The only problem with the book is that after i read it to my kids, they wanted an iguana. His books include defining dulcie, rachel spinelli punched me in the face, i kill more about paul acampora. Publishers weekly the idiosyncratic characters bring the story to life and the irrepressible humor. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. Accelerated reader quiz list reading practice quiz no. So she heads across country and back home in her fathers red 1968 chevy pickup truck. Once dulcie gets there, she meets roxanne, a girl whose scary home life makes dulcie think that she just might have landed in the right spot at the right time. Acamporas work strikes a perfect balance between the serious and the comical. When the book that holds the secret to eternal life is stolen from flamel, twins sophie and josh. Book author reading level points raleighs page armstrong, alan 4.
Confusion is nothing new by paul acampora hardcover. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. Acamporas tale of three bookloving protagonists out to spread the love celebrates books and readers, and it fizzes in lucys lively firstperson narration. Defining dulcie by paul acampora book cover, description, publication history. Book lexile reading book author level points guided reading level laika nick abadzis 5. Suddenly her mom decides to move and takes dulcie to california. He is the author of defining dulcie, which school library journal called an inextricable mix of sadness and humor, sorrow and hope. Dulcies dad and grandfather were the school janitors in her connecticut town, until her dad died in. In reality, he and his wife are still alive and well today. Clean teen reads corvallisbenton county public library. I kill the mockingbird isbn 9781596437425 pdf epub paul.
May 20, 2014 paul acampora is an avid reader, an enthusiastic dad, and a ferocious fan of being human. The book, defining dulcie by paul acampora is a story about a girl named dulcie heading off to california with her mother to start a better life after dulcies fathers passing. Sixteen yearold dulcie morrigan joness father, a janitor at her high. The tequila worm, defining dulcie, and a higher geometry. Sixteenyearold dulcie morrigan joness father, a janitor at her high. The tragic death of dulcie s dad, prompts mom to move them to california. You always leave something behind when you start something new.
The language is clean, the dialogue sparse, but sparkling. Their efforts are successful when all of the hullabaloo starts to direct more people to the book. Title author book level points 67 en david robinson aaseng, nathan 6. Defining dulcie was written with sensitivity and insight, and i can recommend it without reservation. Defining dulcie is written with intelligence, wit, and heart and describes a family, torn by grief, but held together by strong bonds of love, respect and a sense of honor and humor. In the space left behind by joan ackermann ya ackermann. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Defining dulcie isbn 9780142411834 pdf epub paul acampora. Paul acampora writes novels and short stories for young readers.
When i pressed him and asked how he thought it compared to the first book which is one of his alltime favorite novels, one of a very elite group of books hes reread he. Her father was a janitor and accidentally killed himself with one of the toxins while cleaning on the job. Students will be asked to respond to a writing prompt or similar assessment in class during the first week of school. The reading theme for the best christmas pageant ever is dont judge a book. Luckily for roxanne, dulcie morrigan jones is a girl with a storehouse of strength and generosity of spirit that stretches on for miles. Unable to comply, dulcie returns to connecticut and grandpa. The following books are located in the ya teen section unless noted, alphabetical by authors last name. Title author book level points 17504 en anansi does the impossible. New hopesolebury high school summer reading list 2012 20 academic english grades 912 academic english.
In the midst of dealing with her shock and grief, dulcies mother drops another bombshell into her teenage daughters lifeshe decides that the two of them need to leave behind the small connecticut town they have lived in all of. Their efforts are successful when all of the hullabaloo starts. I kill the mockingbird is his third novel for young readers. Paul acampora author paul acampora is an avid reader, an enthusiastic dad, and a ferocious fan of being human. Students in all academic classes, grades 912, are required to select one of the books for summer reading.
The setting is the current time in west glover, connecticut. The candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy. Its probably fair to say that there is no american classic written with an adult audience in mind that is quite as beloved of childrens book authors as to kill a mockingbird. In the first few pages of paul acampora s book, dulcie jones suffers the sudden and awful loss of her father. Jan 01, 2006 the book, defining dulcie by paul acampora is a story about a girl named dulcie heading off to california with her mother to start a better life after dulcies fathers passing. I kill the mockingbird by paul acampora unleashing readers. Paul lives in allentown, pennsylvania, with his wife and two kids. Acampora, paul defining dulcie f 168p bauer, cat harley, like a person f 248p bauer, joan peeled f 248p.
In the beginning of the story, dulcie does not have a. Suggested summer reading for incoming 7th and 8th grade students. New hopesolebury high school summer reading list 2012. Defining dulcie by paul acampora fantastic fiction. Paul acampora books, author biography, and reading level. And me written by jacqui robbins and illustrated by the amazing matt phelan. Defining dulcie by paul acampora nook book ebook barnes. Defining dulcie dial books for young readers2006 defining dulcie is about the connections we make, the resilience of the human spirit. October, 2011 title author rl points freedom area school. Paul is a frequent contributor to the scholastic storyworks magazine. Confusion is nothing new has been selected by the childrens book committee at bank street college of education as one of 2018s best books of the year. Even though he seems to have no superhero powers, chance is accepted into the school of his dreams, the burlington academy for the superhuman.
Book author reading level points philadelphia adventure, the alexander, lloyd 7. Defining dulcie paul acampora ebooks download pdf epub doc audiobook. When lucy, elena, and michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to see to kill a mockingbird included. New hopesolebury high school summer reading list 2012 20. Accelerated reader quiz list reading practice 57565 en picture book of florence nightingale, a adler, david a. Stories about coping with grief silas bronson library. I kill the mockingbird by paul acampora overdrive rakuten. Following the accidental death of her father, dulcie morrigan jones is taken to. Like its not running away when youre going back home. Dulcie s dad and grandfather were the school janitors in her connecticut town, until her dad died in a chemical accident. In the midst of dealing with her shock and grief, dulcie s mother drops another bombshell into her teenage daughters lifeshe decides that the two of them need to leave behind the small connecticut town they have lived in all of. Paul acampora, author of defining dulcie if you love picture books, you will love the new girl.
This book is one of the best books i have ever read. Accelerated reader quiz list reading practice accelerated reader quiz list reading practice quiz no. This acclaimed book by paul acampora is available at in several formats for your ereader. Wanting desperately not to leave what she knows, dulcie takes her fathers truck that her mother was about to sell and drives back to her grandfathers, sending her mom postcards from odd destinations across. But dulcie doesnt understand whats wrong with her old life back in newbury, connecticut. The spoton dialogue combines with the irresistible appeal of young teenagers enthusiastically pursuing bad ideas for a fast, pageflipping read. Dulcies dad and grandfather were the school janitors in her connecticut town, until her dad died in a chemical accident. Kids, parents, and critics praise his work for its laughoutloud humor, rollicking dialogue, and heartfelt characters. Acampora deftly mixes the bitter with the sweet throughout this first novel. Defining dulcie by paul acampora overdrive rakuten.
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