The One Thing You'd Save

The One Thing You'd Save

By Park, Linda Sue

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If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art.

When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates’ responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another—and themselves. With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of tweens’ priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park brings the varied voices of an inclusive classroom to life through carefully honed, engaging, and instantly accessible verse.

Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 9781328515131
ISBN-10: 1328515133
Published on 3/16/2021
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 72

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this book is told by many different perspectivs about what they would save in a fire in they could have one thing. many students have different opions about the project.

This book perspective was a bit challenging to understand, but had a sweet message. A teacher asks her class what they would bring if a fire came. Just one thing. This sparks a discussion of [people's life and viewpoints. Overall, a short and confusing book- but okay. Happy reading!

I do understand this book but I did not know who's perspective it was. I personally did not enjoy this book but I still encourage you to give this book a try! Who knows, maybe you will like this book...

Let's all put one thing we'll save. Here's mine: My SUPER-good camera!!

This book shows that although in reality you might like lots of things, but sometimes there is one thing that you truly value.♡

I heard everyone seems to be reading this, so maybe I will give The One Thing You’d Save a try.

I want to read it

Is this a good book? I was thinking about reading it.

I like it a lot! It's really good but I think some parts weren't as interesting as the others.

GOOD BOOK!exept don't know who's perspective it is by....