Taffy E. Raphael: Book Club: A Literature-Based Curriculum (2nd Edition)
Excellent read and resource for book club instruction and planning
Taffy E. Raphael: QAR Now: A Powerful and Practical Framework That Develops Comprehension and Higher-Level Thinking in All Students (Theory and Practice)
Helpful for giving students a framework for generating questions to lead their own discussions
Judy Gelman: The Kids' Book Club Book: Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids' Book Clubs
Super resource for discussion questions, project ideas, author bigraphies, and even recipes!
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Author: Kate DiCamillo
Lexile Score: 670
Maturity Level: 2nd/3rd grade (It's a love story, but not a juicy one)
Pages: 269
Films: none
Project Ideas:
Review in 25 words or less: Love can move mountains! Light can conquer darkness, and mice can fall in love with princesses. This book is pure discussion gold.
First Line: THIS STORY BEGINS within the walls of a castle, with the birth of a mouse.
