Last week, fifth graders started their first class novel of the year: Abel’s Island by William Steig. Everyone is really enjoying the book so far!

Elena (above) tells us, “My favorite part is when Abel and his wife, Amanda, enjoy the picnic together. I really like how descriptive the book is.”

Tatym (above) can’t wait to get through the book to learn more about Abel and Amanda’s crazy adventures!  “I think what Abel hit on his way down the waterfall is an island. And maybe him and Amanda will create a new life there. I think it would be nice for them to have a place of their own.