So sometime I make brilliant choices and start three novels simultaneously in three classes. Animal Farm is History 20, and I notice something new every time I read it. Squealer and his propaganda is the most interesting aspect right now. Locked in Time was a gut choice. Students hated Shoeless Joe and I think I did it because I like the idea of it. However, baseball magic is lost on 21st Century kids. Locked in Time has been a success as three boys, yes boys, finished the novel long before it was due. And here I thought it was a "girl" book. Clearly, I know nothing. The Outsiders...really, do I need explain that Pony Boy's voice is timeless and that his plight will resonate with teenagers until the end of time? Of course not, it remains a classic.
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