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The Story of Jonas by Maurine Dahlbert
Why did Master William forbid Jonas to learn to read?
How did learning to write just a few words help Jonas find freedom?
How did learning to write just a few words help Jonas find freedom?
Way Down Deep by Ruth White
In the book, Peter Reeder says, “Mama used to say that nobody comes into our lives by accident. We have something to learn from everybody we meet.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Who is your favorite resident of Way Down Deep? Why did you choose that one?
Who is your favorite resident of Way Down Deep? Why did you choose that one?
Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Here are some questions about the book!
What was the most surprising thing about the story?
Why was the notebook so important to Hugo?
What do you think the author/illustrator would want readers to learn from this book?
What was the most surprising thing about the story?
Why was the notebook so important to Hugo?
What do you think the author/illustrator would want readers to learn from this book?
Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury
Have you ever been in a dangerous situation caused by a natural disaster? What was it like?
Who do you think was the most heroic character in the story? Why?
Who do you think was the most heroic character in the story? Why?
Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz Ryan
Why did Maya’s grandmother never mention her mother?
Why did the Bureau of Land Management round up the wild mustangs? How would you feel about this?
Why did the Bureau of Land Management round up the wild mustangs? How would you feel about this?
The Big One-Oh by Dean Pitchford
Charley and his mom don’t always agree, but it’s clear that he loves her very much. Can you name some of the things that Charley admires and likes about his mom?
Charley’s sister Lorena seems to always be critical of her little brother, and yet on the day of his big party, Lorena offers to help him out. Why do you think Lorena finally decided to be nice to Charley?
Charley’s sister Lorena seems to always be critical of her little brother, and yet on the day of his big party, Lorena offers to help him out. Why do you think Lorena finally decided to be nice to Charley?
Friendship for Today by Patricia McKissack
Does Grace feel the same way about their friendship that Rosemary does?
Will it last after all? Has Rosemary doomed it by calling it “for today”?
Will it last after all? Has Rosemary doomed it by calling it “for today”?
Gabriel's Horses by Alison Hart
Give an example of bravery from the story. Would you say that Gabriel is brave?
How does Gabriel’s view of the Army change throughout the story?
How does Gabriel’s view of the Army change throughout the story?
Deep & Dark & Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn
This book has many scary moments. Which part of the book did you find most frightening? Why?
Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Did this book affect your thoughts on ghosts in one way or another? Explain.
Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Did this book affect your thoughts on ghosts in one way or another? Explain.
Garden of Eve by K. L. Going
In the story, Father says, “There’s a time for birth and a time for death. Life moves in cycles,
Evie. That’s the way things are meant to be.” Do you think this is true?
Do you think the apple orchard will come back to life? Why or why not?
Evie. That’s the way things are meant to be.” Do you think this is true?
Do you think the apple orchard will come back to life? Why or why not?
Bravo Zulu, Samantha by Kathleen Benner
How do you feel when you are around your grandparents? Do you think they should be
'taking it easy' or should they be 'trying something new'?
The title of the book is unusual. What does it mean? How does it sum up one of the themes
of the book?
People often say that someone has “an attitude”. What does that mean? Who in the story had 'an attitude'?
'taking it easy' or should they be 'trying something new'?
The title of the book is unusual. What does it mean? How does it sum up one of the themes
of the book?
People often say that someone has “an attitude”. What does that mean? Who in the story had 'an attitude'?
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