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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays July 19\, 26Aug. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays July 19\, 26Aug. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays July 19\, 26Aug. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays July 19\, 26Aug. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays July 19\, 26Aug. 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Show Me a Sign
DESCRIPTION:Show Me a Sign\n\n\n\nBy Ann Clare LeZotte \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your middle school student love historical fiction? Do they love learning about the early days of the USA? Then this book club will be a great experience\, to learn about a little-known and fascinating piece of American history! \n\n\n\nJoin Mary Lambert\, a young girl living on Martha’s Vineyard\, a community with about 50% of its population being Deaf in the early 1800s. Mary’s just like any other girl her age—she helps her mother in the kitchen and does other chores around the farm—but her favorite thing to do is go on walks and create stories! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the critically acclaimed\, Show Me a Sign—and follow Mary as she tries to navigate the loss of her brother. When a young scientist comes to town and tries to understand why the community has so many Deaf people\, you’ll gain an insight into the Deaf community as well as the history of this special time. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nShow Me a Sign is written by a deaf author\, Ann Clare LeZotte\, and offers a unique and essential glimpse into the Deaf community. This is a well-decorated title and is a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award and a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award\, among its place on many other book lists with much praise. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational\, and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1338255819ISBN-13: 978-1338255812\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now\, over a hundred years later\, many people there — including Mary — are deaf\, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. \n\n\n\nBut recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary’s brother died\, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived\, hoping to discover the origin of the island’s prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a “live specimen” in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAbleism: Mary and her community are viewed as “less than” by a young scientist who comes to the island.Kidnapping: Mary is taken from her community against her will by the young scientist so he can study her. This is a dark time in Mary’s story. She is isolated and kept from communicating with anyone while she is made to work as a drudge at an inn. (Don’t worry\, she gets away and is returned home.)Drowning: After Mary escapes\, she is pursued by the young scientist at sea. A severe storm capsizes the scientist’s boat\, and he drowns by sinking into the water.Racism: There are conversations in the book about the local Wampanoag people. Some of the characters are racist\, but the book handles the conversations with care.Grief: When the book begins\, Mary and her family are grieving the death of her brother.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss each of the above topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary\, which we will discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nCommunity: Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community with its own share of challenges—but the people rally around one another when tragedy strikes.Overcoming adversity: The inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard are multilingual in English and their own version of sign language. (The sign language in the story is not the ASL that we are accustomed to today\, and this is addressed in the author’s note.)Family love/support: When Mary is kidnapped and feels all alone\, her family and community do everything in their power to retrieve her and bring her home safely—which they succeed at doing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Prologue – Chapter 5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-12Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 13-19Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 20-25Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 26-31Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 32-37\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nShow Me a SignBy Ann Clare LeZotte\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$60.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:House of Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:House of Many Ways\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, May 31June 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a young bookworm gets caught up in an adventure that she can only imagine happening in one of her books? \n\n\n\nJoin our story’s hero\, 13-year-old Charmain Baker\, as she agrees to house-sit for her great-uncle\, and quickly learns the house is more than she expected! Will she find any time to read\, or will she have to put her favorite books aside to go on her own adventure? Don’t worry\, Howl and Sophie (our heroes from the series) are around for this story\, too! \n\n\n\n(And even if you haven’t read other books in the series\, you can join the club and enjoy the story on its own!) \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, House of Many Ways—and follow Charmain as she tries to help the king find the Elfgift so she can save the country. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nHouse of Many Ways is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle…and we will run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10‎: 0061477974ISBN-13:‎ 978-0061477973\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle\, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. \n\n\n\nWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle’s house\, she thought she was getting blissful\, parent-free time to read. She didn’t realize that the house bent space and time\, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. \n\n\n\nNow\, somehow\, she’s been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock\, too\, and become central to the king’s urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift\, he’s called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is\, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won’t be far behind. \n\n\n\nHow did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess\, and how will she get herself out of it? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward chores/laziness: Charmain begins the story not being able to do anything to take care of herself of a home because she comes from a “respectable” and “sheltered” family\, and this doesn’t seem to bother her.Language: There is mild cursing. “Damnation” occurs 1 time (Chapter 5) from Charmain\, our main character.Speech impediment: One of the characters\, Twinkle\, speaks with a lisp.Parasitic relationship: The lubbock’s whole purpose is to sneak up behind and lay eggs inside other creatures without them knowing. This is obviously intended to be disturbing—and it is!Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, sorceresses\, wizards\, magical creatures\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Personal growth: Charmain makes a friend\, gets her first dog\, and learns how to do house chores.Worldbuilding: It should come as no surprise\, but the setting is magical and whimsical.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHouse of Many WaysBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:House of Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:House of Many Ways\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, May 31June 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a young bookworm gets caught up in an adventure that she can only imagine happening in one of her books? \n\n\n\nJoin our story’s hero\, 13-year-old Charmain Baker\, as she agrees to house-sit for her great-uncle\, and quickly learns the house is more than she expected! Will she find any time to read\, or will she have to put her favorite books aside to go on her own adventure? Don’t worry\, Howl and Sophie (our heroes from the series) are around for this story\, too! \n\n\n\n(And even if you haven’t read other books in the series\, you can join the club and enjoy the story on its own!) \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, House of Many Ways—and follow Charmain as she tries to help the king find the Elfgift so she can save the country. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nHouse of Many Ways is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle…and we will run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10‎: 0061477974ISBN-13:‎ 978-0061477973\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle\, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. \n\n\n\nWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle’s house\, she thought she was getting blissful\, parent-free time to read. She didn’t realize that the house bent space and time\, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. \n\n\n\nNow\, somehow\, she’s been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock\, too\, and become central to the king’s urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift\, he’s called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is\, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won’t be far behind. \n\n\n\nHow did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess\, and how will she get herself out of it? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward chores/laziness: Charmain begins the story not being able to do anything to take care of herself of a home because she comes from a “respectable” and “sheltered” family\, and this doesn’t seem to bother her.Language: There is mild cursing. “Damnation” occurs 1 time (Chapter 5) from Charmain\, our main character.Speech impediment: One of the characters\, Twinkle\, speaks with a lisp.Parasitic relationship: The lubbock’s whole purpose is to sneak up behind and lay eggs inside other creatures without them knowing. This is obviously intended to be disturbing—and it is!Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, sorceresses\, wizards\, magical creatures\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Personal growth: Charmain makes a friend\, gets her first dog\, and learns how to do house chores.Worldbuilding: It should come as no surprise\, but the setting is magical and whimsical.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHouse of Many WaysBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:House of Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:House of Many Ways\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, May 31June 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a young bookworm gets caught up in an adventure that she can only imagine happening in one of her books? \n\n\n\nJoin our story’s hero\, 13-year-old Charmain Baker\, as she agrees to house-sit for her great-uncle\, and quickly learns the house is more than she expected! Will she find any time to read\, or will she have to put her favorite books aside to go on her own adventure? Don’t worry\, Howl and Sophie (our heroes from the series) are around for this story\, too! \n\n\n\n(And even if you haven’t read other books in the series\, you can join the club and enjoy the story on its own!) \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, House of Many Ways—and follow Charmain as she tries to help the king find the Elfgift so she can save the country. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nHouse of Many Ways is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle…and we will run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10‎: 0061477974ISBN-13:‎ 978-0061477973\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle\, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. \n\n\n\nWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle’s house\, she thought she was getting blissful\, parent-free time to read. She didn’t realize that the house bent space and time\, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. \n\n\n\nNow\, somehow\, she’s been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock\, too\, and become central to the king’s urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift\, he’s called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is\, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won’t be far behind. \n\n\n\nHow did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess\, and how will she get herself out of it? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward chores/laziness: Charmain begins the story not being able to do anything to take care of herself of a home because she comes from a “respectable” and “sheltered” family\, and this doesn’t seem to bother her.Language: There is mild cursing. “Damnation” occurs 1 time (Chapter 5) from Charmain\, our main character.Speech impediment: One of the characters\, Twinkle\, speaks with a lisp.Parasitic relationship: The lubbock’s whole purpose is to sneak up behind and lay eggs inside other creatures without them knowing. This is obviously intended to be disturbing—and it is!Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, sorceresses\, wizards\, magical creatures\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Personal growth: Charmain makes a friend\, gets her first dog\, and learns how to do house chores.Worldbuilding: It should come as no surprise\, but the setting is magical and whimsical.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHouse of Many WaysBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:House of Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:House of Many Ways\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, May 31June 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a young bookworm gets caught up in an adventure that she can only imagine happening in one of her books? \n\n\n\nJoin our story’s hero\, 13-year-old Charmain Baker\, as she agrees to house-sit for her great-uncle\, and quickly learns the house is more than she expected! Will she find any time to read\, or will she have to put her favorite books aside to go on her own adventure? Don’t worry\, Howl and Sophie (our heroes from the series) are around for this story\, too! \n\n\n\n(And even if you haven’t read other books in the series\, you can join the club and enjoy the story on its own!) \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, House of Many Ways—and follow Charmain as she tries to help the king find the Elfgift so she can save the country. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nHouse of Many Ways is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle…and we will run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10‎: 0061477974ISBN-13:‎ 978-0061477973\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle\, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. \n\n\n\nWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle’s house\, she thought she was getting blissful\, parent-free time to read. She didn’t realize that the house bent space and time\, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. \n\n\n\nNow\, somehow\, she’s been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock\, too\, and become central to the king’s urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift\, he’s called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is\, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won’t be far behind. \n\n\n\nHow did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess\, and how will she get herself out of it? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward chores/laziness: Charmain begins the story not being able to do anything to take care of herself of a home because she comes from a “respectable” and “sheltered” family\, and this doesn’t seem to bother her.Language: There is mild cursing. “Damnation” occurs 1 time (Chapter 5) from Charmain\, our main character.Speech impediment: One of the characters\, Twinkle\, speaks with a lisp.Parasitic relationship: The lubbock’s whole purpose is to sneak up behind and lay eggs inside other creatures without them knowing. This is obviously intended to be disturbing—and it is!Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, sorceresses\, wizards\, magical creatures\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Personal growth: Charmain makes a friend\, gets her first dog\, and learns how to do house chores.Worldbuilding: It should come as no surprise\, but the setting is magical and whimsical.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHouse of Many WaysBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:House of Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:House of Many Ways\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a young bookworm gets caught up in an adventure that she can only imagine happening in one of her books? \n\n\n\nJoin our story’s hero\, 13-year-old Charmain Baker\, as she agrees to house-sit for her great-uncle\, and quickly learns the house is more than she expected! Will she find any time to read\, or will she have to put her favorite books aside to go on her own adventure? Don’t worry\, Howl and Sophie (our heroes from the series) are around for this story\, too! \n\n\n\n(And even if you haven’t read other books in the series\, you can join the club and enjoy the story on its own!) \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, House of Many Ways—and follow Charmain as she tries to help the king find the Elfgift so she can save the country. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nHouse of Many Ways is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle…and we will run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10‎: 0061477974ISBN-13:‎ 978-0061477973\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle\, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl. \n\n\n\nWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle’s house\, she thought she was getting blissful\, parent-free time to read. She didn’t realize that the house bent space and time\, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. \n\n\n\nNow\, somehow\, she’s been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock\, too\, and become central to the king’s urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift\, he’s called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is\, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won’t be far behind. \n\n\n\nHow did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess\, and how will she get herself out of it? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward chores/laziness: Charmain begins the story not being able to do anything to take care of herself of a home because she comes from a “respectable” and “sheltered” family\, and this doesn’t seem to bother her.Language: There is mild cursing. “Damnation” occurs 1 time (Chapter 5) from Charmain\, our main character.Speech impediment: One of the characters\, Twinkle\, speaks with a lisp.Parasitic relationship: The lubbock’s whole purpose is to sneak up behind and lay eggs inside other creatures without them knowing. This is obviously intended to be disturbing—and it is!Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, sorceresses\, wizards\, magical creatures\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Personal growth: Charmain makes a friend\, gets her first dog\, and learns how to do house chores.Worldbuilding: It should come as no surprise\, but the setting is magical and whimsical.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nHouse of Many WaysBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$50.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 12\, 19\, 26May 3\, 10\, & 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\nISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 12\, 19\, 26May 3\, 10\, & 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\nISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 12\, 19\, 26May 3\, 10\, & 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\nISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 12\, 19\, 26May 3\, 10\, & 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\nISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 12\, 19\, 26May 3\, 10\, & 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\nISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Castle in the Air\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve heard of a genie in a bottle\, and probably a magic carpet. But have you ever heard of a floating castle? \n\n\n\nJoin Abdullah\, a young carpet dealer\, as his life is turned upside down when a stranger sells him a magic carpet. Will his daydreams of being a prince’s son come true with the help of this magic carpet? Will he be able to rescue the princesses in the floating castle? \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Castle in the Air—and follow Abdullah as he tries to navigate the dream-like world around him. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nCastle in the Air is set in the same world as Howl’s Moving Castle and is a companion novel…and we might run into some familiar faces! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a Master of Fine Arts (terminal degree) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library Information Science. Born\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478776ISBN-13: 978-0061478772\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nIn this stunning sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle\, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale\, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. \n\n\n\nThere are good and bad djinns\, a genie in a bottle\, wizards\, witches\, cats\, and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?)\, and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses\, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled\, true identities are revealed\, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying\, breathtaking\, surprise-filled ending. \n\n\n\nAbdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father\, who had been disappointed in him\, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets\, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father\, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until\, one day\, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nAttitudes toward women’s and men’s roles: Abdullah has a very dated sense of what a woman should be—he doesn’t like Sophie because she’s strong-willed.Attitudes toward being overweight: There are a couple of instances where thinness is praised\, and being overweight is viewed as bad and lazy.Language: There is mild cursing. Variations of “damn” occurs 5 times (Chapters 10\, 11\, & 21) from soldiers and King Luther.Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, genies\, djinns\, and a fire demon. See the description below for more details.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nPositive Elements\n\n\n\nHumor: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a good amount of humor through this whimsical world with situational irony and dialogue.Overcoming adversity: Abdullah comes from a less-than-stellar home life\, but he is determined to make a path for himself in the world. (Think Cinderella meets Aladdin.)Loyalty: Abdullah is catapulted into a mission to save his beloved\, Flowers-in-the-Night\, after she’s been abducted by a djinn.Family love/support: (this is a major spoiler\, don’t tell your kiddos!) We learn that Howl turned a pregnant Sophie into a cat to protect her from an evil djinn that stole Howl’s castle. Sophie is a ferocious mama cat with her kitten—and equally protective when the spell is broken.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nCastle in the AirBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$60.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nGet six classes of learning\, writing exercises\, and more for just $60! \n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$60.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & Nov. 3\, 10 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & Nov. 3\, 10 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/the-hobbit-5/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & Nov. 3\, 10 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/the-hobbit-4/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & Nov. 3\, 10 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/the-hobbit-3/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Oct. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & Nov. 3\, 10 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$60\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Hobbit
DESCRIPTION:The Hobbit\n\n\n\nby J.R.R. Tolkien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen adventure comes knocking at your front door (quite literally) will you answer? What if that adventure comes in the shape of thirteen dwarves hoping to reclaim their ancient mountain home? And what if that mountain is guarded by a dragon? \n\n\n\nJoin Bilbo Baggins\, the Hobbit\, as he is swept away on an adventure so grand he couldn’t even begin to imagine the things he encounters. Meet elves\, trolls\, goblins\, wizards\, dragons\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic fantasy\, The Hobbit—and follow Bilbo and his dwarvish friends as they try to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Hobbit is the prequel of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by famous author JRR Tolkien. This book was written with his young children in mind and is intended for a younger audience. It is a whimsical and fun introduction to epic fantasy.  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0547928227ISBN-13: 978-0547928227Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Barnes & Noble) A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable\, unambitious life\, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent\, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest\, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. \n\n\n\n“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure\, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those\, young or old\, who love a fine adventurous tale\, beautifully told\, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review \n\n\n\nAge Range – 9 and up (According to Common Sense Media) \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Hobbit is a classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1937\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nFighting/Violence: Bilbo and the dwarves fight with a number of creatures: trolls\, giant spiders\, evil wolves\, goblins\, a dragon\, and wood elves. The trolls discuss how they will eat Bilbo and the dwarves when they’re captures. The spiders also plan to eat the dwarves. Swords and arrows are used in a big battle that does result in some sad character deaths.Alcohol: Most of the characters drink. Two elves fall asleep drinking.Tobacco: Most of the characters smoke pipes and try to blow smoke rings.\n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\nOn Common Sense Media\, a website for parents that rates content for students\, this book is listed for students ages 9+ — See the full review here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-hobbit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-3Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 4-7Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 8-10Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 11-13Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 14-16Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 17-19 (end)\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nThe HobbitWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$37\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$37.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Last Battle
DESCRIPTION:The Last Battle\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug. 18\, 25 & Sept. 1\, 8 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen an imposter begins to masquerade as Aslan\, Narnia is in more danger than it has ever been! King Tirian must work with Jewel\, his best friend and unicorn\, to save Narnia.  \n\n\n\nHelp comes in the shape of the familiar faces of Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb. Can the four heroes—King Tirian\, Jewel\, Jill\, and Eustace—reveal the false Aslan for the villain that he is? And will the true Aslan come to save the day? Come to the Club and find out! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Last Battle—and follow King Tirian and his friends as he tries to save Narnia in its final days. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Last Battle is the final book of the Chronicles of Narnia stories by famous author CS Lewis. It is the seventh book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books today).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0060234938ISBN-13 :  978-0060234938Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nDuring the last days of Narnia\, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root\, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this\, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nWitness the greatest of all battles in The Last Battle\, is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series\, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began\, pick up The Magician’s Nephew\, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Last Battle is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1956\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nLanguage: Puzzle\, the donkey\, is often referred to as an ass\, but not in a profane way.Racial Slurs: The Calormenes are referred to as Darkies\, a dated term that is obviously racist. The terminology and implications will be discussed in a culturally sensitive and corrective way so that students are aware of appropriate words\, understandings\, and behaviors today.Fighting/Violence: A dryad dies painfully in front of Tirian; there is fighting with swords\, bows and arrows\, axes\, claws\, and horns which results in deaths; Tirian beheads a Calormene soldier; Jewel uses her horn to stab a Calormene soldier through the heart; and one of the main characters\, Eustace\, kills a man with a sword with his eyes closed.Alcohol: Characters drink wine\, and Shift\, the ape\, develops a drinking problem.Tobacco: Some characters smoke pipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe Last BattleWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Last Battle
DESCRIPTION:The Last Battle\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug. 18\, 25 & Sept. 1\, 8 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen an imposter begins to masquerade as Aslan\, Narnia is in more danger than it has ever been! King Tirian must work with Jewel\, his best friend and unicorn\, to save Narnia.  \n\n\n\nHelp comes in the shape of the familiar faces of Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb. Can the four heroes—King Tirian\, Jewel\, Jill\, and Eustace—reveal the false Aslan for the villain that he is? And will the true Aslan come to save the day? Come to the Club and find out! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Last Battle—and follow King Tirian and his friends as he tries to save Narnia in its final days. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Last Battle is the final book of the Chronicles of Narnia stories by famous author CS Lewis. It is the seventh book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books today).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0060234938ISBN-13 :  978-0060234938Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nDuring the last days of Narnia\, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root\, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this\, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nWitness the greatest of all battles in The Last Battle\, is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series\, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began\, pick up The Magician’s Nephew\, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Last Battle is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1956\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nLanguage: Puzzle\, the donkey\, is often referred to as an ass\, but not in a profane way.Racial Slurs: The Calormenes are referred to as Darkies\, a dated term that is obviously racist. The terminology and implications will be discussed in a culturally sensitive and corrective way so that students are aware of appropriate words\, understandings\, and behaviors today.Fighting/Violence: A dryad dies painfully in front of Tirian; there is fighting with swords\, bows and arrows\, axes\, claws\, and horns which results in deaths; Tirian beheads a Calormene soldier; Jewel uses her horn to stab a Calormene soldier through the heart; and one of the main characters\, Eustace\, kills a man with a sword with his eyes closed.Alcohol: Characters drink wine\, and Shift\, the ape\, develops a drinking problem.Tobacco: Some characters smoke pipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe Last BattleWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Last Battle
DESCRIPTION:The Last Battle\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug. 18\, 25 & Sept. 1\, 8 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen an imposter begins to masquerade as Aslan\, Narnia is in more danger than it has ever been! King Tirian must work with Jewel\, his best friend and unicorn\, to save Narnia.  \n\n\n\nHelp comes in the shape of the familiar faces of Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb. Can the four heroes—King Tirian\, Jewel\, Jill\, and Eustace—reveal the false Aslan for the villain that he is? And will the true Aslan come to save the day? Come to the Club and find out! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Last Battle—and follow King Tirian and his friends as he tries to save Narnia in its final days. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Last Battle is the final book of the Chronicles of Narnia stories by famous author CS Lewis. It is the seventh book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books today).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0060234938ISBN-13 :  978-0060234938Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nDuring the last days of Narnia\, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root\, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this\, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nWitness the greatest of all battles in The Last Battle\, is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series\, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began\, pick up The Magician’s Nephew\, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Last Battle is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1956\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nLanguage: Puzzle\, the donkey\, is often referred to as an ass\, but not in a profane way.Racial Slurs: The Calormenes are referred to as Darkies\, a dated term that is obviously racist. The terminology and implications will be discussed in a culturally sensitive and corrective way so that students are aware of appropriate words\, understandings\, and behaviors today.Fighting/Violence: A dryad dies painfully in front of Tirian; there is fighting with swords\, bows and arrows\, axes\, claws\, and horns which results in deaths; Tirian beheads a Calormene soldier; Jewel uses her horn to stab a Calormene soldier through the heart; and one of the main characters\, Eustace\, kills a man with a sword with his eyes closed.Alcohol: Characters drink wine\, and Shift\, the ape\, develops a drinking problem.Tobacco: Some characters smoke pipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe Last BattleWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Last Battle
DESCRIPTION:The Last Battle\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen an imposter begins to masquerade as Aslan\, Narnia is in more danger than it has ever been! King Tirian must work with Jewel\, his best friend and unicorn\, to save Narnia.  \n\n\n\nHelp comes in the shape of the familiar faces of Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb. Can the four heroes—King Tirian\, Jewel\, Jill\, and Eustace—reveal the false Aslan for the villain that he is? And will the true Aslan come to save the day? Come to the Club and find out! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Last Battle—and follow King Tirian and his friends as he tries to save Narnia in its final days. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story—and have so much fun digging deep into the story! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Last Battle is the final book of the Chronicles of Narnia stories by famous author CS Lewis. It is the seventh book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books today).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0060234938ISBN-13 :  978-0060234938Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nDuring the last days of Narnia\, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root\, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this\, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nWitness the greatest of all battles in The Last Battle\, is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series\, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began\, pick up The Magician’s Nephew\, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Last Battle is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1956\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nLanguage: Puzzle\, the donkey\, is often referred to as an ass\, but not in a profane way.Racial Slurs: The Calormenes are referred to as Darkies\, a dated term that is obviously racist. The terminology and implications will be discussed in a culturally sensitive and corrective way so that students are aware of appropriate words\, understandings\, and behaviors today.Fighting/Violence: A dryad dies painfully in front of Tirian; there is fighting with swords\, bows and arrows\, axes\, claws\, and horns which results in deaths; Tirian beheads a Calormene soldier; Jewel uses her horn to stab a Calormene soldier through the heart; and one of the main characters\, Eustace\, kills a man with a sword with his eyes closed.Alcohol: Characters drink wine\, and Shift\, the ape\, develops a drinking problem.Tobacco: Some characters smoke pipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nThe Last BattleWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$27\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$27.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Silver Chair
DESCRIPTION:The Silver Chair\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, July 14\, 21\, 28 & Aug. 4 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin classmates Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole\, as they escape to Narnia through a strange door! The children are met by Aslan\, who gives them directions for a new adventure to find Prince Rilian and save Narnia. \n\n\n\nThe children escaped bullies only to encounter mysterious challenges and strange creatures—some more dangerous than others! Will they be able to defeat evil and find the missing prince? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Silver Chair—where you’ll follow along with Eustace and Jill as they journey to Underland. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Silver Chair is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the sixth book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books now).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0064409452ISBN-13 :  978-0064409452Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark\, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. \n\n\n\nEnter a land where enchantment rules in The Silver Chair\, the sixth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years it has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters. This is a complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia\, read The Last Battle\, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Silver Chair is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1952\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary; readers will be encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe Silver ChairWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/the-silver-chair-4/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:The Silver Chair
DESCRIPTION:The Silver Chair\n\n\n\nby C.S. Lewis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, July 14\, 21\, 28 & Aug. 4 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin classmates Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole\, as they escape to Narnia through a strange door! The children are met by Aslan\, who gives them directions for a new adventure to find Prince Rilian and save Narnia. \n\n\n\nThe children escaped bullies only to encounter mysterious challenges and strange creatures—some more dangerous than others! Will they be able to defeat evil and find the missing prince? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Silver Chair—where you’ll follow along with Eustace and Jill as they journey to Underland. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Silver Chair is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the sixth book in the Narnia series’ chronological order (which is the common order to read the books now).  \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher who has guided students through the Narnia series before! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (MFA) in storytelling. She is a C.S. Lewis enthusiast who loves to be a guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska and also designs and maintains her church’s website. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 :  0064409452ISBN-13 :  978-0064409452Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark\, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. \n\n\n\nEnter a land where enchantment rules in The Silver Chair\, the sixth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years it has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters. This is a complete stand-alone read\, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia\, read The Last Battle\, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Silver Chair is a children’s classic fantasy that was written by an English scholar and published in 1952\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. There are a few intense scenes and themes in this story that may be challenging for young readers. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary; readers will be encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-end\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nThe Silver ChairWith your Guide\, Anna Schuett$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
URL:https://truenorthbookclub.com/club/the-silver-chair-3/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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