Let's Talk Books!

Student Book Discussion Groups for Grades 2–8
Thursdays, 4–4:45 p.m.

Read the book and have fun talking about it with other kids. Register for discussions at your grade level and for the books you want to discuss. Copies of these books will be available at the ASK ME Desk. Meet in the Conference Room off the main lobby. Snacks and lemonade will be provided. Registration is limited to 14 students per group per date. Sponsored by the St. Charles Optimist Club.

Students outside the District: $2 per date. You may register 2 weeks before.

• Participation Guidelines
• Book Group Etiquette
• Registration Procedures
• Student Book Reviews - written by students who participated in the Let's Talk Books Student Book Discussion Groups.

Thursday, April 15, 4–4:45 p.m.
Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli

The transition from 3rd to 4th grade isn’t as easy for Suds as it is for his best friend, Joey. According to Joey, 4th grade rats aren’t afraid of spiders, don’t carry babyish lunch boxes, and don’t cry. But they do push little kids, say "no" to their mothers, and eat real meat (like baloney). Being a rat doesn’t sound so great to Suds.

Thursday, May 13, 4–4:45 p.m.
Tornado by Betsy Byars

As they wait out a tornado in their storm cellar, a family listens to stories about Tornado, a cardtrick playing, hole-digging dog that was blown into Pete's life by another tornado.

Mar. 11, 4–4:45 p.m.
Shark Beneath the Reef by Jean Craighead George

Tomas Torres is determined to catch a shark, the greatest prize for the fishermen of the Sea of Cortez. It isn’t until the moment Tomas finally comes face to face with his dream that he realizes that the life of a fisherman is not always easy. This tale of Tomas and his life choices will not easily be forgotten!

Thursday, Apr. 22, 4–4:45 p.m.
The River by Gary Paulsen

Because of his success in surviving fifty-four days alone in the wilderness, 15-year-old Brian is asked by the government to undergo a similar experience. Scientists hope to learn more about the psychology of survival. Sequel to Hatchet.

Thursday, May 20, 4–4:45 p.m.
Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman

A great story of how a handful of lima beans, planted by Anna in a vacant city lot, sprouts a life of its own as various members of the neighborhood contribute to their community garden.