For April's Grades 3-4 Book Club, we read the book The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton. Alex, Emily, and Emme were present. Here's what we discussed!
1. There are lots of rooms in the 13-Story Treehouse. Which one is your favorite? What type of rooms would you include in your own treehouse?
1. There are lots of rooms in the 13-Story Treehouse. Which one is your favorite? What type of rooms would you include in your own treehouse?
2. In Chapter 2, Andy wakes up to find Terry painting an animal. What type of animal is Terry painting? Why?
3. In Chapter 3, we meet Jill. Who is Jill? Who is she looking for?
4. On page 30, Andy points out, "...although the first part of my sentence (no) was technically a lie, the second part (she's not here) was definitely the truth, which cancels out the lie." Do you agree with Andy?
5. Who is Mr. Big Nose? What is he angry about? What happens when he gets angry?
6. Terry has a super long to-do and to-don't list. Do you make lists? What type of lists?
7. In Chapter 5, Andy and Terry have a disagreement. What is the disagreement?
8. Who is Bill? What does he bring Terry?
9. Who is Mermaidia? How does she trick Terry? How does Andy prove to Terry what Mermaidia truly is? What happens to Mermaidia?
10. Terry gets trapped in a bubble of burp gas. How does Andy free him?
11. What happens the second time Bill comes?
12. Who saves Andy and Terry from the gorilla?
13. How does Andy and Terry's book get delivered to Mr. Big Nose?
Last question: In your opinion, what was the funniest (or best) part of the book? Why?
Rating: on a scale of 1—5 (1 is the lowest; 5 is the highest), what do you rate this book? Would you recommend it?
4! 4! 5!
For an average of 4.333333...
and yes, they would recommend it!
For May's Book Club, we will be reading:
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Rhode Island Children's Book Award Winner 2016
Newberry Medal Honor
"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful—and very awkward—hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear—sometimes things she shouldn't—but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for." — from the publisher's website
We will be meeting on Wednesday, May 12 at 3:30 PM. Book Club will be held outside on the Library lawn, under the trees on the Swinburne Street side. Masks are required, and social distancing will be practiced. In the case of inclement weather, Book Club may be moved indoors or via Zoom. Participants will be notified by noon, the day of, if the location changes.
To register, visit the circulation desk or email Miss Colleen at jamlibyouth@gmail.com
Be sure to stop by the library to pick up your copy!
