Citation:
Finchler, Judy, and Kevin O'Malley. Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind. Walker Books for Young Readers, 2006. Print.
Summary:
Miss Malarkey is a determined teacher who aims not only to help the school achieve their goal of 1000 books read by mid-June but also to find at least one book that each child in her class loves. One child is particularly stubborn about reading and NOT enjoying books, only video games. Even the principal's promise to color his hair purple and sleep on the roof of the school if the goal is met is not enough to entice this young man.
Personal Impression:
I thought this was an adorable book that would resonate with young children. It shows empathy with students that aren't particularly into books while at the same time showing that there is a book out there for everyone. Miss Malarkey is particularly attractive as a stubborn, genuinely caring teacher. The artwork adds to the story; providing other points-of-view and fleshing out the story more.
Reviews:
Retrieved from School Library Journal on 2/2/2011
(August 1, 2006)
"...This title will resonate with those who choose math, video games, and sports over books. O’Malley’s illustrations, done in markers and colored pencils, enhance the text with expressive pictures of the students and their teacher as they explore (or choose not to explore) the joys of reading. The illustrations lend humor and credibility to the reluctance of some of the students. A must-have for all libraries.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA"
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Retrieved from Booklist Online on 2/2/2011
"...Expressive cartoon-style illustrations, brightened with markers and colored pencils, create a series of lively scenes in which speech balloons record conversations and comments not found in the text. With an unstated moral, this is one volume that librarians won’t soon forget. Short lists of recommended books, including a bibliography of adult books that recommend children’s books, are appended.
— Carolyn Phelan"Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.
Possible Use in a Library:
This title had a variety of ages for which it was recommended; everything from pre-k to 5th grade depending on the source. Personally, I thought it was most appropriate for the 3rd grade crowd. This would be a good book to use during National Reading Day for Pk through 3rd grade or during National Reading Month especially considering it's theme. Teachers and librarians could follow Miss Malarkey's example in the book by matching their students with appropriate books, setting reading goals and awarding ribbons (or something similar) for each book read.
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