Has anyone read the book?

What a funny post... I have read this book SO many times and read it to my third graders last year. I could not get through the ending (too many tears) and my students had to read it by themselves. I wanted to read the ending out loud so I could get the reaction out of them; I should have known better - it always gets me.

As for the whole "too much other homework - no time to read." How silly! Part of my students' homework every night is to read! And there are multiple studies out on how homework really has no effect on students' achievment, but reading every night does. Think about it - you have to read in EVERY subject: Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, etc. It is the only subject that goes across the curriculum. You have to comprehend what you're reading or you won't understand anything.

And reading is boring?!?!!!! I can't even believe that someone would write this!!!!!!!!!!! I am 23 years old and have a stack of 10 books - all bought at a bookstore (because a book is never a waste of time or money!) - just waiting to be opened and read. My parents actually have a room at their house that is called the "library" because they have so many books. It is my job as an educator to instill in my students a love of reading since it is important not only now, but in your entire life. You may not use other skills that you learn in school on a daily basis, but reading you will use EVERY day.