Students at Lake George Elementary School took part in a unique literary adventure, culminating in a special movie screening. The school library offered a reading group for grades 3-6, inviting students to join them in exploring the adventurous world of “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown.
Over the course of two weeks, more than 65 enthusiastic students gathered in the school library during their lunch breaks. Each day, students listened to the audio recording of the book, delving into the story of Robot, a solitary machine who finds himself stranded on a remote island.
LGES Librarian Bridget Crossman was thrilled by the enthusiasm and engagement of the students. “It was wonderful to see the library filled with students every day,” she shared. “The energy and excitement surrounding the book were contagious.”
The response from the students was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed their love for the story and eagerly anticipated the next session. While the movie was enjoyed, the consensus among the students was that the book was even better, offering a deeper emotional experience.
As Knox Pratt, a third-grader, put it, “The movie was really different from the book. I did like both a lot, but the movie was pretty sad. The book wasn’t as sad, but when you see what it is, it’s sadder than just hearing or reading it. It is my favorite book series now and I can’t wait to read more.”
The experience not only strengthened a love of reading but also demonstrated the power of libraries to offer something for everyone.
Ashleigh McCoy-Updike, a sixth-grader, added, “I really liked everything. I liked how we got to sit in a group with our friends and read and listen and think about how the movie would be different from the book.”