ClariS: Luminous. Maybe if I were learning something new, I'd be inspired to explore his other works, but alas A quality book, and very practical. Please use a different way to share. The characters in the book were real to me. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, heart-tugging story. I'm trying to go through this review as unbiased as I can because I love Nikki Grime's works. But these years don't have to create chaos in your family. It is uncomfortable and awkward for her, but along the way, she learns some important lessons about herself and the people around her. A 13-year-old girl was taken to the Children's of Alabama hospital for treatment. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. It made me MORE anxious about middle school though. Didn't finish it. you could do without. Her most recent titles include the much-acclaimed novel-in-verse Garvey's Choice the groundbreaking poetry collection, One Last Word, and the picture book The Watcher. I liked it! Planet Middle School Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2011 Grimes, Nikki "For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine, thank you very much. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life and in your relationship with him or her. Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016. Content areas include number sense, estimation, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, geometry, multiplication, division, and more. Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama Author Dr. Kevin Leman Publisher Revell, 2015 ISBN 1441228241, 9781441228246 Length 320 pages. Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season - Dawn of a Shallow Dream. A work that should help adolescent readers find the courage and humor to grow into the individuals they already are." Her distinguished works include the ALA Notable book, , all of them Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books. The bragging I didn't mind so much (all 5 of them do sound amazing) but I think I groaned aloud when I read yet another recommendation for yet another book. While I think it's good to open discussions with our kids about the evils (sexting, sex, drugs, etc.) For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine. not done with the book yet, but so far its a good read. The worksheets are designed to make your sub day a breeze for you, your students, and the substitute teacher. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021, Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2011. 154 p. ; 21 cm. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child . This had some pretty good advice overall. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. This short verse novel tells the tale of Joylin, a tomboy who likes her jeans, basketball and her friends KeeLee and Jake and her life just the way it is: A wonderful novel in verse about a young basketball-obsessed middle school girl by an exemplary poet. Time for the Planet est une entreprise mission qui souhaite rassembler 1 milliard d'euros . This is a serious but not too serious look at growing up from a master poet." - Horn Book Magazine"The vocabulary is rich, the characters well-drawn, and the scenes realistic. It also highlights what true friends really are. : Your group will be researching details of an assigned planet and compiling the information as a PowerPoint Presentation. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. I will be keeping the book to refresh when my younger son (currently 10) is going through the same things. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. There was a problem loading your book clubs. My latest Mother-Daughter buddy read! Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2011. I found the author's characterizations of personality types and behavior issues to be overly generalized and stereotypical (for example, there is one whole passage encouraging moms who work outside the home to learn how to use a crock potugh!). But overall good info. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. , Hardcover Her distinguished works include the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor book, , which was also named an ALA Notable Book; and. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. They have five children and four grandchildren. News & Features; Reviews+; School Libraries; Censorship; Public Libraries; Classroom; Diversity; Blogs. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. At home her dad shows her too much praise and her brother none at all. My daughter has been interested in babies since she was old enough to not be one, and my oldest is far from a perfectionist. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Using sorting/classification, students will interpret . Download these planet information bookmarks from 3Dinosaurs. Joy smashes heads with her childhood best friend, and with her father over his constant dismissal of her younger brothers artistic abilities. This verse novel relates the story of a girl in middle school named Joylin. It's a pleasant story about a middle school tomboy who loves basketball and whose changing body causes her to start noticing boys. . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes (English) Paperback Book at the best online prices at eBay! Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Check the bibliography on her website for a full listing. Other awards include the Coretta Scott King Award for Bronx Masquerade; CSK Honors for Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words With Wings; the NAACP Image Award for New York Times Bestseller Barack Obama:Son of Promise, Child of Hope; The Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry; Arnold Adoff Poetry Award for One Last Word; Claudia Lewis Poetry Award; the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award; the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor; Horn Book Fanfare for Talkin' About Bessie; The Horace Mann Upstanders Book Award; the VOYA Non-Fiction Honor; The Lion & The Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry; International Youth Library White Ravens List; ALA Notables for What is Goodbye? Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020. . 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. here explores the riot of hormones and expected gender roles that can make negotiating the preteen years such a challenge. . Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Page Flip is a new way to explore your books without losing your place. I guess the joke is on me Too bad I don't feel like laughing." It also highlights what true friends really are. This book was really good for me even tho I don't like to read, GoodRead..Grimes is a really good writer for young readers, Really enjoyed this. about puberty (girl). Her trade titles include historical fiction, biographies, chapter books, and novels in prose. Summary Students use water balloons and a length of string to understand how the force of gravity between two objects and the velocity of a spacecraft can balance to form an orbit. Such great insights. For my alternative book report, I have chosen #1 where I tell the president one thing a main character discovered about life and why it is important. Get help and learn more about the design. Her female friends start dressing differently and obsessing about boys, her male friends start treating her differently, and she wonders if she should start changing too. One of the chapters I most enjoyed was the one about "Creating an Attitude of Gratitude". A bestselling author, Grimes is the recipient of the 2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Each person has to figure out who they are and stick to it and not try to be anyone else. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021, I am a middle school teacher and got this book for my classroom. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. I highly recommend this lyrical book. Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Using the methodology of Edu-LARP (Educational Live Action Role Play), students will work together to save the human race as they create and populate their very own planet. She lives in Corona, California. This book was just okay. Choose one planet from the following list: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune On your Planet Poster, include the following information about your planet: Name of your planet Mythological origin of your planet's name Order of this planet from the sun (first, second, etc.) Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Being a parent of a middle schooler is not for the faint of heart. Planet Middle School. Had the opportunity to see him live and I'm 100% sold. I believe what Joylin had discovered about life is the most important theme in this novel, so alternative book report #1 was the best choice in my opinion. I think what parents may most appreciate about this book is that they won't feel so alone in wondering why their child has, at times, gone from so sweet natured to a complete stranger seemingly overnight! bestselling author and the recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Because of this, Joy begins to clash with her friends and family, who try to tell her that she doesnt need to change who she is or be someone else to get other people to like her. I'd highly recommend this book. it was an amazing book if someone is going threw a stage were they don't look like a girl or a boy they should read this book because it will really help them when they have hard feelings because it was very helpful for me to find myself so if you are trying to find yourself read this book please!! Planet Middle School Nikki Grimes Paperback List Price: 7.99* * Individual store prices may vary. Essential standards and learning goals are included. New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope.For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine. Focusing on banking, credit, budgets, and investing, the activities guide learners through financial literacy. Amazon has encountered an error. - starred review, is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. 1. I saw myself in Joylin because I was never into fashion or "girl" things, loved playing basketball and other sports, and was called a Tom boy. I really didn't like it at all. Her primary passion, though, is writing books for children and young adults. Her clothes seem all wrong. Good suggestions. + Lesson Plan Lesson Planet: Curated OER What lengths will Joy go to--and who will she become--to attract his attention? Shes what some refer to as a tom-boy, dressing in jeans and t-shirts, whos main hobby and happiness in life stemming from basketball. Enhanced typesetting improvements offer faster reading with less eye strain and beautiful page layouts, even at larger font sizes. Always useful for me is the sample statements and questions he gives that you can use with your own child. I was able to have a good laugh and also reflect on the idea of acceptance and how at times we are like jake and try to please others before ourselves in order to be accepted and meet their expectations. The author comes off a bit cocky at times, but I really enjoyed this book and felt it got me in the right mindset for tackling middle school with Gavin. New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope. Should she dress like the rest of the girls, or should she be herself? You must use the research worksheet provided. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. A precious coming of age story written in poetry form. In addition to her work for children, Grimes has written articles for such magazines as Essence, Horn Book, Today's Christian Woman, Book Links, English Journal, and Image: Journal of Arts & Religion, among others. And the best part is that its not a boring as a parent of 2, the book lets me know whats going on with my middle schoolers, not only in school but also what they are thinking about and the stresses they deal with. Dr. Leman writes with humor, authority, and experience. But with a little help from Dr. Leman, parents will be able to ride out the interstellar storm with humor and confidence.". Make these yarn wrapped planets to work on fine motor skills with this craft from And Next Comes L. Joylin loves to play basketball and wear comfortable baggy clothes. , Bloomsbury USA Childrens; 1st edition (September 13, 2011), Language Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. Each child is different so by reading the entire book, you can customize strategies that will relate with your "middle schooler". A game of basketball with the boysespecially her friend Jakewas all it took to put a smile on her face. Shes confused, frustrated, cranky sounds like a middle schooler, right?! patreon. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! Leman covers every topic under the sun, from kids experiencing bullying, to the importance of discussing sex, to navigating the dangerous world of social media. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. - starred review, School Library Journal"[Grimes'] accessible verse and clear themes of self-acceptance and open-mindedness ring true. Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2018, Good book, tells the stages of going through middle school, very relatable to middle schoolers. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child Through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama ISBN-13 9798200467389 Publication Date October, 2015 Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.50 Inches ISBN-10 8200467384 Report incorrect product information Popular items in this category Bestselling items that customers love Other awards include the Coretta Scott King Award for Bronx Masquerade; CSK Honors for Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words With Wings; the NAACP Image Award for New York Times Bestseller Barack Obama:Son of Promise, Child of Hope; The Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry; Arnold Adoff Poetry Award for One Last Word; Claudia Lewis Poetry Award; the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award; the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor; Horn Book Fanfare for Talkin' About Bessie; The Horace Mann Upstanders Book Award; the VOYA Non-Fiction Honor; The Lion & The Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry; International Youth Library White Ravens List; ALA Notables for What is Goodbye? I found the references to technology and media to be out-of-date. Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Decent book overall, but there are many better out there. Please try again. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. Don't have a School Library Journal Account? We are sorry. not done with the book yet, but so far its a good read. Her themes, though, are wide-ranging: bullying, friendship, foster care, forgiveness, gratitude, empathy, identity, mental illness, loss, sexual assaultall find a place in her work. Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Concept Movie. It was great trying something new, and we both walked away enjoying it. It's a must read for any parent whose kid is in grades 4-7. : Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019, Very informative and thought provoking Easy to listen to, Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016. The novel Growin' marked Grimes' entry into children's literature. How will that impact his friendship with Joy? Good information for parents of middle schoolers, albeit a bit repetitive at times. I found the practical advice and actual phrases or words to say very helpful. Commended of the Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices 2012 (+2 additional awards) New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope. Her most recent titles include the much-acclaimed novel-in-verse Garvey's Choice the groundbreaking poetry collection, One Last Word, and the picture book The Watcher. , Dimensions I do recommend it to parents with children in 5th-8th grades. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. A great book for middle school aged girls, Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022. He has made house calls through hundreds of radio and television programs, such as, bestselling and award-winning author, Dr. Leman has written more than fifty books about marriage and family issues, including. : Amazon has encountered an error. A much anthologized poet, her own collections include Pocketful of Poems, Poems in the Attic, Thanks a Million, When Daddy Prays, Come Sunday, Voices of Christmas, When Gorilla Goes Walking, and Shoe Magic. Planet Middle School is a great read, told in poems, about a tomboy who is beginning to grow up and discover herself. Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Planet Middle School are 9781599907277, 1599907275 and the print ISBNs are 9781619630123, 1619630125. My oldest daughter is just entering those middle school years, and I can tell you that I've had some moments of fear and trembling, anticipating what lies around the corner. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life and in your relationship with him or her. , an ALA Notable Book. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. The novel Growin' marked Grimes' entry into children's literature. Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama Kindle Edition by Dr. Kevin Leman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 126 ratings 3.8 on Goodreads 291 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $10.06 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Additional Details : But it all changes when her best girl friend starts flirting with her best guy friend. The beginning of the book didn't pertain much to my situation since my child is homeschooled and he gave insight on things children deal with in public school. Get help and learn more about the design. Social justice is one of the themes readers find in books written by Grimes, often set against an urban landscape. But with a little help from Dr. Leman, you can ride out the interstellar storm with humor and confidence. Easy read, with light humour and gives in depth understanding to what is happening with your child during the middle school age. 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