Did you notice the book the Lafayette Cougar was reading? Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos is a wildy funny, fictionalized "memoir" of the summer of 1962 when (12 year-old) Jack (the author) is grounded for accidentally shooting his father's WWII rifle. Part of Jack's punishment is to help an elderly neighbor write obituaries for the dieing residents of Novelt, PA. Jack has no idea that his writing and detective skills will be put to the test. This is one of Mrs. Cifrodella's top picks, this summer. (grades 4-6) Check out this Youtube video to learn more...
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