Mar 22
The Lemonade War features two protagonists in alternating chapters. The Treski siblings have been super close until this summer when a major event changes their lives. A letter arrives at soon-to-be 9-year-old Jessie and 10-year-old Evan’s house telling the brother and sister they are going to be in the same class in school next year. Jessie …
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Mar 08
Dear Mr Henshaw uses a unique storytelling method. The entire book is a series of letters and diary entries. This means the main character tells his deepest emotions to the reader through a ‘personal means’ creating a close connection to the reader. The book begins when Leigh is in 2nd grade. He writes a letter to his …
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Jan 04
I love books about kids who turn their lives around. That is the main theme of There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom. Read the summary. Then check out a number of activities to do with your novel study including a book unit sample and recipe that works well for the classroom. Activities for There’s a Boy …
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Dec 21
Your students are going to love these Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes activities! You’ll find a novel study sample, an animated short comparison activity, and an anchor chart idea. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Summary The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. At this time, Sadako was two …
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Dec 14
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing will have your students rolling with laughter. The story tells about Peter Hatcher who lives close to Central Park in New York City with his parents and younger brother Fudge. The novel centers around the events that take place during Peter’s fourth-grade year. Most of Peter’s problems are due to the …
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May 19
Fans of The One and Only Ivan are going to be thrilled with its sequel. Ivan’s lovable friend narrates the story in The One and Only Bob. The One and Only Bob Summary At the zoo, Bob visits Ivan and Ruby when a terrible storm quickly blows in. Bob ends up inside a tornado. He flies across the …
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May 13
Are you a fan of chocolate? Do you love the sweet, delicious taste of this decadent treat? If so, then you’re in for a treat with the novel Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith. Also, check out these engaging Chocolate Fever teaching ideas. This delightful children’s book tells the story of a young boy named …
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