“Emily and Jackson”

Comment:

My class just finished reading Emily’s Fortune and Emily & Jackson Hiding Out. I just wanted to let you know how much they enjoyed them. The last page of each chapter just pulled them into the next one, they kept asking for “just one more.” Oh, but that makes my heart feel good. They’ve been pulling Shiloh off of the shelves too. I love it when there is a book that makes them want to read more by that author and wanted to share that with you. Thanks for making my kids want to read more!

Phyllis replied:

I don’t know what grade level you teach, but one of my series that 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers often use as a “reward” (teacher reads a chapter at the end of each day if class has done a good job) is my boys vs. girls series, beginning with “The Boys Start the War,” then “The Girls Get Even,” etc.  There are twelve books in all, and I would recommend you doing the reading, or at least, the first chapter of the first book.  That’s all it takes to get them hooked..  Thanks so much for your email.