I love reading good pre-teen/teen fiction - books in this genre are so quick & easy to read, and yet the plots & characters are just as interesting and enjoyable to me as adult fiction! Two of my favorite authors are Wendelin Van Draanen (in particular I love her "Sammy Keyes" series) and Andrew Clements (my favorite is School Story).
Earlier this year, I read the book My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison and was instantly addicted to the author's writing style. Like Van Draanen and Clements, Rallison writes stories where characters evolve in some way and learn significant lessons about life, friendships, consequences, etc. To top it all off, she is the queen of humorous writing! I find myself laughing aloud while reading her stories (and then, of course, looking over my shoulder to see if anyone heard me!).
While browsing through some of the older entries in her blog tonight, I found this post, which brough tears to my eyes! Rallison tells of a surprise visit she made to her former 5th grade teacher, Mr. Kuykendall, to whom she gives credit for much of her academic success, and who also told her she would one day be a writer. Its one of those stories that I think every teacher should read, because its a reminder of what a lasting effect teachers can have on their students.
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