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Orca Book Publishers: The Reunion Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Reunion, a novel by Jacqueline Pearce, explores the friendship between two girls and interweaves it with a grandmother's story of her severed friendship with a Japanese Canadian girl during World War II. This teacher's guide includes...
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Orca Book Publishers: Strawberry Moon Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Strawberry Moon, a novel by Becky Citra, continues to follow the life of Ellie, a young girl living in Upper Canada in the 1830s. In this story, her strict grandmother has come to take her back to England and Ellie doesn't want to go....
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Orca Book Publishers: Secret Signs Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Secret Signs, a novel by Jacqueline Guest set in the Depression, a young boy runs away from home to look for his father. He learns that he shouldn't take home for granted. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas...
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Orca Book Publishers: Racing for Diamonds Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Racing for Diamonds, a novel by Anita Daher, follows the adventures of Jaz as she takes on the challenge of being a Junior Canadian Ranger. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...
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Orca Book Publishers: Yossi's Goal Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Yossi's Goal by Ellen Schwartz is a novel about a young boy's longing to play hockey. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: Under a Living Sky Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Under a Living Sky, a novel by Joseph Simons set on the prairies during the Depression, is about a young girl whose treasured handmade doll disappears after her sister becomes jealous of it. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
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Orca Book Publishers: Tj and the Rockets Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hazel Hutchins has written the TJ series of novels. This teaching guide for TJ and the Rockets, about TJ and his science fair project, includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: Tj and the Quiz Kids Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hazel Hutchins has written the TJ series of novels. This teaching guide for TJ and the Quiz Kids follows TJ as he joins a quiz club. It includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: Things Are Looking Up, Jack Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Things are Looking Up, Jack. a novel by Dan Bar-el, follows the adventures of King Jack and his sister, Princess Jill, as they meet characters from the Grimm Brothers fairy tales and try to solve a mystery. This teacher's guide includes...
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Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
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Orca Book Publishers: Dog Days Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Dog Days, a novel written by Becky Citra, looks at a boy's relationship with his grandfather, his aversion to dogs and his difficulty adjusting to a new community. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Discovering Emily, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, looks at the childhood of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: The Summer of Magic Quartet Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Summer of Magic Quartet novels by Andrea Spalding follow the adventures of four children as they go on magical quests. This teacher's guide for The White Horse Talisman and Dance of the Stones includes book summaries, teaching ideas...
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Orca Book Publishers: Leaving the Log House Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Leaving the Log House, a novel by Ainslie Manson, follows a girl as she leaves home to get her first prosthetic leg at a hospital in the city. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections...
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Orca Book Publishers: Runaway Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Runaway, a novel by Becky Citra, a boy must make some difficult decisions about whether to help another boy that he has seen steal but who is also being physically abused. The story is set in the 1830s in Upper Canada. This teacher's...
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Orca Book Publishers: Tj Books Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hazel Hutchins has written the TJ series of novels. This teaching guide for TJ and the Cats and TJ and the Haunted House includes book summaries, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about writing the books.
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Orca Book Publishers: Klutzhood Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Klutzhood, a novel by British Columbia writer Chris McMahen, is about a boy who struggles to fit into a new school when he transfers mid-year. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion points, and learning activities.
Other
Lds film.com: Alan and Naomi (1992)
Several reviews of the film "Alan and Naomi," (1992) which was adapted from young author, Myron Levoy's novel by the same name. Reviews come from the Washington Post, Deseret News, TV Guide Online and more.
Universal Teacher
Moore's Teacher Resources: Of Mice and Men
An excellent site from the UK. Extensive review of characterizations and themes, along with information on structure and setting.
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Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
New York Times
New York Times: Books: "The Great Gatsby" (1925)
Read a contemporary review of Fitzgerald's best known novel.
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Orca Book Publishers: Rescue Pup Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Rescue Pup, a novel by Jean Little, follows the experiences of a seeing-eye dog named Shakespeare who helps a young girl learn to love others. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cmc Magazine: A Snake, Some Oil
CMC magazine provides a review of Cifford Stoll's novel, Silicon Snake Oil, which is "A first attempt to compile a database on every negative aspect that could possible be attributed to cyberspace."
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Foxman
Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.