The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. by Greg Pincus

It's a plot-driven text, and it could be used to raise useful discussion questions about the power of students to take action. 1st edition (9780439912990) and save up to 80 on textbook rentals and 90 on. The characters are also not especially distinguishable from each other, although there are components in place that could have made the characters more distinctive. There's some slang and some attempts at familiar humor between student characters, but that part of the writing never feels like real middle schoolers talking together. (This form is not original to this book. Fibs has a double meaning in this likable middle grade novel Gregory tells several fibs (lies), but he also invents a new poetic form based on the Fibonacci sequencehe calls them fibs. My biggest complaint, again - as someone who has worked with lots of students - is that the dialogue is very inconsistent. That is one of 14 fibs written by Gregory K. All these things about the book work well. is a middle grade novel for anyone who has ever struggled with the point of math or tried to find their place in the world.

It can also be a terrific learning experience. Mixing fibs, family, friends, the Fibonacci sequence, a unique math teacher, and lots of pie, The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. It can be lonely, and it can result in unpleasant discussions and consequences. Gregory demonstrates civil disobedience lawfully and respectfully, and shows how taking action can provoke discomfort and pushback. Paint the Wind Book Quiz and Resource PageĪs an educator who has worked with hundreds of children, as well as someone who believes our culture needs to re-think the purpose of homework, I think this book's story has something useful to offer. Catherine, Called Birdy Book Quiz and Resource Page

The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. by Greg Pincus