Reading Level 3.2

Alexander, Who's Not Going to Move is a cute story about a boy having to move because of his dad's job. he is scared to lose his best friend, his baby sitter, his neighbors, his teacher, and all the things he loves. This story shows us that it is okay to move because we will find the same things in different places; it just takes time. This would be great for new students and for students who may move around a lot, to make the experience less scarey. ( )

This is a story about a boy whose name is Alexander. Alexander's parents tell him that they are moving thousands of miles away and Alexander tells them that he is not going. He says that there is no way that he can leave his best friend and his baby sitter. He says that he would rather stay in a tree house or a cave than move away with his parents. At the end of the story Alexander decides that he will move with his parents but he says that he will never ever move again. This is an appropriate story for intermediate readers. ( )

Alexander's dad has a new job which means they have to move a thousand miles away. Alexander is not happy at all and refuses to move or pack. He is going to miss his friends and soccer team and doesn't want to make new friends. But slowly Alexander realizes that it might not be so bad.

This is a great story about the popular character Alexander who's family is moving away. He doesn't want to and tells of all the reasons why he wants to stay where he is. He says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves and his family convinces him to move. This would be a great story to read if someone is moving or having to change schools.

Author Website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Viorst

This book is about a boy who becomes angry when he figures out that he has to move. He tries and refuses over and over because it means he is going to have to leave his friends and favorite places that he likes to go. He eventually gives into moving, but states that he is not going to move anymore. ( )