Author: Kimberly Willis Holt
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Genre: fiction
Sub genre: Realistic
Theme: Travel, moving, Navy,
Primary and secondary characters: Piper Reed
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Publication Date: 2007
Publishing Company: Henry Holt and Co.
Piper Reed is a spunky young girl who loves living the life of a Navy brat. She is the middle child, and her and her sisters are nothing alike! She has moved more times than most people, all the way from Texas to Guam. This book is full of fun and humor and any 3rd to 4th grade student would love to read all about Piper's adventures. Piper also has a challenge that few students face, dyslexia. But she learns to cope with her situation and many students would be able to learn from her attitude. If students enjoy this book then they will have a great time reading the rest of the books in this series.
Since this book is about a Navy family, it would be the perfect book to read while learning about our troupes and their service to our country. The teacher could have students write letters to military children their own age and then send gifts to them. This would help teach the students service to their country and would be a great lifelong lesson.
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