See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A lexile measure is a good starting point for selecting books, but should never be the only factor. Students that struggle with peer pressure and do t think there is a way out need to read this book. Public school superhero by james patterson, chris tebbetts, and cory thomas. James patterson public school superhero book for kids.
James pattersons public school superhero has a powerful. Whether your elementary students seek an above average lexile or your middle school students need more mature content but at a lower lexile range, these collections make it easy to fill the gaps in your. All you need is a book s author, title or isbn number to find the lexile text measure of that book. Superheroes usually go undercover in public to blend in with. Public school superhero by james patterson, chris tebbetts, cory. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading public school superhero. Kenny is african american and his classmates include kids from a rich and realistic diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds, adding to the overall appeal of this novel. Mar 01, 2015 public school superhero james patterson this book made by the fantastic book writer known as james patterson. But when ice zombies strike and kidnap all of the teachers, leonard and his classmates discover that math skills are just as important as superhero powers when it comes to saving the day in aaron reynoldss playful, witty picture book. In 2015, james patterson will donate 100,000 copies of public school superhero to some of the most neglected and underfunded schools in america, and he will launch a major campaign to support school libraries. Public school superhero navy general library program.
Mar 29, 2016 juvenile and teen books owned by the thomaston public library. Public school superhero free chapters of public school superhero. Arranging library fiction by genre services to schools. His name is kenny wright and his superhero name is stainless steel. Students selfselect their own books but must sample a few books in each genre, documenting this in notebooks in a simple graph format. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. The schernoff discoveries, gary paulsen middle school books, middle school. Math is seriously subduing leonards excitement for superhero school.
Public school superhero kindle edition by patterson, james, tebbetts, chris, thomas, cory. If you know anything about public school in a big city, then you will love how real and relatable public school superhero is. Patterson is passionate about inspiring kids to read. A well written book with funny antidotes and a serious middle school issue that has realistic problem solving. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Belonging, friendship, kindness, curiosity, confidence, courage, and hope help students become stronger independent readers and connect to texts in a new way. Public school superhero paperback katy budget books. Public school superhero hardcover 16 march 2015 by james patterson author 4. Scholastic home base is a fun, safe, and completely free online destination where kids can create their own avatar, interact with their favorite scholastic characters, play games, and read books. Public school superhero boca raton public library overdrive. Classics are great because they have high reading levels, but the content is usually.
Guided reading levels obtained from the publishing company, where available. Public school superhero is about a boy named kenny, who lives in washington dc, goes to union middle school, stands up to the town, and gets called grandmas boy, because his grandma walks him to school. Kenny is relatable and his relationship with his grandmother is touching. Public school superhero, by james patterson, is about kenny wright who is just entering middle school. Public school superhero by james patterson by chris tebbetts illustrated by cory thomas inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider.
Gr 46by day, kenny wright is an average a novel aimed as much at parents as at their middle school children. Reading practice, recorded voice, vocabulary practice. Man of steel, real hero, movie props, action figures, batman, superhero. The summer reading assignment will be counted as three homework grades one grade per book read and will be due on august 17, 2018. The book shows how kenny deals with the bullying while at the same time teaches him some life lessons. Innercity middle school tale is funny and compassionate. Browse books by chris tebbetts the worst years of my life. Public school superhero westlake porter public library. Quaashie gma stainlezz steel alfred wong previous question next question. Choose one of the following books to read over the summer. Interspersed with fantastic illustrations and comic book panels, this book aims to both entertain and to provoke dialogue about identity, belonging, and doing the right thing. Start studying public school superhero by james patterson. We encourage teachers to confer with one another as they establish a schoolwide book room and develop a sensitivity to appropriate text levels for their school population. Yetty stainless steel setting kenny union middle school ums other places kennys house rayrays house nickys car public school superhero problemsolution summary recommendation kenny wright is an.
Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life. This book is one of the best books ive read in the universe. This book is about a boy in the 6th grade who has a superhero identity. Public school superhero audiobook by james patterson. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen.
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If prior knowledge of the topic is a limitation, the designated reading level of the text may need to be altered. My favorite parts are the pretend stories when kenny is asleep and dreams he is the superhero stainlezz steel. Public school superhero by james patterson, chris tebbetts. Fifteenyearold daniel is following in his parents footsteps as the alien hunter, exterminating beings on the list of alien outlaws on terra firma. Public school superhero wake county public libraries. Public school superhero by hachette book group issuu. Packed with fastpaced, tweenspeak, public school superhero will entertain and enlighten. Public school superhero my new best friend magic school bus.
Public school superhero fulldescription inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life. Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a. Public school superhero by james patterson trade cloth. Students become readers when they are surrounded by relevant books that reflect their own interests and lives. You can also use find a book to search for books based on text features. If you never attended school in this type of setting, grab the book and get ready to discover a whole new world of adventure. He is a tireless champion of the power of books and reading, exemplified by his new childrens book imprint, jimmy patterson, whose mission is simple. Public school superhero by james pattersonchris tebbetts. Kenny lives with his grandma and is often bullied because of this. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. All you need is a books author, title or isbn number to find the lexile text measure of that book. The 7 strengths libraries a specialized collection that sparks thinking about the 7 strengths. Public school superhero by cory thomas overdrive rakuten.
James patterson public school superhero public school superhero is a book for middle school children that was written by james patterson and chris tebbetts and is illustrated by cory thomas. Mar 16, 2015 told with the humorous style characteristic of patterson when hes in preteen mode, the novel fits right in with i funny 2012, middle school and the like. The lexile collections for elementary, intermediate, and middle school students offer authentic leveled literature, and increasingly complex text to advance reading achievement. Told with the humorous style characteristic of patterson when hes in preteen mode, the novel fits right in with i funny, middle school, and the like.
Public school superhero by james patterson flashcards. And of course, one has to like a book that has a superhero. A middle school story dog diaries 1 hardcover december 3, 2018. Its the renegades against the anarchists in this superhero fantasy story that. Kenny wants to bring a little more steel to the real world, but the question is. Kenny is in sixth grade and goes to union middle school. Adding to the books charm are comicfilled pages that help further illustrate kennys inner workings as well as present just plain fun superhero stories. Mar 11, 2015 kenny wright, the relatable protagonist of public school superhero, is a smart, introverted kid who faces many obstacles in his daily lifenot only because he is bullied by his peers, but also because he attends an overcrowded, underfunded innercity public school, which presents its own uniquely di.
A smart and kind story topped with just the right amount of social justice, according to kirkus, james pattersons newest hit illustrated novel is a genuinely funny. All wcpl locations are closed until further notice. Public school superhero a book study by retired teacher. In his mind, hes stainlezz steel, superpowered defender of the weak. Public school superhero by james patterson chapter 3 youtube. In the case of public school superhero, its chris tebbetts. Text complexity bands and associated lexile ranges text complexity grade band in the standards old lexile ranges lexile ranges. Public school superhero book columbus metropolitan. Public school superhero kindle edition by patterson, james. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Donalyn miller, a middle school teacher in texas, known as the book whisperer, invites her students to read 40 books across various genres during the school year. Listen to public school superhero by chris tebbetts, james. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 375 million copies. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In the next book in james patterson s bestselling middle school series, rafe khatchadorians hilarious little sister, georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure. Mar 23, 2015 follow james patterson on twitter and facebook. Public school superhero king county library system. If you want to know whether a specific book is within a students lexile range, you can use our quick search feature l ocated on our lexile find a book tool. Public school superhero by james patterson goodreads. Adding to the books charm is a periodic collection of comicfilled pages that help further illustrate kennys inner workings as well as present just plain fun superhero stories.
A smart and kind story topped with just the right amount of social justice. Mar 16, 2015 kenny wright is a kid with a secret identity. Cory thomas in kenny wrights active imagination hes a world famous superhero, but in the real world hes a sixth grade grandmas boy whose struggles to fit in at his washington d. Parents need to know that public school superhero, by james patterson and chris tebbetts, offers an insightful glimpse at life at a decrepit innercity school. Characters kenny wright stainless steel rayray craycray gma nicky dr. Public school superhero by james patterson 560 lexile fever, 1793 by laurie halse anderson 580 lexile the graveyard book by neil gaiman 820 lexile drums, girls, and dangerous pie by jordan sonnenblick 940 lexile after reading the chosen books, students will complete one of the following. Whether your elementary students seek an above average lexile or your middle school students need more mature content but at a lower lexile range, these collections make it easy to fill the gaps in your classroom. Readers will identify with grandmas boy, as protagonist kenny is known, as he struggles to survive bullies and ultimately finds compassion for some of them. Public school superhero by kelly werthmuller on prezi. Readers will also enjoy the multiple pages of funny, comic bookstyle illustrations packed with superhero stunts and preteen angst. Can he recognize his own true strength before peer pressure forces him to make the. In this story about a good kid with a great imagination struggling in a lessthanideal world, james patterson brings his bestselling middle school style humor and sensibility to an urban setting. It can be hard for 10, 11, and 12yearold readers who read at a high school or. Starting may 4, kids will be able to visit a special scholastic summer readapalooza zone where they can start and keep their reading streaks, earn special rewards, and more.