Customer Reviews

The SOS File

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As a fourth grade teacher, this book was useful on so many levels. First of all, I read it aloud, chapter by chapter to my students. They were enthralled! Then, we conducted our own "SOS" Writing contest in the classroom. The book addressed many of what fourth grade writing teachers experience in the classroom: the personal narrative. This book will answer the frequent kid question, What do I write about? Enjoy! This is a keeper!

"Mr. Magro invites his students to write about the biggest emergency in their lives. From riding in a go-cart out of control, to being the last at-bat when you need a run to win, each essay interprets "emergency" differently." (summary by Texas Library Association)

If you like people in trouble you will love this book

In The SOS Files, Arthur Howard provides the zany cartoonish illustrations to this set of twelve short illustrated stories about students' 'biggest emergencies'. From a Pink Panther adventure to an encounter with the neighbor Mrs. Meany, The SOS Files provides some fun situations and entertaining tales for beginninger readers.

The cover was a little messed up, but it did not hurt the quality of the book. My students are loving it and I look forward to doing it as a read aloud next year. Thank you for quick shipping.

My second grade son enjoyed hearing me read this to him. I liked the different format. Each chapter is a story in itself. We give it two thumbs up!