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As a stand alone book, it's a decent story. But as a sequel to The Bar Code Tattoo I was a disappointed with the direction it took.

91/80

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"Kayla Reed spoke directly into the camera as it closed in on her earnest face."

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I read The Bar Code Tattoo about 15-20 years ago and loved it (highly recommend it). I didn't know there was a sequel until I was browsing through a local indie bookstore and happened upon this.

I'm still wrapping my head around this wonderful middle grade novel that I didn't realize was a middle grade novel. I love Dave Eggers, & this one was no exception, especially with Ethan Hawke narrating!

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Chains is a powerful story about a girl surviving slavery during the American Revolution. It‘s emotional, interesting, and helps students understand history through a real person‘s experience.

You can use this book to help students think about freedom, rights, and what life was like for enslaved people. It works well for discussions, character study, or connecting historical events to personal stories.

“I am owned by a man who once gave me my own name.”

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"I sing for those who dare not sing!"
Reading ahead for character trait of the month COURAGE in November. We seem to love Carmen Agra Deedy's books at my school. Also suitable for talking about #resistance and #nokings

#Falling Day 22: This #CountrySong by Bob Dylan was illuminated by Caldecott medalist Jon J Muth of the Zen shorts (panda series) fame. The result is exquisite. My review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-dh6