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alwaysaprincess
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 Tue, Jun 06 2023, 10:50 pm
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I’ve taken a job as literature teacher in chassidish high school. I’m looking for a squeaky clean book that would interest 9th grade girls. Book should be very educational and high caliber writing. Can’t be related to anything Jewish as per school rules. I really appreciate your help!
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amother
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:45 pm
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Cressel
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:46 pm
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"The Yellow notebook" By Devorah Rosen
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alwaysaprincess
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:51 pm
Thank you! A bit juvenile for 9th grade though no?
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alwaysaprincess
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:52 pm
| Cressel68 wrote: | | "The Yellow notebook" By Devorah Rosen |
Seems interesting. But can’t be related to yiddishkeit in any way  but thanks for your suggestion!
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alwaysaprincess
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:55 pm
I was thinking of that book. But needs to be something I can give lessons on. Not sure if the content has enough literary components and quotes to fill a semester with. But definitely one of my favorites!
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Rappel
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:57 pm
A separate peace
The yearling
To kill a mockingbird
Roll of thunder, hear my cry
It's been years, so I don't remember the reading level, but The Velvet Room ,by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, was unique and good.
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amother
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:58 pm
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Charlie and the chocolate factory?
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tigerwife
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:59 pm
Arts roll has an edited literature book series for high school.
IIRC the 9th grade one has Around the World in Eighty Days. Some schools read The Miracle Worker but you should find out if they did it in elementary. The Pearl by John Steinbeck is another classic.
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Cressel
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Tue, Jun 06 2023, 11:59 pm
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"Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo
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amother
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:00 am
| alwaysaprincess wrote: | | Seems interesting. But can’t be related to yiddishkeit in any way but thanks for your suggestion! |
Can the author be Jewish but the book not be about anything Jewish? Or does it have to be a secular author.
Because I doubt the Yellow Notebook is particularly about major Jewish things
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BrisketBoss
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:00 am
A lot of the books mentioned on this thread are--for a reason. It's hard to find age appropriate great literature that is 'squeaky clean' as that means ignoring a significant piece of the human experience.
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Cressel
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:02 am
| BrisketBoss wrote: | | A lot of the books mentioned on this thread are--for a reason. It's hard to find age appropriate great literature that is 'squeaky clean' as that means ignoring a significant piece of the human experience. |
Well said! Unfortunately so.....
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Cressel
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:03 am
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"Running out of time" By Haddix! Hands down the most fascinating book that is also one of the cleanest. The story is captivating yet so clean!
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Rappel
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:05 am
Forbidden topics include any relationships, or are Victorian-esque courtships allowed?
How about Christianity? Magic? Swine?
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librarygirl
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:12 am
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I'm kind of horrified at the level of some of the books mentioned. I hope that the posters are just not familiar with the books, not that that's the level of 9th grade chassidish girls. Try echo mountain by Lauren wolk, historical fiction (during the great depression) and excellent writing.
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alwaysaprincess
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:15 am
| Rappel wrote: | A separate peace
The yearling
To kill a mockingbird
Roll of thunder, hear my cry
It's been years, so I don't remember the reading level, but The Velvet Room ,by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, was unique and good. |
Thank you I really appreciate your suggestions! Will check them out!
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Hashemlovesme1
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:17 am
The City of Ember
Also came to recommend Running out of Time, by Haddix. Saw another poster suggested it too
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alwaysaprincess
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Wed, Jun 07 2023, 12:17 am
| librarygirl wrote: | | I'm kind of horrified at the level of some of the books mentioned. I hope that the posters are just not familiar with the books, not that that's the level of 9th grade chassidish girls. Try echo mountain by Lauren wolk, historical fiction (during the great depression) and excellent writing. |
Yes some books mentioned are definitely not for 9th graders. However English is not their first language and many girls have limited access to English literature. But echo mountain seems amazing as I love historical fiction. Thank you!
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