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Glencoe Literature: The Chosen Study Guide [Pdf]
Refer to this twenty-two page study guide for information on author Chaim Potok and his novel, "The Chosen." Includes detailed background information on Judaism and the novel's setting, as well as activities, discussion questions, and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Norma Fox Mazer
A biography on Norma Fox Mazer which discusses her literary work. Includes quotes and remarks from Mazer herself. Also included is the transcript to an interview.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Chosen
This is a brief article introducing the main characters, setting and conflict within Chaim Potok's novel, "The Chosen."
Other
Literature Learning Ladders: Laurence Yep "Dragon's Gate"
This site offers an overview of Lawrence Yep's "Dragon's Gate." Includes resource links but only a few work in the archived version of the site.
McGraw Hill
"Picture Bride" by Yoshiko Uchida
This is a brief synopsis of Yoshiko Uchida's "Picture Bride." You can also find links to related books and study guides.
Other
Charlotte Zolotow: Paul Zindel Becomes an Author
Editor Charlotte Zolotow's large site offers this page about Paul Zindel, how they met, and how she influenced his creative life. Especially interesting is Zindel's description of all she brought to his life and craft as a writer.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Jerry Spinelli
If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.
Curated OER
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
Curated OER
Children's Books About the Holocaust
An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.
Curated OER
Children's Books About the Holocaust
An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.
Virginia Tech
The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
Other
Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" Literature Guide
Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Island of the Blue Dolphins
Find out more about the book Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell through this informative site. This resource provides a description of the book, a writing prompt for the book, an extension activity and more.
Other
Jewish Women's Archive: Judy Blume
Features a biographical account of the life and works of best-selling children's author, Judy Blume.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: James Fenimore Cooper
Explore the world of James Fenimore Cooper's life and work through this informative resource.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Rosa Guy
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Rosa Guy, an American writer who drew on her own experiences to create fiction for young adults that usually concerned individual choice, family conflicts, poverty, and the realities of...
Other
Nancy Polette: "Wolves of Willoughby Chase"/lesson Plan
Take a look at four activity ideas to use with Aiken's novel, "Wolves of Willoughby Chase."
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Glencoe: Study Guide for the True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle [Pdf]
Activities and vocabulary are the main features of this study guide for the popular Charlotte Doyle by Avi. Includes prereading activities for each chapter, and suggests other literature to be used with the novel. PDF (requires Adobe...
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Planet Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'dell
This resource features book information, lesson plans and links to sites that can be used to enrich the book "Sing Down the Moon," by Scott O'Dell.
Scholastic
Scholastic Discussion Guides: Dear America
Good for classrooms and book groups, this site offers background, summary, discussion topics and questions, as well as activities. There's also an interview with the author.
Other
Panix.com: The Cockatrice Boys
Monsters have invaded the world and a brave group boards a train called the Cockatrice Belle to rescue humankind. This is a very short, positive review of this Aiken work from Panix.com.
Other
Book Browse: Author Biography: Judith Viorst
A short profile of Judith Viorst, a versatile author who has written for children, young people, and adults. Her works include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.