6. I'm Still in School by Mr. Morton
This is Mr. Morton's life story, which he wrote himself.
Author's Purpose:
Entertain
Persuade
Explain Your Answer: Mr. Morton tells his life in a book
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7. Breaking Dawn (the Twilight Sage) by Stephenie Meyer
The story of a teenage girl named Bella Swan who is in love triangle with a teenage vampire and
werewolf. She must choose to either join the dark world of immortals or pursue a fully human life.
Author's Purpose:
Explain Your Answer:
Entertain
8. "Paul Bunyan" retold by James MacGillivray
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A collection of hilarious stories about a 40 foot lumberjack adventuring across the American frontier:
It took three storks to carry Paul Bunyan to his parents, he sawed the legs of his parents' bed at seven
months old, Paul dug the Grand Canyon while dragging his axe behind him, and so forth.
Author's Purpose:
Explain Your Answer:
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
9. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
A fictional story set in Nazi-occupied Denmark in 1943 telling of a 10-year-old girl who undertakes a
dangerous mission to save her best friend, Ellen Rosen, on the eve when Nazi's will capture Jews.
Author's Purpose:
Explain Your Answer:
Entertain
Persuade
Inform