A Monster Calls

What a brilliant book!  I didn't think this was my kind of book but I was wrong.  After guided reading, I frequently talk with the class about books they are reading at the moment which has had a huge impact on the profile of reading.  Children are now lending each other books, buying books recommended by friends and generally getting excited about books.  I have a few special books including 'A Monster Calls' and  'The boy in the striped pyjamas' which I lend out to children - we now have a queue of children waiting for them.  The Hunger Games is proving to be popular amongst the boys. The adults in the class are sharing their books too and reading the same books as the children.
All in all, we have a much more healthy approach to reading in our class with only a few more children to crack!
Suzanne
New King's School
Fulham