Marybeth Martin – Paraprofessional

1. The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls

“It’s a true story about someone who beats the odds after growing up in what would seem an intolerable environment. She tells the story so vividly.”

2. The Red Tent, by Anita Diamont

“It brings to life stories from the Bible that I have read since I was young, but takes the liberty of adding details that make the stories seem more current.”

3. An Untamed Land, by Lauraine Snelling

“This is historical fiction about the immigrants who came from Norway and settled in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. My ancestors were homesteaders in that area in the 1800’s and the author describes how hard it was to survive the brutal winters with very few supplies. These were strong people.”

4. The Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling

“I read a lot of these books to my kids and love the imagination of the characters and the story.”