May 14, 2021 - Today I am going to read the first chapter of the thrilling middle grade mystery novel, The Limit by Kristen Landon.
An eighth grade girl was taken today . . . With this first sentence, readers are immediately thrust into a fast-paced thriller that doesn't let up for a moment. In a world not too far removed from our own, kids are being taken away to special workhouses if their families exceed the monthly debt limit imposed by the government. Thirteen-year-old Matt briefly wonders if he might be next, but quickly dismisses the thought. After all, his parents are financially responsible, unlike the parents of those other kids. As long as his parents remain within their limit, the government will be satisfied and leave them alone. But all it takes is one fatal visit to the store to push Matt’s family over their limit—and to change his reality forever.
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here → https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
Want to increase student engagement? Try these First Chapter Friday worksheets, with both generic response and novel specific sheets for each video in this playlist! Grab them here → https://bit.ly/fcfstudentengagementsheets
Get your copy of The Limit from your local indie bookstore or here: https://amzn.to/2R9QC1r
Scoop up a FREE motivational quote poster set for your classroom here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup
Free Companion Unit Study for The Limit from Cassi Bexon: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Limit-by-Kristen-Landon-Novel-Study-693511?st=416945da51e917e7e86800035c9cb6b1
Check out all of my educational resources in my virtual city WordNerdopolis’ school! www.amandazieba.com/school.
Take a look at all of the other First Chapter Friday videos in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09CnUYBVMgk&list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
And finally, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE this channel for more great videos from the Word Nerd! Just click here: https://bit.ly/wordnerdonyoutube
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An eighth grade girl was taken today . . . With this first sentence, readers are immediately thrust into a fast-paced thriller that doesn't let up for a moment. In a world not too far removed from our own, kids are being taken away to special workhouses if their families exceed the monthly debt limit imposed by the government. Thirteen-year-old Matt briefly wonders if he might be next, but quickly dismisses the thought. After all, his parents are financially responsible, unlike the parents of those other kids. As long as his parents remain within their limit, the government will be satisfied and leave them alone. But all it takes is one fatal visit to the store to push Matt’s family over their limit—and to change his reality forever.
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here → https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
Want to increase student engagement? Try these First Chapter Friday worksheets, with both generic response and novel specific sheets for each video in this playlist! Grab them here → https://bit.ly/fcfstudentengagementsheets
Get your copy of The Limit from your local indie bookstore or here: https://amzn.to/2R9QC1r
Scoop up a FREE motivational quote poster set for your classroom here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup
Free Companion Unit Study for The Limit from Cassi Bexon: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Limit-by-Kristen-Landon-Novel-Study-693511?st=416945da51e917e7e86800035c9cb6b1
Check out all of my educational resources in my virtual city WordNerdopolis’ school! www.amandazieba.com/school.
Take a look at all of the other First Chapter Friday videos in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09CnUYBVMgk&list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
And finally, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE this channel for more great videos from the Word Nerd! Just click here: https://bit.ly/wordnerdonyoutube
#wordnerd #mglit #readingrecommendations #booksformiddleschoolers #everyoneshouldreadthis #kristenlandon #booksaboutpoverty #financialliteracy #letstalkaboutmoney #mgmystery #middlegrademystery #mglit #thelimit #aladinbooks