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From: Anne Oelke <cflibrary>
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:39:03 -0600
I've often thought that one of the reasons that series books appeal to students, especially those transitioning to chapter books, is that once the reader "knows" the characters the reader is able to concentrate more on the plot and action. The reader doesn't have to think "Oh, yes, Jon is the one with dark hair who is afraid of bats" etc. There is that "comfort" factor as opposed to the fear of the unknown.
I must confess that as a youngster I missed most of the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys ( our bookmobile didn't stock those) but when my sons were in elementary school I managed to read all of the Hardy Boys books that they brought home from school. There is appeal for many years!!
Anne Oelke Library Media Specialist, pK-12 Cambria-Friesland School District 410 E. Edgewater St. Cambria, WI 53923-1000 mailto:cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us
Received on Wed 23 Nov 2005 02:39:03 PM CST
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:39:03 -0600
I've often thought that one of the reasons that series books appeal to students, especially those transitioning to chapter books, is that once the reader "knows" the characters the reader is able to concentrate more on the plot and action. The reader doesn't have to think "Oh, yes, Jon is the one with dark hair who is afraid of bats" etc. There is that "comfort" factor as opposed to the fear of the unknown.
I must confess that as a youngster I missed most of the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys ( our bookmobile didn't stock those) but when my sons were in elementary school I managed to read all of the Hardy Boys books that they brought home from school. There is appeal for many years!!
Anne Oelke Library Media Specialist, pK-12 Cambria-Friesland School District 410 E. Edgewater St. Cambria, WI 53923-1000 mailto:cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us
Received on Wed 23 Nov 2005 02:39:03 PM CST
