Bookworms
Finding the magic in words
What will I learn?
What will I read?
Percy Jackson
The Graveyard Book
William Shakespeare
Frequently Asked Questions
2. "But isn't reading boring?" Nay! Reading can be very fun, especially when one is so deeply drawn into the world so cleverly crafted by gifted writers. Give it a try! Many books, as long as you find the right ones for you, make reading extremely rewarding and once you reach the end of that last page, I guarantee you'll want to start all over again!
3. "Will I have to write a lot of essays?!" We-ell, if you consider an essay per lesson "a lot", then yes, unfortunately you do have to write essays. But I promise you they're less painful than you think. You will be given a lot of freedom to complete your assignments, and I want you to view these essays as an expression of creativity.
4. "I've heard books bite. Do they?" Depends on what books you've been reading! Most books certainly don't bite, and the ones we will be using in lessons most certainly don't (I doubt non-magical people will be pleased if every book in store started biting them). But if you wander into the deeper recesses of our school Library, be sure to treat whatever book you find nicely. Some do like to sneak in a nibble or two if you're too rough.