| Overall this is a very readable book, one which is a blend of theory and practice and
which shows anyone interested in knowing about literature circles what they are and how to
use them. I have really benefited tremendously from reading this book, the style is easy
to follow and Daniels writes in a light-hearted and yet compelling manner. As I read the
book, I found myself wanting to try out many of the ideas. Anyone interested in engaging
children in literary activities in a meaningful manner in the classroom situation should
read this book. Harvey Daniels provides a step-by-step approach to implementing Literature Circles in any classroom. After experimenting with many different approaches to book discussion groups, I found this book and everything just fell into place! My students were very enthusiastic when I began to implement the techniques described by Harvey Daniels. I was amazed to see them discuss books with such excitement and genuine interest. They enjoyed choosing books according to their interests and leading their own discussion groups. I have recommended this book to many teachers since I discovered it last year. It is the most comprehensive and well-written book I have found on the topic of Literature Circles. |