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The Lovely Bones: Alice Sebold: Curriculum Unit
Twelve lessons have students answer recall and inferential questions, participate in small- and large-group discussions, analyze the significance of events and of specific sentences, research the story's setting, relate fictional experiences to real-life ones, construct a collage, write a poem, analyze a poem, discover life values that can come from grief and tragedy, participate in a panel discussion, and role play. Grades 9-12. (CFL144)
58 pages, Spiral-bound
First published November 30, 2003
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August 24, 2013
Honestly....I kept reporting to my family that this book was sort of like an unsatisfied yawn that you just kept trying to make happen. Enjoyable....but not completely satisfying.
April 28, 2014
Not at all what I expected from the description.
If you are looking for a thriller or mystery this book is not it. It is told by the girl after she is killed and is supposedly in her heaven.
The murder was barely described and not at all eerie so if you think you might be spooked off you will not be.
It covers the touchy subject of a pedophile serial killer. However, not in any way disturbing except for the actual crimes of this nature. Reading it in the book did not upset me at all. I expected more to come with more murders or it to become some sort of thriller but it did not.
The book was more about how a crime of this nature affects everyone it the family of the victim. That is the best summary.
Again, if you are thinking of reading this don t feel sheepish. I really don t think it was upsetting.
Finish date April 26, 2014
If you are looking for a thriller or mystery this book is not it. It is told by the girl after she is killed and is supposedly in her heaven.
The murder was barely described and not at all eerie so if you think you might be spooked off you will not be.
It covers the touchy subject of a pedophile serial killer. However, not in any way disturbing except for the actual crimes of this nature. Reading it in the book did not upset me at all. I expected more to come with more murders or it to become some sort of thriller but it did not.
The book was more about how a crime of this nature affects everyone it the family of the victim. That is the best summary.
Again, if you are thinking of reading this don t feel sheepish. I really don t think it was upsetting.
Finish date April 26, 2014
March 23, 2008
One of my favorite books, though a bit morbid. Those that know me, won't bat an eye. Hee hee
December 25, 2009
Interesting idea about heaven. Great descriptions of the romance, sadness, and drama in everyday moments in suburbia.
March 8, 2010
It was a good book, but it didn't really capture me.
April 6, 2010
its fab
September 28, 2010
I have read this before and liked it. found it on the shelf, read the first chapter and am hooked again!
August 24, 2014
Heavy topic. Interesting perspective.
August 12, 2010
Not a fan
July 19, 2013
I read this in one sitting.
September 29, 2013
it is an amazing story :) I like it :)
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