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Finding Your Way in the World as the Janitor’s Boy
All kids are embarrassed by their parents at one time or another, and all kids have to deal with various kinds of peer pressure as they try to find where they belong in the world. The Janitor's Boy by Andrew Clements explores these themes through the main character,...
Explore Abuse of Power with The Whipping Boy
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman is a strong and entertaining novel to use to illustrate the abuse of power theme. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies. [lasso...
Wishtree in your Classroom!
Incorporating Wishtree by Katherine Applegate into the classroom is not just about reading a captivating novel but is a strategic move to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and a love for learning in students. By embracing the wisdom of the main character, Red, and...
Meet the World’s Greatest Underachiever, Hank Zipzer!
Niagara Falls or Does It? is the first book in Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver's Hank Zipzer series. Hank Zipzer is inspired by the challenges that Henry Winkler (best known as the Fonz!) faced as a boy with undiagnosed Dyslexia. Henry's undiagnosed Dyslexia made him a...
Explore the Depths of Childhood Grief with On My Honor
In the realm of literature for young adults, few novels capture the essence of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of choices quite like Marion Dane Bauer's On My Honor. This timeless tale continues to resonate with readers of all ages, making it a...
Take a Journey to Self-acceptance and Growth in The Summer of the Swans
The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars is a great coming-of-age novel to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, in small book groups, or with individual book studies to explore the character's path to self-acceptance and the growth to...
When Good Grades Break Bad!
The Report Card by Andrew Clements touches on many hot topics that could spark some lively class discussions. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies. [lasso rel="amazon-88"...