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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Hi 5th Graders

So, I'm expecting that a lot of you 5th graders are reading this for the first time.  I hope you're able to make some interesting comments.
I'm going to make this an easy one for you.  Look at the books I've been reading.  Here are some suggestions about how you could comment:

  • Have you read any of the same books?  Did you like them?
  • Are you reading a similar/different book? Tell me about it?
  • Do you like the books I've read or want to read one of them?  Why?
  • Do you have any book recommendations for me? What are they?
  • Anyone reading The Hobbit?  See the movie?
  • Anything else that you want to add.
I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.
Mr. Milbrand
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104 comments:

  1. JayDecember 17, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Mr. Milbrant do I need to talk about the books you wrote I forget and you sould read Tale of Despereanx

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  2. chrisDecember 17, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    A recommendation I have for you is The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney. It is funny and a good book. One of my favorite books I ever read.

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    1. milbrand77December 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM

      I haven't read any of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books yet.

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  3. laurenDecember 17, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    you shuld really read the warrior books. they are about cats. they are really cool books and i love them!!!!!!

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    1. gabeDecember 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      You have read warriors too I didn't konw you have read them! i also would have to recommend them

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    2. laurenDecember 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM

      i know right they are so cool!!!!!

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    3. TrentDecember 17, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      Laren is right! Read the warriors books! The first one is called(from the first series) Into the Wild. But don't stop there! Come to me if you want to know more.

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    4. laurenDecember 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      my fav would have to be firestars quest. it is realy cool and really entertaining

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    5. milbrand77December 17, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      OK, guys. You convinced me. I'll read Into the Wild this year. Trent, you're my go-to.

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    6. laurenDecember 18, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      yes!!!! i will be your go-to also. I am really good with warriors.

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    7. gabygabe54321January 14, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      not as good as me!

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  4. GabrielDecember 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I have read the hobbit, but I haven't seen the movie yet. I reccommend it, it's REALLY good.

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  5. LukeDecember 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I saw the movie of "The Hobbit".It was AWESOME!!!!!

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  6. Madeline T.December 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Two book that I reccommend is Trouble-Maker by: Andrew Clements and the book Lunch Money they are both really good and about school. But, he tells it in a funny way.Like in Trouble-Maker it is about a mystery in and out of school. Out of both books I think you will like Lunch Money the best because it is about kids being a success and fighting for one of his books to go in the school store and scholastic.

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    1. Erin C.December 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      Now I want to read this book! Thanks Mads!!!!!!! ☼♥

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    2. Emily SDecember 17, 2012 at 6:37 PM

      I read trouble maker too. It was really good. I think I'll try lunch money.

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  7. LukeDecember 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    The book was better though...

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  8. LukeDecember 17, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I recommend reading Department 19 by Will Hill. It has vampires and monster fighters!They also try to rescue people who are vampires.

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  9. Erin C.December 17, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    The book I mostly recommend is the Sisters Grimm Series. Its a series made up of 9 books. The series is about two sisters who go and live with their grandmother in a mysterious town called Ferryport Landing! They go on all these cool adventures and discover new things. Its a great story and I really think you will enjoy it!

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    1. Emily SDecember 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM

      I recommend the Sisters Grimm series too. I'm only om the 6th book but I know the whole series will be good.

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    2. milbrand77December 17, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      Is Sisters Grimm more for girls, though?

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    3. Erin C.December 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

      No! Not at all!

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  10. TrentDecember 17, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Mr. Milbrand, I would like to recomend the series, Dragon Fire. This sereis is about a guy that moved into a home and the stewerd has clay dragons on shelvs. Daneil gets suspicias and finds that the stewared makes dragons that are acually alive. Dan goes on an epic quest to stop evil that is rising. I hope you read it. The first book(out of 7) is called The Fire Within. reply soon!

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    1. laurenDecember 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM

      they sound really cool and i love dragons so much. i might even start to read them

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    2. milbrand77December 17, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      Sounds like my style. Warriors or Dragon Fire?

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    3. laurenDecember 18, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      warriors!!!!!

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    4. TrentJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      Actually, the series name is The Last Dragon Chronicles. And his name is David. Sorry.

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  11. JayDecember 17, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Are you going to read all the Hunger Games books and are you going to watch the Hobbit and read the book I want to read it so bad

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  12. Kara T.December 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Do you like the Hunger Games? I saw the movie and I love it!!! Some parts are kind of sad but I can't wait for Mocking Jay to come out!!!!

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  13. Krish P.December 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    One book you should read is Honus and Me. It is by Dan Gutman. You should read the whole series. The name of the series is A Baseball Card Adventure. It is about a kid who has the ability to travel through time with baseball cards. He goes on journeys to save people. I really recommend this series.

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  14. Bradan MDecember 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    One book i would recomend to you is the seires of hatchet.And Gary Pelsoun the rest of his books i would want you to read one of them to the class.Thanks

    P.S. i agree with krish that Honus and Me is a great book!

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  15. Olivia PDecember 17, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    mr. milbrand you should read the warriors series! i am reading it right now and it is awesome! ALL YOU PEOPLE SHOULD READ IT TOO!!!

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  16. MKDecember 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    One book I strongly recommend is "Middle School The Worst Years Of My Life" I have only read about half of it but it is really good and funny if you're looking for a humorous book you should read it.

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  17. milbrand77December 17, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Great comments, folks! So many recommendations, so little time!!!!

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  18. Bradan MDecember 18, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    i would like to recomend a song for poety it is RED BY TAYLOR SWIFT!Mr.Milbrand is the best teacher in the school cause he will do any thing for you

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    1. milbrand77December 18, 2012 at 7:56 PM

      I like her songs, Bradan. Try to find the lyrics for me.

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  19. Alex.ADecember 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Trent, and a lot of other dragon lovers are going to LOVE How to Train Your Dragon! Sure, you saw the movie which was good and hilarious, but the books are even better! It is a story about the Main Charecter HICCUP, his hunting dragon TOOTHLESS and his best friends Fishlegs and Camicazi (in Book 3 and above ) in epic adventures. The First book in the series ( 1 - many more ) is The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking. Hope you read the book.

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  20. Kara A.December 18, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I have a recommendation for you Mr.Milbrand! It is "Charotte's Web". You have probably already read it because it is very famous, but I think its a great childrens book! I is very cute and it can be really fun!I'm reading it for my AR book and it is the kind of book you will not want to stop reading!!! I hope you read it!

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    1. Erin C.December 18, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      I agree with Kara! Its a great book! It has great detail and a great plot!

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    2. milbrand77December 18, 2012 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks, Kara. I have read "Charlotte's Web" a few times. It's such a great book!

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  21. JayDecember 18, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Mr. Milbrand I recomend you re the Magic tree house series and the ready freddy series enjoy!

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    1. milbrand77December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      I never read those. I'll have to give them a shot. Thanks.

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  22. Gianni/GmanDecember 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Yeah i saw te movie The Hobbit it was very interesting and exciting!!! Have you seen the movie? If you did did u like it? Have u read the book? did u like it???? i havent read the book and your website is cool and neatly organized!!!

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    1. milbrand77December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      I read the book but haven't seen the movie. I recommend the book, Gianni! It would definitely be a challenge for you!

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    2. Sarah N.January 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      I haven`t seen the movie but my sister did she said it was good but bad at the same time she said they made it way longer than it needed to be i`m still want to see it but I doubt I`ll like it because me and my sister are very much alike.

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  23. Sam P.December 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Mr. Milbrand, I recommend the book/series "The Lemonade War"! It is a fantastic book about a brother and sister who have a lemonade bet to see who can earn the most money out of selling lemonade before the end of summer! So, I hope you read it, and enjoy it!

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    1. milbrand77December 18, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks, Sam! Who's the author?

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    2. NicoDecember 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Mr. Milbrand, the author is Jacqueline Davies. I agree that this series (at least the first two books) are very good. I've heard that the reviews for the third book are not great because it's actually a completely different story, so I haven't read it.

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    3. Sam P.December 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      Mr Milbrand, right now im reading the second book "The Lemonade Crime" (Thanks Nico for letting me borrow the book)! But, im not that far im only on the 10th page, but it's still interesting so far!!!

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    4. Sam P.December 19, 2012 at 8:34 PM

      Nico, I agree, I've seen the reviews too, it didn't get to many rates, and it does sound different from the other two!

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  24. Olivia PDecember 18, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Mr. Milbrand, you should read the Lemonade War. It is about a girl and her brother are in the same class and Evan (her brother) does not like that. The girl tries to figure out what is happening by doing a Lemonade War.

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  25. Olivia PDecember 18, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    You gave a neat and orginized webpage! I like that one of our assignments was to do this. Also,another book you should is Hugo. it is an awesome book with great details. It is about a boy named Hugo, and he finds an old maniken or a thing that moves... I really don`t know what it s called! But its his fathers and he died and Hugo wants to finish it. ITS AN AWESOME BOOK!!!!!

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  26. cjDecember 19, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I just got done reading The Tales of Desperaux and I thought it was pretty good. I think the next book I am going to read Lemonade War next. It sounds like a good book.

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    1. laurenDecember 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      i ove that book. it is so good snd interesting.also entertaning

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    2. laurenDecember 19, 2012 at 5:40 PM

      i ment love

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  27. NicoDecember 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I was about to read the book Extra Credit, but wanted to read a different book. I'm glad you're reading it to the class and I can't wait to hear the end. I just finished reading Toilet Paper Tigers. It was hilarious! I think you should read it to the class for the next read-a-loud. It is about a baseball team going from "stink" to winning the championship. Again, PLEASE read this book to the class!

    PS... Go Boston!

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    1. milbrand77December 19, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Toilet Paper Tigers sounds like a movie I saw called "Bad News Bears". It's a funny movie! I'll have to check out that book.

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  28. JayDecember 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Mr. Milbrand what do you think about Kate Dicamillo books? I think she write good books. I recomand you read her books.

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  29. COLIN SHAWDecember 19, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Mr. Milbrand you should read unsolved mysteries Bigfoot. It is... AWESOME!!!

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  30. milbrand77December 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite authors, so I definitely read "Tale of Despereaux."

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  31. Kelly V.December 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Mr. Milbrand if you haven't read the Harry Potter series then I think you should. I am finishing up the last book and I can't put it down. This was the case for every book. I saw all the movies, but they don't have as much details as the books. I suggest you get started with these books. I think you will enjoy them.

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  32. JayDecember 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    MR. Milbrand I think you should read nonfiction books too I think you should read about animals books

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  33. Morgannnnnnnnnn!December 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    hi! i like books. i dont like the hunger games or cathing fire. i just like little books because i dont like big books.

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  34. JaylenDecember 21, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I did not like hunger game or catching fire ,but I encorage you to read the book

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  35. MorgannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnDecember 21, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    hhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiii! i hatee hungergames

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  36. willDecember 21, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I have never read hunger games

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  37. Sequoyah/sakaguiaDecember 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Mr.Milbrand I think you should read the Artemis fowl series I wont spoil it but sneek peek it is kind of scary
    :)

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  38. milbrand77December 23, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I wanted to try that. What is it like? Adventurous?

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  39. rebeccaJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Mr.Milbrand you should read the poison apple series. They are kind of girly,but they are really scary and exciting to read!
    They always leave a cliff hanger to make you read the next book.

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  40. milbrand77January 1, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks for the recommendation, Rebecca! I just finished my book, so I'm trying to figure out what comes next. See you tomorrow!

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  41. JayJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Mr. Milbrand I just read the tale of Despereanx and took the test what book should i read next

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    1. JayJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      p.s. any offers for another book

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    2. milbrand77January 8, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      Why don't you try a nonfiction book, Jay?

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  42. JayJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Mr. Milbrand i got your message i am going to read nonfiction books after i finish my book oh i found a book its called Magic Tree house Leprechaun in late winter

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  43. JayJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Mr. Milbrand did you every read Mary Pope Osborne book i think you should read her books.

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  44. gabeJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    read the eargon series its by christopher paolini. there are four books in the series #1eragon, #2eldest, #3brisingr, #4 inheratance. I am going to read it after the harry potter series.

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    1. milbrand77January 15, 2013 at 9:40 PM

      I read book 1 and loved it. Did you know the author was only about 15 when he started the series?!

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  45. LAUREN1918January 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    YOU SHOULD REALLY READ THE I SURVIVED SERIES. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD. YOU SHOULD READ THE I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916.I HEAR THAT IT IS REALLY GOOD.

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    1. milbrand77January 15, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      They look good. I just got the "I Survived 9/11" book for my class library. Check it out, Lauren!

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  46. JayJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Mr. Mlbrand did you every read John McKinley books i think i might read his book

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    1. milbrand77January 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      I never heard of him, Jay. Let me take a look at the book.

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  47. JayJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Mr. Milbrand is Number the star good and is it good for me i think it sounds good

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  48. MadelineT.January 17, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Did you ever see The Hobbit? I recommend you go and see the movie.It is pretty good. I would give it a 8.5 out of a 10....

    Did you ever read the book?It sounds pretty good. I don't know if it will beat the movie. So then again, I would recommend The Hobbit as a movie you go and see. If you like the Harry Potter movies, you would like this one, too.

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    1. milbrand77January 18, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      I read the book but haven't seen the movie yet. The book is incredible. I want to see the movie!

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  49. chris pJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I want to see the hobbit in the movies.

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  50. TrentJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    One book I just read is called The Storm Before Atlanta. Its about a boy that wants to go into the Union army and also about a black slave girl that ran away from her slave owners and joined the Union army as working contraband. Read more if your curious.

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    1. milbrand77January 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

      Wow! That sounds great! It's a little different from your normal books, Trent.

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  51. Lindsey LJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I really am into my AR book Romona and her Father.

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    1. milbrand77January 18, 2013 at 9:06 PM

      I am Ramona's father, so I love that book, too! :)

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  52. CjJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I just finished The Comeback Challenge. The book was ok. I am ready to pick out out a new book tomorrow... I am thinking Hunger Games or does anyone have any suggestions??

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  53. JayJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Mr. Milbrand any recommendations for nonfiction books

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    1. milbrand77January 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      Think about your interests. Get a book that will keep your attention. I can help you at recess.

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  54. Sarah N.January 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I a good book is Mocking Jay it`s sad ,happy and exciting but still a awesome book it is the least favorite book in the hunger game series in my opinion but i still like

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  55. Sam P.January 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Mr. Milbrand, i recommend you read the book, "Tale of Desperaux" I haven't finished it yet, but so far it's really good and is getting even more interesting! So, I hope you read it!

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  56. JayJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Mr. Milbrand I loved the book/novel Number the stars can you belive what happens at the end of the book.Can I tell everyone what happens

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  57. JayFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Hey Mr . Milbrand i am reading a nonfiction book called Albert Einstein Physicist and Genius it is a good book

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  58. JayMarch 4, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Mr. Milbrand for the homework do we they have to tell the vocab word meaning that explain in the story

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    1. JayMarch 4, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      p.s or do we make up something different for the vocab words

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