tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37343544.post773767180112561531..comments2023-10-31T09:08:01.543+00:00Comments on Mrs. O'Neill's Blog: What a difference a decent book makes: BuddyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37343544.post-74913943302431722652009-02-17T00:05:00.000+00:002009-02-17T00:05:00.000+00:00Thanks for your comment. Kids really like 'Buddy',...Thanks for your comment. Kids really like 'Buddy', don't they? Pity books are so expensive..Liz O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671257668565151348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37343544.post-41415443291869101642009-02-16T15:38:00.000+00:002009-02-16T15:38:00.000+00:00I work in KS3/4 and I have used both books. I work...I work in KS3/4 and I have used both books. I work as a Learning Support Assistant and have enjoyed both titles. I am desperte to get hold of a copy of Buddy, without it costing me too much. Both books have been enjoyed by the students, but Holes is a little long for reading especially when you can watch the film in less time. Glad t find someone else enjoying themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37343544.post-44036590342409037222006-12-01T18:52:00.000+00:002006-12-01T18:52:00.000+00:00Neil, it's interesting that you mention using 'Hol...Neil, it's interesting that you mention using 'Holes' with lower ability. I've used it once with a Foundation class - who liked it a lot. I think we've got it in as an Access course text at the moment.<br /><br />Can you see it being used with a bright 2nd year -possibly exploring the extended metaphor of the 'holes' or the 'gaps' in life stories? Or is there not enough apart from this? It is a lovely example of that kind of understated American writing style<br />that is a little difficult to characterise.<br />Interested to hear what you think<br />about it.Liz O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671257668565151348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37343544.post-72205313146898955602006-11-30T22:51:00.000+00:002006-11-30T22:51:00.000+00:00Another susprise hit that I've found and used is H...Another susprise hit that I've found and used is <i>Holes</i> by Louis Sachar.<br /><br />There are several ggod units of work available, as well as a really good Disney adaptation with Sigourney Weaver and John Voight. I've used it to great effect with lower ability classes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com