Lighting Out for the Territory

Lighting Out for the Territory
Author: Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 273
Release: 1998-07-09
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0195121228

Fishkin "offers an intriguing look at how Mark Twain's life and work have been cherished, memorialized, exploited, and misunderstood."

A Guide for Using The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the Classroom

A Guide for Using The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the Classroom
Author: Michael H. Levin
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1996
Genre: Activity programs in education
ISBN: 1557345643

Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, The adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Includes the following features: sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, biographical sketch and picture of the author, book summary, vocabulary lists and vocabulary activity ideas, quizzes, hands-on projects, cooperattive learning activities, cross-curricular activities, post-reading activities, book report ideas, research ideas, culminating activities, unit test options, and answer keys.

Almost Starring Skinnybones

Almost Starring Skinnybones
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307797058

If you thought Junie B. Jones was funny—catch more laughs from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Park with the hilarious sequel to Skinnybones—just right for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and I Funny! And the award goes to…Alex Frankovitch! Roll out the red carpet! Alex “Skinnybones” Frankovitch is about to become a HUGE star—in his very own TV commercial! But Alex’s plans for stardom go HORRIBLY wrong. Forget fame and fortune—his friends think he’s a FLOP! And his fan club only has two members—a cat and a drooling toddler. Can Alex figure out another way to get his name in lights? Or is this star going to crash and burn? “Skinnybones equals tickled funny bones.” —Booklist “Young Alex ‘Skinnybones’ Frankovitch finally gets his chance to become a Big Celebrity…in this amusing follow-up to Skinnybones.” —Publishers Weekly “Once again demonstrating her remarkable ear for dialogue, [Barbara Park] also shows a good sense of timing in this fast-paced outing.” —School Library Journal

Tunes for Bears to Dance To

Tunes for Bears to Dance To
Author: Robert Cormier
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0307548449

Money’s tight and Henry is lucky to have the job at Mr. Hairston’s grocery store. His parents are both lost in despair following the death of Henry’s older brother, and Henry is glad for the opportunity to feel like he’s helping. Saving to buy a marker for Eddie’s grave, Henry tries to ignore Mr. Hairston’s commentary about the customers. But Henry is shocked when he is told he’s being laid off. That is, unless he agrees to do one thing, one terrible thing.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Author: Gloria Levine
Publisher: Novel Units
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Regarded as a masterpiece of American literature, this timeless story of growing up in the South became an instant bestseller when first published in 1960 and later was made into a classic film.

Stand Tall

Stand Tall
Author: Joan Bauer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2005-08-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0142404276

Tree, a six-foot-three-inch twelve-year-old, copes with his parents' recent divorce and his failure as an athlete by helping his grandfather, a Vietnam vet and recent amputee, and Sophie, a new girl at school.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Author: Gloria Levine
Publisher: Novel Units, Incorporated
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781561373086

Teacher guide includes story summary, author backgrounds, pare-reading activities, vocabulary builders, discussion questions, graphic organizers, writing ideas, post-reading activities, cross-curriculum extension activities, assessments and inspiring lesson plans; student packet includes activity sheets, quizzes and final exams with answer keys.