Hello,

My name is Patty Hallczuk, First Teachers Family Literacy Project Leader
in Biddeford, Maine. 

I have to tell you about a book series I recently purchased.  Its called 
“Junkyard Dan”
[ http://www.NoxPress.com ]www.NoxPress.com  

This series is perfect for adult learners with low literacy skills.   Gone
are the days of Hop on Pop in an Adult Education classroom!  These books
were especially written for adults.  
When I introduced them to my class I heard the usual
.”I hate books” 

But, to my surprise
(not really because I read the books myself) they
loved them
. Several students said “I have never read an entire book in my
life, until now”.  Many of them have read all four books in the series and
are looking forward to the release of the fifth.  

They loved them for three very simple and important reasons

1.	They could read them- 2nd 4th grade reading level
2.	They found the content worth reading- interesting characters, crime,
cars, etc.
3.	They were not embarrassed being seen reading these books!

I hope everyone who reads this takes the time to check out the Junkyard
Dan books!  
 Your learners will thank you!  

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