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Statistics show that boys do not read as much as girls. Given the importance of reading in developing vocabulary, self-expression, and higher-level thinking skills, it is essential to get boys engaged with books.

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A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End : The Right Way to Write Writing
Avi
4/08

Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
Blume, Judy
5/08

Eating Enchiladas
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
4/08

The Seer of Shadows
Avi
4/08

Dark Day in the Deep Sea
Osborne, Mary Pope
3/08

Sea Monsters
Osborne, Mary Pope
3/08

My Dog May Be a Genius
Prelutsky, Jack
3/08

The Missing Girl
Mazer, Norma Fox
2/08

Dumb Clucks
Stine. R. L.

Character Education - Book Suggestions

November: Conflict resolution / Problem Solving

December: Compassion / Kindness

January: Cooperation/Teamwork

February: Friendship

March: Honesty/Trust

April: Responsibility

May: Self-discipline

June: Perseverance

Butterfield Bookmarks Take First Place in Local Battles

The Butterfield Bookmarks, The Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library's Battle of the Books team, has won two out of three "battles" with local libraries as part of this national reading program for middle school-age children.

The 2007 Battle of the Books team includes Haldane students Albert Bajsicki, Claire Carroll, Elizabeth Casparian, Sonya Kuzminski, Michelle McEwen, Clare Shananhan, and Kiefer Thorpe. Clare and Kiefer had also participated in 2006. full article