Comments on Help her out!TypePad2008-06-10T12:50:28ZLeilahttps://bookshelvesofdoom.blogs.com/bookshelves_of_doom/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://bookshelvesofdoom.blogs.com/bookshelves_of_doom/2008/06/help-her-out/comments/atom.xml/kidlitjunkie commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5535e1a7d88332008-06-18T21:05:45Z2008-06-18T21:05:45Zkidlitjunkiehttp://kidlitjunkie.blogspot.comI'll second Adam Rex's The True Meaning of Smekday!<p>I'll second Adam Rex's The True Meaning of Smekday!</p>mali commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5536f48d288342008-06-15T01:15:57Z2008-06-15T01:15:57Zmaliwhat about the tripods series by Christopher? Really scary but the White Mountains was one of my faves in third...<p>what about the tripods series by Christopher? Really scary but the White Mountains was one of my faves in third grade. <br />
PS I NEED Damalur-sol shirt. </p>Arlene commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5536c702788342008-06-13T15:00:32Z2008-06-13T15:00:33ZArleneHow about Stinker from Space by Pamela Service, and the "Aliens for (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)" by Jonathan Etra.<p>How about Stinker from Space by Pamela Service, and the "Aliens for (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)" by Jonathan Etra.</p>Michele LaForge commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5534c6fbc88332008-06-12T01:56:18Z2008-06-12T01:56:18ZMichele LaForgeI second R is for Rocket and it may be a little bit older, but you might be able to...<p>I second R is for Rocket and it may be a little bit older, but you might be able to use "Only You Can Save Mankind" by Terry Practhett which is funny and smart and sweet and has a good girl character as well as great boys. In seventh grade, many years ago to my 38 year old self, we had a science fiction unit and read both novels and short stories. I remember a short story collection (I believe there were poems and artwork in it as well) called Tomorrow. I picked up a copy a long time ago at a used book sale but don't know where it is at the moment. If you want more info, just say and I'll start looking. Good luck! How exciting!<br />
Michele<br />
Brunswick, Maine</p>Renn commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5534ba07988332008-06-11T18:32:43Z2008-06-11T18:32:43ZRennI would second "Whales on Stilts" and add "Can of Worms" by Kathy Mackel or "Club Earth" by Gail Gauthier....<p>I would second "Whales on Stilts" and add "Can of Worms" by Kathy Mackel or "Club Earth" by Gail Gauthier. They are both really funny alien stories and a great intro to science fiction.</p>
<p>On a slightly higher level there is Andrew Clements "Things Unseen"</p>Shannon commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55365819e88342008-06-11T03:39:07Z2008-06-11T03:39:07ZShannonhttp://surlygirl19.blogspot.comAnd really, when in doubt, turn to a library(an)! Here are just a few lists that I found compiled of...<p>And really, when in doubt, turn to a library(an)! Here are just a few lists that I found compiled of books for this genre and this grade. Some of the books listed were repeats from above but there are several mentioned that might be helpful.</p>
<p>http://www.stdl.org/extlink/ysread/scifi3&4.htm</p>
<p>http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/scificuniorbklst.htm</p>
<p>http://www.simonsays.com/content/browse.cfm?tab=1&pid=516392,370361,22</p>
<p>http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/books/category.asp?category=sc&ageID=4</p>Shannon commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5534a4d1288332008-06-11T03:32:33Z2008-06-11T03:32:34ZShannonhttp://surlygirl19.blogspot.comI've not read it but how about ALIENS DON'T WEAR BRACES by Debbie Dadey. This is #7 of the Bailey...<p>I've not read it but how about ALIENS DON'T WEAR BRACES by Debbie Dadey. This is #7 of the Bailey School Kids series. And the students in the books are 3rd graders.</p>flieswithoutwings commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5534a3f7488332008-06-11T03:02:43Z2008-06-11T03:02:43Zflieswithoutwingshttp://flieswithoutwings.blogspot.comJames and the Giant Peach or Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator?<p>James and the Giant Peach or Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator?</p>Matt commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e553655e6d88342008-06-11T02:25:10Z2008-06-11T02:25:10ZMatthttp://www.bookclubshelf.comAlthough they aren't the greatest literature out there, the "I was a Third Grade ____________" (science project, spy, etc.) series...<p>Although they aren't the greatest literature out there, the "I was a Third Grade ____________" (science project, spy, etc.) series by the Auchs are borderline Sci-fi. But Genevieve is spot on with Wrinkle in Time and Smekday - two of my favorites! Good Luck!</p> commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55349b6af88332008-06-10T22:55:14Z2008-06-10T22:55:15ZThank you so much, everybody! This has been really helpful- I'm off to preview some sci-fi!<p>Thank you so much, everybody! This has been really helpful- I'm off to preview some sci-fi! </p>Raph commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55364f28e88342008-06-10T22:42:43Z2008-06-10T22:42:43ZRaph"Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left" by Robin Klein is fantastic - and perfect for that audience. It's mainly...<p>"Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left" by Robin Klein is fantastic - and perfect for that audience. It's mainly sci-fi, but has some good comedic undertones running through; it's hilarious as well. The Wikipedia page on it has some good information re the plot and... other stuff. Good luck! ^^</p>Marie commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e553497edf88332008-06-10T20:56:32Z2008-06-10T20:56:32ZMarieI absolutely second "The Green Book". It was one of my favorites in elementary school.<p>I absolutely second "The Green Book". It was one of my favorites in elementary school.</p>Colleen commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55364941288342008-06-10T20:09:25Z2008-06-10T20:09:25ZColleenhttp://chasingray.comI second the vote for Eleanor Cameron - there is actually a whole series of Mushroom Planet books. They involve...<p>I second the vote for Eleanor Cameron - there is actually a whole series of Mushroom Planet books. They involve a couple of boys answering an ad in a newspaper and building a rocket ship and then helping the folks who live on the Mushroom Planet. Lots of awesomeoness.</p>
<p>You should also check out a book on Bradbury short stories and take a look. Most are older but I'm thinking of "R is for Rocket" in particular - it's about a boy going off to space academy or something like that and the themes of moving away and leaving a good friend behind are pretty standard, it's just that this kid is going away to outer space.</p>Brooke commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e553647aca88342008-06-10T19:39:21Z2008-06-10T19:39:21ZBrookehttp://casacamisas.wordpress.comTry Eleanor Cameron's Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet. Weird title, but I've had good responses from kids who I've...<p>Try Eleanor Cameron's <i>Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet</i>. Weird title, but I've had good responses from kids who I've recommended it to, especially boys.</p>
<p>Sylvia Waugh's <i>Space Race</i> is also a good pick for this age.</p>
<p>Jill Paton Walsh's <i>The Green Book</i> is still in print in paperback, and if you have a bunch of Narnia enthusiasts in your class, then they might be interested in Lewis' <i>Out of the Silent Planet</i>.</p>Genevieve commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55363275088342008-06-10T17:11:24Z2008-06-10T17:11:24ZGenevieveI think third-graders could do Wrinkle in Time (if read aloud, since not all the kids would be at that...<p>I think third-graders could do Wrinkle in Time (if read aloud, since not all the kids would be at that reading level yet).</p>
<p>Also for reading aloud: The True Meaning of Smekday. My second-grader and a friend of his both loved it - it's hilarious and has a lot of deeper meanings.</p>Aljay commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e55346c90388332008-06-10T16:39:16Z2008-06-10T16:39:16ZAljayMaybe the A.I. Gang trilogy, by Bruce Coville?<p>Maybe the A.I. Gang trilogy, by Bruce Coville?</p>Amber commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e5536193cf88342008-06-10T15:56:20Z2008-06-10T15:56:20ZAmberDavid Lubar's "weenie" short story collections!! each story is only 2-4 pages long. "Curse of the Campfire Weenies," "Invasion of...<p>David Lubar's "weenie" short story collections!! each story is only 2-4 pages long.<br />
"Curse of the Campfire Weenies," "Invasion of the Road Weenies" ... they're a bit more horror/fantasy, but there's some sci fi in there ;)</p>hope commented on 'Help her out!'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345169e469e200e553450a4388332008-06-10T15:20:23Z2008-06-10T15:20:23ZhopeMy Teacher is an Alien, by Coville Sylvia Waugh's trilogy-- Space Race, Earthborn, Who Goes Home? I like Jill Paton...<p> My Teacher is an Alien, by Coville<br />
Sylvia Waugh's trilogy-- Space Race, Earthborn, Who Goes Home?<br />
I like Jill Paton Walsh's The Green Book better than any of these, though.</p>
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