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Title: The Book Whisperer
Subtitle: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child
Author: Donalyn Miller
Narrator: Sean Runnette, Hillary Huber
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-20-12
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 192 votes
Genres: Teens, Study Guides & Language Learning
Publisher's Summary:
Donalyn Miller is a dedicated teacher who says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. In The Book Whisperer, Miller takes us inside her sixth grade classroom to reveal the secrets of her powerful but unusual instructional approach. Rejecting book reports, comprehension worksheets, and other aspects of conventional instruction, Miller embraces giving students an individual choice in what they read, combined with a program for independent reading. She also focuses on building a classroom library of high-interest books, and above all on modeling appropriate and authentic reading behaviors. Her zeal for reading is infectious and inspiring, and the results speak for themselves. No matter how far behind Miller's students may be when they start out, they end up reading an average of forty books per year, achieving high scores on standardized tests, and internalizing a love for reading that lasts long after they've left her class.
Travel alongside the author as she leads her students to discover the ample rewards of reading and literature. Brought to life with Miller's passionate voice, The Book Whisperer will help teachers support students of all levels on their path to reading success. This book also includes a dynamite list of recommended "kid lit" to help parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.
Critic Reviews:
"Miller provides many tips for teachers and parents and includes a useful list of ultimate reading suggestions picked by her students. This outstanding contribution to the literature is highly recommended for teachers, parents, and others serving young students." (
Library Journal)
Members Reviews:
Good
Would you try another book from Donalyn Miller and/or Sean Runnette and Hillary Huber ?
I would try another from Miller but Huber's narration left a lot to be desired.
Would you recommend The Book Whisperer to your friends? Why or why not?
Teachers of reading may be interested or at least those who are inclined to be creative with their classrooms and give their students a space for freedom of reading.
What didnt you like about Sean Runnette and Hillary Huber s performance?
Runnette wasn't bad. It was Huber whose performance sounded almost robotic at times. If I wanted a robotic performance I would have bought a Kindle ebook and then allow the device to read to me.
Was The Book Whisperer worth the listening time?
Definitely.
Do You Want to Inspire Kids to Be Readers?
If you could sum up The Book Whisperer in three words, what would they be?
Powerful-Reading-Motivation!
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Book Whisperer?
The author made a very strong case that reading books we love creates readers. This fundamentally changed how my classroom operated. I saw the evidence that even my "low" students could become glued to the pages of a book they chose. The day that one of my struggling students handed me a page and said, "Read this, Mrs. K., isn't it just about the saddest thing you ever read?" was a day that I knew without a doubt that Donalyn Miller's insights were spot on.
Wake up readers!
I loved this book because it woke me up as a teacher! I am excited and energized to simplify my teaching.