[CALIBK12] Adopt an Author?

[Jo Avery]

I have been getting messages from my staff like crazy about this so I just did a little research.  So far, what I have found is that this program was started by a man who seems to me to be a mediocre author.  His first book, MEG about a prehistoric shark, may or may not be in the process of being made into a movie - depending on whose site you look at.  Reader reviews are mixed, but generally all agree the books are a quick exciting read, but that he isn't a great writer and his sci-fi is hard to buy into. One reviewer said the books are very bloody/gory with little to no character development. As far as I can tell, there are only six books in the selection.  These folks may have their hearts in the right place and this might be a good program for the Really Reluctant Reader, but I'm not sold yet.  It seems to me, they are more about selling the books, and possibly the movie if and when it is made.




Jo Avery, Librarian Media Teacher



El  Dorado High School

Placerville, CA 95667

530-622-3634 ext. 1026

http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/Library/index.html



'A library with a dedicated and professional staff should be at the very heart of any institution dedicated to learning,'  --Philip Pullman, best-selling author










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Someone else just posted about the Adopt an Author program, but I don't remember seeing any responses. Is it legit? Is it worth it? Does anyone have any experience with it? Thanks!



Helen Murdoch

Teacher Librarian

San Marcos High School

4750 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara, CA 93110

805-967-4581 x232









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