A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Dane Bauer
Jonathan,
a ten year old with a passion for animals, is devastated when a brown
bear kills his favorite animal at the zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. He vows
to get even with the bear, and then finds revenge isn't all it's
cracked up to be.
Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret
On
a trip to the Oregon coastline, a dream vacation quickly turns into a
nightmare for Kyle and his family. Kyle will have to use his wits if he
and his sister are to survive an earthquake, a tsunami, and a hotel
fire.
Discussion questions
Hatching Magic by Ann Downer Take one dragon’s egg, a candy factory, two battling wizards, a time
travel vortex, magic cards, a two-headed snake, and a secret circle
club, and you have a recipe for “hatching” a fantastic summer vacation.
Jackie's Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs
While their parents are volunteering overseas, Shannon and Cody spend
the summer in Seattle with their uncle, a wild life rescuer. Unusual
and dangerous rescues and new friendships provide an unexpectedly
action-packed summer. Discussion set
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
21st century kid Percy Jackson discovers he is the secret son of one of
the mythical Greek gods of Mount Olympus . After this discovery, Percy
is sent to a summer camp for children of the gods, where he learns to
fight monsters and survive against unnatural odds, handy skills for his
first quest. Discussion questions & trivia game Trials of Hercules certificate
Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park
Julia and her best friend Patrick decide to conduct a silkworm project
for a school club. Along the way they learn as much about patience,
tolerance, and friendship as they do about silkworms. Discussion questions
The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Woodruff It’s 1735. If you had the chance to help rescue a young Scottish
prisoner, would you? When two friends risk their lives to free Maddy
from the Tower of London, adventure and intrigue are sure to follow.
Discussion questions
Shredderman: Secret Identity by Wendelin van Draanen
What’s the best way to get even with a bully? Nolan – alias
Shredderman—comes up with a hilarious plan to teach Bubba Bixby a
lesson he won’t soon forget.
Discussion set Stickers Weird Words Educator Guide
The Seven Professors of the Far North by John Fardell
How would you go about rescuing your uncle and five other professors
who have been kidnapped by an evil scientist? You will need to find the
secret underground tunnel that will lead you there!
White Star: A Dog on the Titanic by Marty Crisp
Imagine you are lucky enough to be on the cruise of a lifetime. While
on the trip, you explore the ship, meet a wonderful, heroic dog, and
end up fighting for your life.
