This month’s book is true genius. We read Masterpiece by Elise Broach. It’s the story of Marvin, a stag beetle, who lives in an apartment with James’ family. James is not appreciated by most members of his family, and so he decides to draw a picture for James’ birthday. Following that they have lots of… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach
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Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Callie’s Contest of Courage”
This month the girls read a really wonderful book: Callie’s Contest of Courage by Jan May. I appreciate this book for many reasons, not the least of these is the way that it encourages girls to be strong and faithful. But it does something else, too: it provides many ways for kids to be like… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Callie’s Contest of Courage”
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Mystery of Blackbeard the Pirate”
We’re studying pirates right now, so Blackbeard book club ended – but we’re looking forward to more piratical adventures in the weeks to come. Would you enjoy a pirate-themed book club event? On the hunt for some other great pirate resources? Check these out:
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Mystery on Skull Island”
Our family is studying pirates right now, so for book club the girls read “Mystery on Skull Island,” an American Girl History Mystery book. It takes place in Charles Town, South Carolina, in the 1720s, just after pirates went from being popular to scary. We learned a lot about colonial life from this story and… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Mystery on Skull Island”
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Edison’s Gold” by Geoff Watson
In August both book clubs read Edison’s Gold by Geoff Watson. I must admit that I was more excited to use this book for a book club event than I have been for any other recent books. The possibilities are endless with this story because it has everything: action, adventure, history, mystery, math, friendships, family,… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Edison’s Gold” by Geoff Watson
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Door to Time”
In June our boys were prepped for adventure with the Italian Ulysses Moore Series, the first of which is called The Door to Time. In this story thee teens attempt to solve mysteries related to an ancient door found in their new house. Set in a seaside town in England, they are active, funny,… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Door to Time”
Life as a Pilgrim: Fun & Games
This month our Book Club girls read Ron Roy’s The Mayflower Treasure Hunt. I was pleasantly surprised by this book – the descriptions of the Mayflower are historically accurate, the initial movement of the Pilgrims are tracked throughout the Cape Cod area, and the modern Plymouth is well depicted. I love the way that Roy added… Continue reading Life as a Pilgrim: Fun & Games
Great Books for Kids’ Book Clubs
So, you want to start a book club for your kids … and now you need books. Where do you start? Before anything else, you need to know your kid’s interest. If she’s a pirate fan, then don’t choose a book of poetry! However, if you’re looking for some general interest fiction for the 7-12 year old… Continue reading Great Books for Kids’ Book Clubs
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Shoeless Joe & Me” by Dan Gutman
Baseball season has begun, and so our boys chose to step up to the mound with this month’s book choice. They read “Shoeless Joe & Me” by Dan Gutman. As always, we began inside by summarizing and talking about the book. While the boys aren’t usually particularly loquacious, they surprised me this month. The book… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Shoeless Joe & Me” by Dan Gutman
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Pirate Island Adventure” by Peggy Parrish
The weather has finally improved a bit here in the Carolinas, and so our book club moved outdoors for a grand adventure in the style of Peggy Parrish’s Pirate Island Adventure. After discussing the book and its characters, each child created his own shield. While they were drying, the boys began… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “The Pirate Island Adventure” by Peggy Parrish
