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Booktalk
#1
You probably know someone like
Tobin. A big chip on his shoulder and lots of attitude. Comes from
a family of juvenile delinquents and seems destined to follow in that path.
But Henry sees something different in Tobin. He sees someone worth
knowing. Someone who might just be a friend. When Henry invites
Tobin over to see his chickens, everything changes for Tobin. He
begins to realize that he might just have some good features after all.
As Henry and Tobin work on their science project about chickens, Henry
learns about Tobin. How his mother died. How his home life
is far from ideal. About his crazy grandmother. And how much
he comes to love those chickens.
Booktalk #2
Tobin Mccauley's got a near-certifiable
grandmother, a pack of juvenile-delinquent siblings, and a dad who's not
going to win father of the year any time soon. To top it off, Tobin's only
friend truly believes that the study of chickens will reveal...the meaning
of life? Getting through seventh grade isn't easy for anyone, son, but
when the first day of school starts out with your granny's arrest, you
know you've got real problems. Throw on five-day suspension (for defending
your English teacher's honor), a chicken that lays green eggs, and a family
feud that's tearing everyone to pieces, and you're in for one heck of a
ride. (Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’
Book Award 2008)
Booktalk #3
Tobin McCauley is beginning
seventh grade and has a difficult life. His mother died of cancer
five years ago. His dad does nothing but go to work, watch
racing on TV, and fight with his crazy grandmother. His older brothers
and sister don't seem to care about him. Some days there's nothing
to eat. Then there's school. Tobin is not a good student, and
he just doesn't care. Thank goodness Henry befriends Tobin and convinces
him to help him with a science project raising chickens. This important
friendship along with the science project help Tobin face the problems
in his life. (Janet Carlson, Librarian, jcarlson@mayfieldschools.org) |
