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Ms. Ciresa from Trenton, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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True Crime & Classics: Murder, Mystery, & Meaningful Reading

Help me give my students a class set of Murder on the Orient Express!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ciresa's classroom raised $411

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In our 9th grade English 1 classroom, we're on a mission to make reading exciting, relevant, and unforgettable—and nothing captures our students’ attention quite like a good mystery. As part of our True Crime unit, we explore the ways storytelling, investigation, and human behavior intersect in both fiction and nonfiction. One of the most high-interest and beloved texts we aim to study is Agatha Christie's classic, Murder on the Orient Express.

Unfortunately, this novel is not provided by our school, and without a class set, many students will miss out on the opportunity to dive into this rich and suspenseful literary experience.

That’s where you come in.

Why this book? Murder on the Orient Express is more than just a mystery—it’s a masterclass in character development, plot structure, and critical thinking. Students analyze motives, piece together clues, and follow the brilliant mind of Hercule Poirot as he solves one of literature’s most iconic crimes.

It engages even the most reluctant readers with its fast pace, dramatic twists, and accessible yet sophisticated language.

It’s a perfect anchor text to help students compare fiction to real-life cases explored in our unit, making connections across genres and disciplines.

Your donation will help us purchase a complete class set of this novel, allowing every student to have a copy in hand—no waiting, no sharing, no falling behind. This access is essential for active reading, classroom discussions, group analysis, and independent reflection.

With your support, you're not just putting books in hands—you’re opening doors to higher-level thinking, increased engagement, and a true love of literature. Thank you for helping bring this mystery to life for my students. Let’s get everyone on board!

Ms. Ciresa Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 10) • Amazon Business $5.39 35 $188.65
Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $12.53 10 $125.30

Materials cost

$313.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.53

Total project goal

$410.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.19

1 Donor

-$410.19

Donations toward project cost

-$348.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.53

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 $0.00

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