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SUMMARY:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
DESCRIPTION:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader\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\nJoin the Edmund and Lucy Pevensie\, along with their difficult cousin Eustace\, as they travel to Narnia through a painting! The children are reunited with Prince Caspian as he sets out on an epic journey across the sea to find seven missing Narnian lords. \n\n\n\nThe travelers encounter mysterious islands\, strange creatures—some more dangerous than others (!)—and obstacles along the way. Will these challenges strengthen their character and make them better friends? Will they discover Aslan’s Country along the way? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—where you’ll follow along with Edmund\, Lucy\, Eustace and Caspian as they journey across the Eastern Sea. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story and enjoy the story even more because you’re traveling through the story together! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the fifth 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—and 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 analyzing 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 : 0060234867ISBN-13 : 978-0060234867Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters\, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world’s end is only the beginning. \n\n\n\nThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years\, it has been captivating readers of all ages with magical lands they never dreamed existed for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own\, but if you would like to continue to the journey\, read The Silver Chair\, the sixth 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 Voyage of the Dawn Treader 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. Because this a high-seas journey\, the characters do encounter a sea serpent and each other dangers along the way. \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\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderWith 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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SUMMARY:Ranger's Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan
DESCRIPTION:Ranger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan\n\n\n\nBy John Flanagan \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\nGet It Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAs long as he can remember\, 15-year-old Will has been ready for his choosing ceremony – he is going to be a knight and attend Battleschool! However\, when Will and the other castle wards stand before the school masters\, Will’s dreams are quickly shattered. Believing there is no place for him\, Will prepares to be cast out of the kingdom…but suddenly\, the mysterious Ranger Halt steps forward and whispers in the Baron’s ear. Rangers have always been shrouded in secrets\, and most people in the kingdom fear them—but Will soon learns that he may actually become one of them! As a ranger’s apprentice\, Will enters a whole new world— shooting arrows\, disappearing into shadows\, and exploring the unknown as the eyes and ears of the kingdom. Will he pass his training to become a full-fledged ranger\, or is he not meant for this\, either? \n\n\n\nEach meeting\, we will discuss the details that help to create the world of story and make the book’s characters great. We’ll explore how the author weaves all of the elements of storytelling together—and students will use what we learn to search for potential foreshadowing\, to predict what happens next. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nMs. Conley\, who is a professional writer and educator with a terminal degree in Creative Writing\, will help your student explore reading on a deeper level through the understanding of how books are written. At the end of each class\, we’ll discuss “challenge words” (vocabulary) found in the text\, and students will get a chance to predict what they think will happen next\, based on what has been read so far. By the end of the club\, your student should have a better understanding of how to put together small details to create a larger story; have a stronger understanding of how story and characters work; and add new\, upper-level words to his or her every day vocabulary. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin Conley was born and raised in Michigan\, USA\, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and World Literature from Western Michigan University and a double Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Screenwriting and Genre Fiction from Western Colorado University. She has over ten years’ experience working as a professional writer — including as a technical editor and content creator for businesses on the ground and on the web; as a publications editor for books\, curriculum\, websites\, and more; and as a transcriptionist for film and television\, including work for the Food Network\, HBO\, FX\, and A&E.   \n\n\n\nMs. Conley has also served as a writing contest judge\, and her professional book editing includes ghostwriting for mystery\, romance\, and fantasy novels. As a writing coach\, consultant\, and editor for published novelists\, short story writers\, and award-winning screenwriters\, her students and clients have gone on to win awards and become accomplished in their niches. \n\n\n\nAfter spending a few years in Hollywood working as a writing consultant and editor\, she’s now traveling the world teaching\, editing\, and coaching writers while continuing to develop her own projects for publishing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 : 0142406635ISBN-13 : 978-0142406632Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers\, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will\, always small for his age\, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice. What he doesn’t yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance\, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn\, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath\, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night\, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time\, he will not be denied. . . .Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger’s Apprentice series\, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings\, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone\, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series\, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series. \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Ranger’s Apprentice is an exciting fantasy novel set in a medieval world where knights and kings prevail. Throughout the story\, the hero goes on adventures and often has to use his wits to outsmart the enemy. There is some violence through training and combat with the use of swords\, axes\, and arrows; a monster is set on fire; and there is a boar hunt with a description of the boar being killed. There is also a case of intense bullying that includes a child knocking another child unconscious\, but the situation is resolved by the end of the story and teaches kids to speak to an adult and not suffer in silence. For language\, there is a single use of the word “damn” and the word “hellish.” Parents will be able to find the exact places where the words reside in the story and either discuss the words or mark the text ahead of time. Throughout each story\, the importance of honor\, loyalty\, patience\, discipline\, and finding your individual purpose are emphasized as each character discovers where he or she fits in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Discussion – Prologue\, Chapters 1 through 5June 22 – Discussion – Chapters 6 through 11June 29 – Discussion – Chapters 12 through 16July 6 – Discussion – Chapters 17 through 22July 13 – Discussion – Chapters 23 through 27July 20 – Discussion – Chapters 28 to 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\nRanger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of GorlanWith your Guide\, Robin Conley$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:Science Fiction & Fantasy
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SUMMARY:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
DESCRIPTION:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader\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\, June 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \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\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Edmund and Lucy Pevensie\, along with their difficult cousin Eustace\, as they travel to Narnia through a painting! The children are reunited with Prince Caspian as he sets out on an epic journey across the sea to find seven missing Narnian lords. \n\n\n\nThe travelers encounter mysterious islands\, strange creatures—some more dangerous than others (!)—and obstacles along the way. Will these challenges strengthen their character and make them better friends? Will they discover Aslan’s Country along the way? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—where you’ll follow along with Edmund\, Lucy\, Eustace and Caspian as they journey across the Eastern Sea. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story and enjoy the story even more because you’re traveling through the story together! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the fifth 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—and 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 analyzing 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 : 0060234867ISBN-13 : 978-0060234867Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters\, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world’s end is only the beginning. \n\n\n\nThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years\, it has been captivating readers of all ages with magical lands they never dreamed existed for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own\, but if you would like to continue to the journey\, read The Silver Chair\, the sixth 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 Voyage of the Dawn Treader 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. Because this a high-seas journey\, the characters do encounter a sea serpent and each other dangers along the way. \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 Voyage of the Dawn TreaderWith 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-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader-2/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Ranger's Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan
DESCRIPTION:Ranger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan\n\n\n\nBy John Flanagan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nTuesdays\, June 15\, 22\, 29; July 6\, 13\, 20 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Eastern (12:30 Central\, 1:30 PM Mountain\, 2:30 PM 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\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs long as he can remember\, 15-year-old Will has been ready for his choosing ceremony – he is going to be a knight and attend Battleschool! However\, when Will and the other castle wards stand before the school masters\, Will’s dreams are quickly shattered. Believing there is no place for him\, Will prepares to be cast out of the kingdom…but suddenly\, the mysterious Ranger Halt steps forward and whispers in the Baron’s ear. Rangers have always been shrouded in secrets\, and most people in the kingdom fear them—but Will soon learns that he may actually become one of them! As a ranger’s apprentice\, Will enters a whole new world— shooting arrows\, disappearing into shadows\, and exploring the unknown as the eyes and ears of the kingdom. Will he pass his training to become a full-fledged ranger\, or is he not meant for this\, either? \n\n\n\nEach meeting\, we will discuss the details that help to create the world of story and make the book’s characters great. We’ll explore how the author weaves all of the elements of storytelling together—and students will use what we learn to search for potential foreshadowing\, to predict what happens next. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nMs. Conley\, who is a professional writer and educator with a terminal degree in Creative Writing\, will help your student explore reading on a deeper level through the understanding of how books are written. At the end of each class\, we’ll discuss “challenge words” (vocabulary) found in the text\, and students will get a chance to predict what they think will happen next\, based on what has been read so far. By the end of the club\, your student should have a better understanding of how to put together small details to create a larger story; have a stronger understanding of how story and characters work; and add new\, upper-level words to his or her every day vocabulary. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin Conley was born and raised in Michigan\, USA\, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and World Literature from Western Michigan University and a double Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Screenwriting and Genre Fiction from Western Colorado University. She has over ten years’ experience working as a professional writer — including as a technical editor and content creator for businesses on the ground and on the web; as a publications editor for books\, curriculum\, websites\, and more; and as a transcriptionist for film and television\, including work for the Food Network\, HBO\, FX\, and A&E.   \n\n\n\nMs. Conley has also served as a writing contest judge\, and her professional book editing includes ghostwriting for mystery\, romance\, and fantasy novels. As a writing coach\, consultant\, and editor for published novelists\, short story writers\, and award-winning screenwriters\, her students and clients have gone on to win awards and become accomplished in their niches. \n\n\n\nAfter spending a few years in Hollywood working as a writing consultant and editor\, she’s now traveling the world teaching\, editing\, and coaching writers while continuing to develop her own projects for publishing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 : 0142406635ISBN-13 : 978-0142406632Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers\, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will\, always small for his age\, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice. What he doesn’t yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance\, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn\, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath\, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night\, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time\, he will not be denied. . . .Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger’s Apprentice series\, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings\, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone\, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series\, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series. \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Ranger’s Apprentice is an exciting fantasy novel set in a medieval world where knights and kings prevail. Throughout the story\, the hero goes on adventures and often has to use his wits to outsmart the enemy. There is some violence through training and combat with the use of swords\, axes\, and arrows; a monster is set on fire; and there is a boar hunt with a description of the boar being killed. There is also a case of intense bullying that includes a child knocking another child unconscious\, but the situation is resolved by the end of the story and teaches kids to speak to an adult and not suffer in silence. For language\, there is a single use of the word “damn” and the word “hellish.” Parents will be able to find the exact places where the words reside in the story and either discuss the words or mark the text ahead of time. Throughout each story\, the importance of honor\, loyalty\, patience\, discipline\, and finding your individual purpose are emphasized as each character discovers where he or she fits in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Discussion – Prologue\, Chapters 1 through 5June 22 – Discussion – Chapters 6 through 11June 29 – Discussion – Chapters 12 through 16July 6 – Discussion – Chapters 17 through 22July 13 – Discussion – Chapters 23 through 27July 20 – Discussion – Chapters 28 to 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\nRanger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of GorlanWith your Guide\, Robin Conley$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/rangers-apprentice-book-1-the-ruins-of-gorlan-2/
CATEGORIES:Science Fiction & Fantasy
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SUMMARY:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
DESCRIPTION:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader\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\, June 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \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\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Edmund and Lucy Pevensie\, along with their difficult cousin Eustace\, as they travel to Narnia through a painting! The children are reunited with Prince Caspian as he sets out on an epic journey across the sea to find seven missing Narnian lords. \n\n\n\nThe travelers encounter mysterious islands\, strange creatures—some more dangerous than others (!)—and obstacles along the way. Will these challenges strengthen their character and make them better friends? Will they discover Aslan’s Country along the way? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—where you’ll follow along with Edmund\, Lucy\, Eustace and Caspian as they journey across the Eastern Sea. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story and enjoy the story even more because you’re traveling through the story together! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the fifth 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—and 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 analyzing 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 : 0060234867ISBN-13 : 978-0060234867Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters\, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world’s end is only the beginning. \n\n\n\nThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years\, it has been captivating readers of all ages with magical lands they never dreamed existed for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own\, but if you would like to continue to the journey\, read The Silver Chair\, the sixth 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 Voyage of the Dawn Treader 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. Because this a high-seas journey\, the characters do encounter a sea serpent and each other dangers along the way. \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 Voyage of the Dawn TreaderWith 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-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader-3/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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SUMMARY:Ranger's Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan
DESCRIPTION:Ranger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of Gorlan\n\n\n\nBy John Flanagan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nTuesdays\, June 15\, 22\, 29; July 6\, 13\, 20 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Eastern (12:30 Central\, 1:30 PM Mountain\, 2:30 PM 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\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs long as he can remember\, 15-year-old Will has been ready for his choosing ceremony – he is going to be a knight and attend Battleschool! However\, when Will and the other castle wards stand before the school masters\, Will’s dreams are quickly shattered. Believing there is no place for him\, Will prepares to be cast out of the kingdom…but suddenly\, the mysterious Ranger Halt steps forward and whispers in the Baron’s ear. Rangers have always been shrouded in secrets\, and most people in the kingdom fear them—but Will soon learns that he may actually become one of them! As a ranger’s apprentice\, Will enters a whole new world— shooting arrows\, disappearing into shadows\, and exploring the unknown as the eyes and ears of the kingdom. Will he pass his training to become a full-fledged ranger\, or is he not meant for this\, either? \n\n\n\nEach meeting\, we will discuss the details that help to create the world of story and make the book’s characters great. We’ll explore how the author weaves all of the elements of storytelling together—and students will use what we learn to search for potential foreshadowing\, to predict what happens next. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nMs. Conley\, who is a professional writer and educator with a terminal degree in Creative Writing\, will help your student explore reading on a deeper level through the understanding of how books are written. At the end of each class\, we’ll discuss “challenge words” (vocabulary) found in the text\, and students will get a chance to predict what they think will happen next\, based on what has been read so far. By the end of the club\, your student should have a better understanding of how to put together small details to create a larger story; have a stronger understanding of how story and characters work; and add new\, upper-level words to his or her every day vocabulary. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin Conley was born and raised in Michigan\, USA\, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and World Literature from Western Michigan University and a double Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Screenwriting and Genre Fiction from Western Colorado University. She has over ten years’ experience working as a professional writer — including as a technical editor and content creator for businesses on the ground and on the web; as a publications editor for books\, curriculum\, websites\, and more; and as a transcriptionist for film and television\, including work for the Food Network\, HBO\, FX\, and A&E.   \n\n\n\nMs. Conley has also served as a writing contest judge\, and her professional book editing includes ghostwriting for mystery\, romance\, and fantasy novels. As a writing coach\, consultant\, and editor for published novelists\, short story writers\, and award-winning screenwriters\, her students and clients have gone on to win awards and become accomplished in their niches. \n\n\n\nAfter spending a few years in Hollywood working as a writing consultant and editor\, she’s now traveling the world teaching\, editing\, and coaching writers while continuing to develop her own projects for publishing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nISBN-10 : 0142406635ISBN-13 : 978-0142406632Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers\, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will\, always small for his age\, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice. What he doesn’t yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance\, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn\, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath\, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night\, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time\, he will not be denied. . . .Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger’s Apprentice series\, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings\, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone\, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series\, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series. \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nThe Ranger’s Apprentice is an exciting fantasy novel set in a medieval world where knights and kings prevail. Throughout the story\, the hero goes on adventures and often has to use his wits to outsmart the enemy. There is some violence through training and combat with the use of swords\, axes\, and arrows; a monster is set on fire; and there is a boar hunt with a description of the boar being killed. There is also a case of intense bullying that includes a child knocking another child unconscious\, but the situation is resolved by the end of the story and teaches kids to speak to an adult and not suffer in silence. For language\, there is a single use of the word “damn” and the word “hellish.” Parents will be able to find the exact places where the words reside in the story and either discuss the words or mark the text ahead of time. Throughout each story\, the importance of honor\, loyalty\, patience\, discipline\, and finding your individual purpose are emphasized as each character discovers where he or she fits in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nJune 15 – Discussion – Prologue\, Chapters 1 through 5June 22 – Discussion – Chapters 6 through 11June 29 – Discussion – Chapters 12 through 16July 6 – Discussion – Chapters 17 through 22July 13 – Discussion – Chapters 23 through 27July 20 – Discussion – Chapters 28 to 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\nRanger’s Apprentice Book 1: The Ruins of GorlanWith your Guide\, Robin Conley$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/rangers-apprentice-book-1-the-ruins-of-gorlan-3/
CATEGORIES:Science Fiction & Fantasy
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SUMMARY:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
DESCRIPTION:The Voyage of the Dawn Treader\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\, June 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \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\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Edmund and Lucy Pevensie\, along with their difficult cousin Eustace\, as they travel to Narnia through a painting! The children are reunited with Prince Caspian as he sets out on an epic journey across the sea to find seven missing Narnian lords. \n\n\n\nThe travelers encounter mysterious islands\, strange creatures—some more dangerous than others (!)—and obstacles along the way. Will these challenges strengthen their character and make them better friends? Will they discover Aslan’s Country along the way? \n\n\n\nJoin this club to read the children’s classic fantasy\, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—where you’ll follow along with Edmund\, Lucy\, Eustace and Caspian as they journey across the Eastern Sea. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the imagery\, themes\, and conflicts within the story and enjoy the story even more because you’re traveling through the story together! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It is the fifth 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—and 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 analyzing 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 : 0060234867ISBN-13 : 978-0060234867Buy from Bookshop.org\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters\, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world’s end is only the beginning. \n\n\n\nThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. For over sixty years\, it has been captivating readers of all ages with magical lands they never dreamed existed for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own\, but if you would like to continue to the journey\, read The Silver Chair\, the sixth 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 Voyage of the Dawn Treader 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. Because this a high-seas journey\, the characters do encounter a sea serpent and each other dangers along the way. \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 Voyage of the Dawn TreaderWith 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-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader-4/
CATEGORIES:Middle Grade
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