"The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury

Comment on this: This short story seems so real and so fantastic at the same time. What makes it seem so real? What makes it seem so fantastic?

OR comment on this: Use your imagination to think of a creature that would respond to a different sound. Name the sound and describe the creature!

New Discussions?

Okay, Panther Readers, now it is YOUR turn to bring up a few book or library related topics to discuss. Use the comment posting feature below to suggest some things that you would like to talk about on this blog. I'll create new posts based on what the readers want. I look forward to reading your suggestions!

The Most Dangerous Game

This short story by Richard Connell is a suspenseful favorite of many. Try answering this question:

Is it ever morally right to kill another human being? How is killing in a war different from what Zaroff did?

The Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg

We read this together in 5th grade but readers of all ages will never forget the strong message of this powerful book! All are welcome to add comments on this question:

What are the benefits of watching TV or playing video games? What are the drawbacks?

The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451

And you thought you wanted to be a fire man when you grew up!


Discuss your freedom of speech and the consequences of losing it.

or

Discuss your freedom to READ and the consequences of losing that!