“Why do we read? We read to know we are not alone.”~ C.S.Lewis
St. Luke’s Episcopal School is a reading community. From the early grades on, students are encouraged to read good books both in and out of the classroom.
In language arts classes, students discuss, analyze, and write about a variety of literary works that have been thoughtfully chosen as part of our curriculum. Students at St. Luke’s like to talk about the books they read in class. They also like to share their often-fervent enthusiasm for the books they read on their own.
This past quarter, seventh grade English students participated in book clubs formed according to reading interest. Together, the members of each club selected a book, created their own reading schedule, and worked on related assignments. Students wrote book reviews to express their personal responses to what they read, and some are included on this site.
Eighth graders have also contributed reviews of their favorite books or series, and several other students, beginning with one bold fifth grader, have submitted reviews individually. Reviews are categorized according to the writer’s grade (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th). The titles linked to these tabs represent a wide range of tastes and reading levels and are not intended to be age or grade specific.
The purpose of this page is to give our students a forum to talk about what they are reading—to share with their classmates the books that have captivated them.
All middle school students at St. Luke’s are welcomed to send in their original reviews and join the ongoing conversation about books.
Ashton W.
Book Review – Hoofbeat Katie and the Mustang by Kathleen Duey
This second book in the Hoofbeats series describes Katie’s journey to Oregon with themustang and Hiram, the former ranch hand of the Stevens.
