to do the Summer Book Read. I don't like reading unless I have a good book, and I finished the book because I liked it. it was stupid Summer's to get away from school, so why would we want to read over the summer?.

I loved it, I had three pages of notes and had finished the first day i got it at the end of the summer. no because it was just a waste of money and time. the book took to long and I wanted to read my own boooooo

I loved it, I had three pages of notes and had finished the first day i got it at the end of the summer. I HATE THIS BOOK! IT IS AWAFUL AND A COMPLETE WASTE OF MY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you should get the students to pick there book, like i would have liked to read a non-fiction book, preferably a programing book. I DONT LIKE READING I dont think that they should send us books, but when we get back into school they should suggest it to us. They would save a lot of money and the homerooms could just talk about the books that we did read over the summer. it was a waste of money and you cant force us to read when we are not in school. STUPID

If we get summer break we shouldn't have to do work during it. We already go to school for seven hours and get like 2 hours of homework every night. I would say not to do it again. No The book was sad, if our school did do it again it should be a happy book. This might make kids want to read it. no I agree with the choice of books only because it was simple, and if it wasn't simple nobody would read it. But it was SO simple that it got very boring I really liked the choice of book.

I think it was useless because half of the school didn't read it and it was just a waste of money to pay for the books! The book wasn't for our age level either it was 2nd grade stuff!!

Well, the book had a good message, but most of the time it was unbearably boring. Nothing really happened until the very end, and even then the end wasn't that exciting.

I think that it might be continued if there were more interesting books and story's to read. The Misfits wasn't a great book. i think they should make us read more grade level books and not boring ones about troubled 7th grade nobodies

It was sorta boring but cool at the same time WAY TO EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but i'm anadvanced reader