I love that you included Holes...always a favorite. My classes have always loved Frindle - an original idea that goes somewhere is so powerful. I also really like From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler. It is an old one, for sure, ...
I am currently working as a freelance writer with over 60 published nonfiction books for children. I also write teacher resource materials. My background is in gifted education and I am also the parent of two great teens, one of whom has been in gifted programs for most of his school career. My passion is creative and critical thinking skills for the elementary grades.