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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Keeping the Night Watch



Smith, H. (2008). Keeping the Night Watch. Illus. E.B. Lewis. New York, New York: Henry Holt.


Brief Annotation: This is poem book which reveals emotions about C.J.’s feelings towards his family. His father left, which left him in charge of the home, but when his father comes back, he is not easy to forgive or forget and struggles to release his anger. The poems are narrative as they show his struggles and emotions through a year.

Genre: Poem


Grade Level: 4-7


Readers who will like this: Students who like poetry, and enjoy looking deep to find meaning in words and feelings.


Response/Rating (1-4): **** I enjoyed this book as the feelings and thoughts of the character are feelings that any child would have in that situation. This book of poems is very real and has a deeper meaning than a fun book of poems.


One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you feel are the purpose of poems?

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