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Title details for The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller - Available

The Book Whisperer

Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child

by Donalyn Miller
Hillary Huber
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Donalyn Miller is a dedicated teacher who says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. In The Book Whisperer, Miller takes us inside her sixth grade classroom to reveal the secrets of her powerful but unusual instructional approach. Rejecting book reports, comprehension worksheets, and other aspects of conventional instruction, Miller embraces giving students an individual choice in what they read, combined with a program for independent reading. She also focuses on building a classroom library of high-interest books, and above all on modeling appropriate and authentic reading behaviors. Her zeal for reading is infectious and inspiring, and the results speak for themselves. No matter how far behind Miller's students may be when they start out, they end up reading an average of forty books per year, achieving high scores on standardized tests, and internalizing a love for reading that lasts long after they've left her class.
Travel alongside the author as she leads her students to discover the ample rewards of reading and literature. Brought to life with Miller's passionate voice, The Book Whisperer will help teachers support students of all levels on their path to reading success. This book also includes a dynamite list of recommended "kid lit" to help parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.

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  • Release date

    February 20, 2012

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781452626499
      • File size: 161194 KB
      • Duration: 05:35:49

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      All students should learn not only to read, but also to love reading. The author, a sixth-grade language arts teacher, shares her success at motivating students to become voracious, involved readers. Hillary Huber and Sean Runnette both bring their own interpretation to the text. Runnette's deep, assured voice is both informative and accessible. Huber, who narrates the bulk of the book, has a brighter tone that focuses on motivating listeners to implement the book's suggestions. She is clear and emotive, and complements Runnett's more professorial tone. There are some dry patches in the book, but Huber and Runnette do an effective job of making it as engaging as they can. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

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