Many Irons in the Fire

My post title is an idiom that means I'm doing a few things at one time.  In this case, I'm reading a few books at one time.

I finished Surviving Hitler that Luke C lent to me.  Thanks so much, Luke!  I hope that you'll also read these books, and maybe some of your classmates could borrow them.  I think that Matt W would really appreciate them.
So, now to the books I'm reading.  ON MANY STUDENTS' RECOMMENDATIONS, I'm reading Warriors Into the Wild.  I know that many of you have read this series and others are reading it right now like me.  It's pretty cool because I can make some connections to my own cats.  I think Khan would be like Firepaw.  He's pretty energetic.  We have stray cats in our neighborhood, so I wonder if they get into fights and have clans like these cats.  The author really goes into a lot of detail to help you visualize the setting of the book.  Check out the figurative language I found just on the first page!

1. "The silence was broken only by the ripple of water from the swift black river and the whisper of trees in the forest beyond." (What kind of figurative language?)
2. "the creatures leaped at each other, and suddenly the rocks were alive with wrestling, screeching cats." (What kind of figurative language?)

I found the website for the series, and I thought some of you might like this.

http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html

I'm about to start a baseball book with a small group of 5th graders.  There may be room for 1-2 more, so let me know if you're interested.  The books have been ordered, boys, so we'll be starting soon.  I'm pretty excited!

• What do you think about the "Warriors" books?
• Did you check out the website?
• Have you read other books about animals?
• Are you interested in reading a baseball book?

Getting Ready for Spring Training

I'm getting so excited for baseball season to start up.  I've been reading a book called The Unforgettable Season with Nico, so I'm definitely ready for the season to start up.  It's a short picture book about Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, two guys who set records that have not been broken.  Joe was a Yankees outfielder who got a hit in 56 straight games.  That's incredible!  Ted was on the Red Sox and he had another amazing feat, batting .400 for the entire season!  The author shares how each player wasn't liked by the fans for a while, but now they're two of the most famous ball players of all times.  I like the illustrations, and it's so easy to read.  Nico, would you give it 2 thumbs-up?  If anybody wants to borrow it, I have a copy.  I'd like to read another baseball book, but maybe expand my reading group to 5-6 boys.  Any 5th grade boys interested?  I'll take the first 5-6 who post on the blog.  Let me know if you have any recommendations.  I'm thinking Honus and Me or Jackie and Me.
Just a quick update on my own reading, too.  I'm reading Surviving Hitler that Luke C recommended.  I'll keep you posted.