Pagers Reading Program
The Pagers reading program is in its seventh season for the high school and sixth season for the middle school. Approximately 25% of the student body successfully completes the program each quarter.
Fourth Quarter Book Selections
High School:
The high schoolers will be reading Douglas Adams' delightfully zany The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul. If you are a fan of Adams’ earlier work, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, or if you like Monty Python humor, this one is for you. Clever, a little irreverent, and with random plot elements that fit together like a giant puzzle, the book features the unforgettable private detective Dirk Gently. The cast of characters also includes Kate, an intrepid young woman determined to get her way, and a couple of mythological Norwegian gods who are wandering around on Earth and up to no good. You take it from there and have fun!
Discussion dates are May 18 and 19.
Middle School:
The middle schoolers will be reading Carl Deuker’s Gym Candy. Deuker writes great sports-themed books for middle boys. This one features Mick Johnson, whose father, a football legend in his own right, is determined that his son follows in his footsteps. Mick wants this too, even if it means getting a little lift from some banned substances (gym candy)--but just until tryouts are over. Well, you know it doesn’t end there!
Discussion date is May 12.
Details of the program are found at the link below.
Pagers is coordinated by Ann Girres, Media Specialist.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
- Joseph Addison
