Lisa,

Have you looked at the CLE reading scope & sequence? If you look at it you'll see a vastly different approach to literature and learning than SL. We've used parts SL 3/4, 6 and 100 and read almost all the books myself. I love many of the books SL uses but it simply is not enough to just read and answer comprehension questions to prepare for high school level thinking in jr high. My older ds was well prepared for high school by using CLE reading and other longer works of literature. But as always it depends on your educational goals!

Blessings,

Michelle :D