1. Groups of 2-3 students Each student will select a book by the same author and write a book summary It can be a book you previously read by that author Each group will write one well-written paragraph with specific details explaining what you enjoyed or learned during this project. Group project – display board (not poster board – must be a trifold) Author’s name (large title) Facts: A bulleted list includes these details: date of birth Birthplace first book other books (5 at most) genres of books Awards received (3 at most) 2 influences and/or important events in his/her life or career All information MUST be typed Pictures – minimum of 8(one must be of the author and pictures of the books reviewed) Student book reviews attached to board Creative displayed Lois Lowry Jeff Kinney J.K Rowling Lois Sachar Jerry Spinelli Gary Paulson Rick Riordan JRR Tolkein John Steinbeck Jack London Christopher Paul Curtis C.S. Lewis Suzane Collins Veronica Roth *any other authors must be approved Cannot use The Giver for a book summary. Do not read The Pearl by John Steinbeck (8 th grade novel). List of Authors DUE  April 8, 2016

2. Group rubric: All listed information placed on a trifold ____/5 All information typed and attached to trifold ____/10 – date of birth ____/2 – Birthplace ____/3 – first book ____/3 – other books (minimum of 3 - 5 at most) ____/9 – genres of books ____/3 – awards received (3 at most) ____9 – two (2) influences and/or important events in his/her life or career ____/10 – Book review (novel by selected rubric) – attached to trifold ____/5 Pictures – minimum of 8(one must be of the author and pictures of the books reviewed) ____/16 Creatively displayed ____/10 All information presented ____/15 Each person must read their book review, and the group must present the information on the trifold. ***Individual assignment (book review rubric used)*** – Book review (novel by selected rubric) – 2 nd copy turned in for grading

3. Groups/Authors 1.John James, Nathan, Crumlish – Lincoln Pierce 2.Jack, Ryan, Than – Lois Lowry 3.Courtney, Tatiana, Sydney – John Green 4.Kaitlyn, Riley – Ally Condi 5.Bubba, Wes, Nick – R.L. Stines 6.Maddie, Maura, Rachel – Wendy Mass 7.Megan, Kara, Paige – Suzanne Collins 8.John Maichle, Mason, Josh – Jeff Kinney 9.Alanna, Gabby, Abbey – Veronica Roth 10.David, Frank, Baxter – Rick Riordan