[ISLMA-Share] Read-alikes for Wonder?

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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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> On May 17, 2018, at 7:47 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> Fuzzy Mud by Sachar? 
> Even though the story centers around environmentalism I loved how the characters came together to show kindness to a bully. The redeeming effects of their kindness were evident in the conclusion of the story.
> 
> Kim Jones
> Library Para Professional
> Channing Elementary #6
> Phone 847-888-5185 ext 6759
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>> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:56 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>> Restart by Gordon Korman
>> 
>> Carol Patterson
>> Prairie Point
>> Oswego
>> 
>>> On Wed, May 16, 2018, 11:53 AM Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>> Our junior high teaches Wonder as a class novel for the entire 6th grade, but we may need to switch to another book due to the now very high number of kids who have already read it prior to 6th grade.
>>> 
>>> We are looking for some good read-alikes that hit the theme of kindness pretty hard. Teachers are thinking of The Misfits because it also provides multiple perspectives from the various characters, but I want to provide some alternatives t/o the ELA department just in case that one doesn't work out. I have a small list and want to add more.
>>> 
>>> Any suggestions for a beginning-of-the-year book that hits kindness as a theme that would work for 6th grade?
>>> 
>>> Many thanks to everyone for your suggestions in advance!!
>>> 
>>> -Elly Schook
>>> LMC Director
>>> Old Orchard Junior High School
>>> Skokie, IL
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