As part of an effort to promote reading in underfunded school districts, townsend press originally made the bluford series available to schools for a dollar each. Featuring contemporary, reallife stories that young adults will relate to, with important life lessons that are not too preach, these two book continue this new series focusing on the. The books feature male and female characters and include elements from many literary genres, such as. None of the bluford series audiobooks may be used for any purpose other than personal or educational use. In grade school, darcy wills and brisana meeks were friends. This is a set of three context clues tests, based on 3 of the books from the bluford high series. There is also a drop off box outside the high school office door. Bluford high, named after guion guy bluford, americas first black astronaut.
Bluford series 1 20 all 20 books complete set by various. Praised by faculty, parents, and students alike, the bluford series has transformed entire classrooms into reading the bluford series is a collection of high interest novels that have. Set in contemporary urban america, each novel addresses complex topics relevant to the lives of todays students. Bluford series 1 20 all 20 books complete set book.
The bluford series is a collection of twentyone young adult novels that focus on the lives of a group of high school students and their families. Buy a cheap copy of someone to love me bluford series. Set in fictional bluford high, a tough but nurturing inner city high school, the novels speak to the. The bluford high series are a set of books that teach real life lessons while entertaining the reader. His little brother, huero, walks up to talk to martin and he gets shot in a driveby shooting.
This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines. This book is a good example of what can happen in high schools. The bluford series is a collection of highinterest novels that have captivated teens nationwide. Gossip and rumors are spreading through school like wildfire, and angels classmates are turning on her. This boxed set includes the first twenty novels in the acclaimed bluford series. Please call the grade schoolhigh school office or contact. His dream is going to the nba, but his dad thinks its a waste of time, his teachers think he wont make it because he cant read, and his friend jamar that dropped out of school is telling lionel to drop out also. All twentyone of the bluford series books are available in audiobook format. If you would like to request a new library book, you can return your current book and send a request to mrs. Bluford series audiobooks are provided by townsend press as a free resource to. The series was created and published by townsend press and was codistributed by scholastic.
September display back to school books for september i put up a display of books that take place in schools. Bluford high series collection 21 paperbacks first book. She will place a new book with your next packet or materials. This audiobook was recorded by audiobrite and features original music composed and performed by kenyon whittington. Webber high school bluford unit school district 318. Bluford high series books wiki fandom powered by wikia. Bluford series boxed set 20 titles by paul langan goodreads. The school, bluford high, is a contemporary urban high school. Bluford is named for guion guy bluford, the first africanamerican astronaut. Feb 25, 20 the bluford series is a collection of high interest novels that have captivated teens nationwide. See the complete bluford high series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The series draws its name from the school which many of the characters attend. This set is packaged in a gift box that features cover art for the first twenty titles.
Far from bluford high, hakeem quickly finds himself in a world of trouble, and his family is at the center of. First he learns that his father is sick and that his parents can no longer afford their home. Regardless of their reading level, or their toughness, every student i. Thats what darrell mercer faces when he and his mother move from philadelphia to california. This complete set has all twenty novels in the bluford series. Bluford series 20book boxed set books 120 by ben alirez. Ive fall in love with the bluford series books, i havent got a chance to finish the others but. The bluford series is set in bluford high school, the fictional school all the main characters attend. Our parentteacher conferences are scheduled for thursday, october 24 from 11 am 7 pm. This, the first book in the bluford series, centers on the life of bluford sophomore darcy wills. Thats what darrell mercer faces when he and his mother move from philadelphia to c.
Free bluford high series books download a new bluford series book. This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines lost and found 2002 by anne. These books are excellent for below reading level high school students. The story begins with martin and his gang sitting on a curb, trying to pick up girls. But all that changed at bluford high when darcy started hanging with the zeros, a group of students brisana despises. Set in fictional bluford high, a tough but nurturing inner city high school, the novels speak to the interests, struggles, and concerns of todays young adults.
Parentteacher conference time is quickly approaching. I absolutely l love love love the bluford series and i recommend any teenager or tween to read this book. Please call the grade school high school office or contact your childs teacher to set up a time. All of these things like bullying, denial, and disrespect can really happen. Jan 01, 20 set in fictional bluford high, a tough but nurturing inner city high school, the novels speak to the interests, struggles, and concerns of todays young adults. Or west philadelphia bluford is named for guion guy bluford, the first africanamerican astronaut. There is also a drop off box outside the grade school and high school office doors. These books also have a comprehensive teachers workbook. A matter of trust by anne schraff book trailer youtube. With the bluford books i literally have kids asking to take them home every day so they can continue reading im going to get another set.
The bluford high book series by multiple authors includes books lost and found bluford series, number 1, a matter of trust bluford series, secrets in the shadows bluford series, number 3, and several more. Set in fictional bluford high, a tough but nurturing inner city high school, the novels speak to the interests. Jan 01, 2004 brothers in arms is a book by paul langan which tries to explain the lifestyle of presentday teenage gangs. The bluford high book series by multiple authors includes books lost and found bluford series, number 1, a matter of trust bluford series, secrets in the shadows bluford series, number 3, and several.
To complicate matters, a new girl hopes to make him forget darcy forever. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about your childs progress. Bluford series audiobooks are provided by townsend press as a free resource to educators and students. This, the first book in the bluford series, center want to read. Darcy contends with the return of her longabsent father, the troubling behavior of her younger sister jamee. The bluford series is a collection of fifteen young adult novels that focus on the lives of a group of high school students and their families. The bluford series is a collection of young adult novels that focus on the lives of a group of high school students and their families. A fight threatens to end his sophomore year at bluford high, and at home, things are even worse.
I absolutely l love love love the bluford series and i recommend any. Like all schools, we have those reluctant readers, usually boys, who need just the right book to awaken the joy of reading. We are a high poverty 5th through 8th grade middle school. Bluford series boxed set, books 115 by ben alirez, d.
This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features. The title of this book is bluford series boxed set, books 115 and it was written by ben alirez, d. This book is part of a series that is set in an urban school whose students are facing the same kinds of problems that my students faced. There are several reasons why students reach for one of the many books written in the bluford series published by townsend press. The school was named after americas first black astronaut, guion bluford. Im a teacher and have had a hard time getting reluctant readers to participate in ssr.
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First there was the mysterious stranger who started following her. Spoiler alertreading a book so boring will have you go crazy, my book pretty ugly will have you ex. Brothers in arms is a book by paul langan which tries to explain the lifestyle of presentday teenage gangs. The bluford high series is a great series for middle and high school students with relevant content concerning todays youth. The series draws its name from the school which many of the. I actually read lost and found in middle school for the assignment in my library class i had. Sep, 2015 in grade school, darcy wills and brisana meeks were friends. On one side are his desperate mother, a friendly teacher at bluford high school. This sequel to until we meet again follows the story of hakeem randall after his move to detroit. The bluford high books are published by townsend press, and are high interest books at low lexiles, aimed. The bluford high books are published by townsend press, and are high interest books at low lexiles, aimed at middle school struggling readers.
Lost and found, a matter of trust, secrets in the shadows, someone to love me, the bully, the gun, until we meet again, blood is thicker, brothers in arms, summer of secrets, the fallen, shattered, search for safety, no way out, schooled, breaking point, pretty ugly, the test, promises to keep, and. Regardless of their reading level, or their toughness, every student i knew devoured this book and all if the others. The bluford series is a collection of high interest novels that have captivated teens nationwide. This complete set has all twenty novels in the bluford ser. Far from bluford high, hakeem quickly finds himself in a world of trouble, and his family is at the center of it. While each novel in the bluford series can be read independently, the books are. The bluford series is a widely read collection of contemporary american young adult novels set in the fictional innercity high school of bluford high in southern california. Featuring contemporary, reallife stories that young adults will relate to, with important life lessons that are not too preach, these two book continue this new series focusing on the students of bluford high school. Set in fictional bluford high, a tough but nurturing inner city high school, the novels speak.