Claudia Mills
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Claudia Mills is an American author of children's books. She is also an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has written several children's series including: Mason Dixon Series, Gus and Granpa Series, West Creek Middle School Seres, and Dinah Series. (Bowker mehr anzeigen Author Biography) weniger anzeigen
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The Lost Language von Claudia Mills
This book is full of wonderfully imperfect characters. Lizard and Bumble's friendship will, at times, frustrate readers, but also likely resonate. Reading this book as an adult, I want to get a copy for my 9th graders. While the characters are younger, the story itself is transferrable and my high schoolers could certainly draw parallels to their own relationships and goals. Highly recommend!
This is a great book about an important topic. The author's angle on it highlights the perseverance necessary for a math-challenged kid to meet the traditional third grade benchmark of mastering the multiplication facts. Wilson's initial progress through the multiplication tests was impeded by administering them in numerical order: multiplication by the factors of 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. As Wilson observed, the threes are difficult because there is no pattern to the products when multiplying by three. Eventually, Wilson learns his multiplication facts which reemphasizes the idea that if you try hard and keep working you'll achieve your goals.… (mehr)
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Note: I received an ARC of this book at ALA Midwinter 2020.
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