Daily Reading for 2-11

I do not like this book at all. It is a very slow read and the chapters are boring. It seems like it is taking the author a long time to set up the plot even though it is clear from the title what the book is about. The readings seem drearfully long and I can't wait to finish this book. Even the action in the story is predictable (Gary getting beat up for back talking white teenagers). I can't see many students getting involved with this book and wanting to finish. The multiple cultural perspectives and ties are interesting though. A lesson could be taught on the interdependence we have with each other, and how we need to respect each other.

Draper, Sharon M. (2007). Fire From the Rock. New York: Dutton Children's Books.