Elementary/Middle Lit Circle

Alan Gratz Literature Circle

Gratz, Alan.


This kit contains 7 titles by Alan Gratz. They are: Refugee ; Ground Zero ; Allies ; Grenade ; Projekt 1065 ; Prisoner B-3087 and Captain America.
Date Published:2024

Buddy kit (fiction) : option one


Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. Buddy Reading Literature Kit for grades 4-7. This kit contains 15 titles with 2-4 copies of each. Titles include: Mortimer: Rat Race to Space, Front Desk, Home Sweet Motel, After Peaches, The Silver Arrow, My Best Friend is Extinct, Wilderlore, Loot, Fuzzy Mud, A Rover’s Story, Three Times Lucky, The Case of Windy Lake
Date Published:2026

Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. Buddy Reading Literature Kit for grades 4-7. This kit contains 15 titles with 2-4 copies of each. Titles include: Mortimer: Rat Race to Space, Front Desk, Home Sweet Motel, After Peaches, The Silver Arrow, My Best Friend is Extinct, Wilderlore, Loot, Fuzzy Mud, A Rover’s Story, Three Times Lucky, The Case of Windy Lake

Date Published:2026

Buddy kit (fiction) : option two


36 books total, 2 copies of each: Small Spaces, Three Times Lucky, The Mask That Sang, The Silver Arrow, War Stories, Prairie Lotus, Alone (novel in verse), Inkling, Bloom, The Lion of Mars, Mortimer: Rate Race to Space, Just Harriet, City of Ember, The Mystery of Black Hallow Lane, Thirst, Fish in a Tree, The Case of Windy Lake. Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. This kit contains two copies of each book, 36 total: Small Spaces, Three Times Lucky, The Mask That Sang, The Silver Arrow, War Stories, Prairie Lotus, Alone (novel in verse), Inkling, Bloom, The Lion of Mars, Mortimer: Rate Race to Space, Just Harriet, City of Ember, The Mystery of Black Hallow Lane, Thirst, Fish in a Tree, The Case of Windy Lake. Age recommendation: grades 4-8
Date Published:2026

36 books total, 2 copies of each: Small Spaces, Three Times Lucky, The Mask That Sang, The Silver Arrow, War Stories, Prairie Lotus, Alone (novel in verse), Inkling, Bloom, The Lion of Mars, Mortimer: Rate Race to Space, Just Harriet, City of Ember, The Mystery of Black Hallow Lane, Thirst, Fish in a Tree, The Case of Windy Lake. Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. This kit contains two copies of each book, 36 total: Small Spaces, Three Times Lucky, The Mask That Sang, The Silver Arrow, War Stories, Prairie Lotus, Alone (novel in verse), Inkling, Bloom, The Lion of Mars, Mortimer: Rate Race to Space, Just Harriet, City of Ember, The Mystery of Black Hallow Lane, Thirst, Fish in a Tree, The Case of Windy Lake. Age recommendation: grades 4-8

Date Published:2026

C. S. Lewis Literature Circle

Lewis, C.S., 1898-1963.


Titles include: The Magician’s Nephew The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Horse and His Boy Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Silver Chair The Last Battle Kit contains 7 titles by C S Lewis for a total of 28 books.
Date Published:2025

Celebrations


Includes celebrations such as Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Passover, Diwali, Halloween, Hanukkah and Powwow. Hanukkah bear; How do dinosaurs say happy Chanukah?; Clifford celebrates Hanukkah; Malaika's winter carnival; Latkes, latkes, good to eat; Bowwow powwow; Together for Kwanzaa; Festival of colors; Binny's Diwali; Goldy Luck and the three pandas; If you're thankful and you know it; Little Red Ruthie; My first Ramadan; There was an old lady who swallowed a bat!; The little red hen and the Passover matzah.
Date Published:2023

Includes celebrations such as Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Passover, Diwali, Halloween, Hanukkah and Powwow. Hanukkah bear; How do dinosaurs say happy Chanukah?; Clifford celebrates Hanukkah; Malaika's winter carnival; Latkes, latkes, good to eat; Bowwow powwow; Together for Kwanzaa; Festival of colors; Binny's Diwali; Goldy Luck and the three pandas; If you're thankful and you know it; Little Red Ruthie; My first Ramadan; There was an old lady who swallowed a bat!; The little red hen and the Passover matzah.

Date Published:2023

Different forms of Government : Literature circle (Grades 6/7)


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is social issues. It includes the following titles: Iqbal (Grade 6-7)(7 copies), I am a Taxi(Grade 7) (4 copies), The Giver (Grade 6) (6 copies), The Bread winner (Grade 5)(7 copies) and Among the hidden (5 copies).
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In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is social issues. It includes the following titles: Iqbal (Grade 6-7)(7 copies), I am a Taxi(Grade 7) (4 copies), The Giver (Grade 6) (6 copies), The Bread winner (Grade 5)(7 copies) and Among the hidden (5 copies).

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Extreme Environments : Literature circle (Grades 6/7)

Paulsen, Gary.


The theme of this kit is Extreme Environments. It includes the following titles: 1. Peak (7 Copies)Gr 6-7 2. Brian's Hunt (8 Copies)(Gr 5-6) 3. Northern Exposures(7 Copies)(Gr5-6) 4. 7th Professors (2 Copies)(Gr 5) 5. Hatchet (8 Copies). 6. Trapped in Ice (6 copies)(Grade 6-7). In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach.
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The theme of this kit is Extreme Environments. It includes the following titles: 1. Peak (7 Copies)Gr 6-7 2. Brian's Hunt (8 Copies)(Gr 5-6) 3. Northern Exposures(7 Copies)(Gr5-6) 4. 7th Professors (2 Copies)(Gr 5) 5. Hatchet (8 Copies). 6. Trapped in Ice (6 copies)(Grade 6-7). In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach.

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Fantasy Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom : Option 2


This literature circle includes 8 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P O-X (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Adventurers Guild Gregor the Overlander (V) / The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (V/W) / False Prince (X) / Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Q) / The Power of Un (T) / Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (N/O) / The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore (R/S).
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This literature circle includes 8 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P O-X (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Adventurers Guild Gregor the Overlander (V) / The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (V/W) / False Prince (X) / Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Q) / The Power of Un (T) / Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (N/O) / The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore (R/S).

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Fantasy Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom : Option 3


This literature circle includes 7 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P Q-Y (roughly grade 4-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Eager (R) / The Night Gardener (X) / The Dark Hills Divide (W) / The True Meaning of Smekday (Y) / Savvy (U) / The Silver Bowl (Q) / False Prince (X).
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This literature circle includes 7 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P Q-Y (roughly grade 4-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Eager (R) / The Night Gardener (X) / The Dark Hills Divide (W) / The True Meaning of Smekday (Y) / Savvy (U) / The Silver Bowl (Q) / False Prince (X).

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Fiction Novel Kit (Grades 4-7)


31 books Titles included: • My Life as a Potato (6) • The Mask That Sang (6) • The Land of Roar (4) • A Rover’s Story (5) • Rescue (4) • Front Desk (6) • Measuring Up (graphic novel) (4) Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. 31 books, 4-6 copies of each. Titles include: My Life as a Potato, The Mask That Sang, The Land of Roar, A Rover’s Story, Rescue, Front Desk, Measuring Up (graphic novel). Age recommendation: grades 4-8.
Date Published:2026

31 books Titles included: • My Life as a Potato (6) • The Mask That Sang (6) • The Land of Roar (4) • A Rover’s Story (5) • Rescue (4) • Front Desk (6) • Measuring Up (graphic novel) (4) Kit contains a variety of novels that can be used for buddy reads or literature circles. 31 books, 4-6 copies of each. Titles include: My Life as a Potato, The Mask That Sang, The Land of Roar, A Rover’s Story, Rescue, Front Desk, Measuring Up (graphic novel). Age recommendation: grades 4-8.

Date Published:2026

Fractured Fairy Tales #1


Jack and the beanstalk ; It's not Jack and the beanstalk ; The three little pigs ; The true story of the three little pigs ; The three little wolves and the big bad pig ; Goldilocks and the three bears ; Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs ; Rapunzel ; Falling for Rapunzel ; Cinderella ; Cinderella and the furry slippers. Each kit contains 5 classic fairy tales as well as their fractured counterpart(s).
Date Published:2022

Jack and the beanstalk ; It's not Jack and the beanstalk ; The three little pigs ; The true story of the three little pigs ; The three little wolves and the big bad pig ; Goldilocks and the three bears ; Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs ; Rapunzel ; Falling for Rapunzel ; Cinderella ; Cinderella and the furry slippers. Each kit contains 5 classic fairy tales as well as their fractured counterpart(s).

Date Published:2022

Fractured Fairy Tales #2


The three billy goats gruff ; The three silly billies ; Snow White ; The poisoned apple ; Sleeping beauty ; Snoring beauty ; The tortoise and the hare ; The tortoise and the hare ; Little Red Riding Hood ; Little Red Gliding Hood ; Ninja Red Riding Hood. Each kit contains 5 classic fairy tales as well as their fractured counterpart(s).
Date Published:2022

Global Issues : Literature circle (Grades 6/7)


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is global issues. It includes the following titles: Iqbal (6 copies), Wanting Mor(4 copies), My Childhood Under Fire (6 copies), Ask Me No Questions (6 copies), Drita: My Homegirl (5 copies) and a Teacher Resource Guide.
Date Published:2009

In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is global issues. It includes the following titles: Iqbal (6 copies), Wanting Mor(4 copies), My Childhood Under Fire (6 copies), Ask Me No Questions (6 copies), Drita: My Homegirl (5 copies) and a Teacher Resource Guide.

Date Published:2009

Gordon Korman Literature Circle

Korman, Gordon


This literature circle contains seven titles by Gordon Korman: The Unteachables ; Restart ; Linked ; Schooled ; Operation Do-Over ; Slacker ; Unplugged.
Date Published:2024

Graphic Novel Kit

Alexander, Kwame


This kit contains 6 titles, with 5 copies each. They are: Crossover; Illegal; Isla to Island; New Kid; Nimona; When Stars are Scattered.
Date Published:2023

Historical fiction : Literature circle. (Grade 6)


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is historical fiction. It includes the following titles: Tunnels of Time, Ghost Canoe, Hero, White Jade Tiger, Single Shard, Lyddia, Number the Stars and a Teacher Resource Guide.
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In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is historical fiction. It includes the following titles: Tunnels of Time, Ghost Canoe, Hero, White Jade Tiger, Single Shard, Lyddia, Number the Stars and a Teacher Resource Guide.

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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus


31 copies of book; 30 student and 1 teacher copy. Teacher Guide included. Aven is thirteen and moving across the country to live in a theme park. Aven is going to miss her friends and their inside jokes – but most of all their acceptance and knowledge of her story. Aven is a person who was born without arms, and as she navigates a new home, new school and trying to make new friend, she can’t help but notice everyone is always staring at her. This title could be used as a part of a thematic literature circle (relevant themes could include belonging, resiliency, identity etc.) or as a whole class novel. Grade level suitable is 6,7, and 8. As this novel was selected as a Langley Middle School Read Aloud novel, there is a Teacher Guide that was developed in collaboration with Langley staff. A copy of the Teacher Guide is included in the kit, and a copy of the Teacher Guide is also posted electronically on the SD35 Instructional Services Website here. There are also audio and eBook copies of this text on SORA for supplementary use. The formally ERAC, now Focused Education evaluation can be found here. .
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31 copies of book; 30 student and 1 teacher copy. Teacher Guide included. Aven is thirteen and moving across the country to live in a theme park. Aven is going to miss her friends and their inside jokes – but most of all their acceptance and knowledge of her story. Aven is a person who was born without arms, and as she navigates a new home, new school and trying to make new friend, she can’t help but notice everyone is always staring at her. This title could be used as a part of a thematic literature circle (relevant themes could include belonging, resiliency, identity etc.) or as a whole class novel. Grade level suitable is 6,7, and 8. As this novel was selected as a Langley Middle School Read Aloud novel, there is a Teacher Guide that was developed in collaboration with Langley staff. A copy of the Teacher Guide is included in the kit, and a copy of the Teacher Guide is also posted electronically on the SD35 Instructional Services Website here. There are also audio and eBook copies of this text on SORA for supplementary use. The formally ERAC, now Focused Education evaluation can be found here. .

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Japanese Internment Grade 5 Literature Circle


38 books: One Being Yukiko (4), Stealing Home (6), Torn Apart (4), Road to Justice (4), Heart of a Champion (4), When the Cherry Blossoms Fell (4), Naomi's Road (4), Obasan's Boots (4), Paper Wishes (4). This kit includes enough novels for two one class to engage in a lit circle focused on Japanese Canadian internment (1 title is Japanese American). These books would provide a perfect supplement to topics explored in grade five social studies; internments and the treatment of minority peoples are included in the grade five curriculum. Lessons about Japanese Canadian internment can be found in the supplementary kit listed below and in the district’s Sharepoint.Two kits are available for more students.
Date Published:2026

38 books: One Being Yukiko (4), Stealing Home (6), Torn Apart (4), Road to Justice (4), Heart of a Champion (4), When the Cherry Blossoms Fell (4), Naomi's Road (4), Obasan's Boots (4), Paper Wishes (4). This kit includes enough novels for two one class to engage in a lit circle focused on Japanese Canadian internment (1 title is Japanese American). These books would provide a perfect supplement to topics explored in grade five social studies; internments and the treatment of minority peoples are included in the grade five curriculum. Lessons about Japanese Canadian internment can be found in the supplementary kit listed below and in the district’s Sharepoint.Two kits are available for more students.

Date Published:2026

Langley Book of the Year Literature Circle


Contains 9 sets of former LBOY titles, for a total of 54 books. Titles include: Ungifted ; We're not from here ; When stars are scattered ; Because of the Rabbit ; Ophie's ghosts ; Inkling ; Nightbooks ; Stella by starlight ; Cleo Porter and the body electric.
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Literary Place for the early years : Stepping Off the Page (grade 3) Book Club Unit

Frazee, Marla.


1 copy "The Four Seasons of Patrick" book - 16 copies "Bringing your Characters to Life (non-fiction procedural - how-to guide) -- Fiction Spinners 6 each (before, during and after reading) -- 1 Audio CD with fluent reading of shared reading text, and below level book -- 1 Teacher Resource Guide -- 5 copies "Clementine" (above level) -- 10 copies "Jake Drake Know-It-All" (on level) -- 5 copies "Mercy Watson to the Rescue" (approaching level) -- 5 copies "The Human Bean" (below level). The book club kit offers opportunities for smallgroup reading experiences that deepen comprehension and provide more student control of the reading process than Guided Reading. All students read texts that they can comfortably read on their own at their Independent Reading levels.
Date Published:2015

1 copy "The Four Seasons of Patrick" book - 16 copies "Bringing your Characters to Life (non-fiction procedural - how-to guide) -- Fiction Spinners 6 each (before, during and after reading) -- 1 Audio CD with fluent reading of shared reading text, and below level book -- 1 Teacher Resource Guide -- 5 copies "Clementine" (above level) -- 10 copies "Jake Drake Know-It-All" (on level) -- 5 copies "Mercy Watson to the Rescue" (approaching level) -- 5 copies "The Human Bean" (below level). The book club kit offers opportunities for smallgroup reading experiences that deepen comprehension and provide more student control of the reading process than Guided Reading. All students read texts that they can comfortably read on their own at their Independent Reading levels.

Date Published:2015

Literary Place for the early years : you can do it! (grade 2) book club kit

Loughead, Deb, 1955-


"How Anansi outsmarted snake" - 1 big book, 6 small books, "Peg and the Yeti", 1 Audio CD, "The snail and the whale" - 5 copies, "On level" - 10 copies, "Little by little" - 5 copies, "Bobbie Dazzler" - 5 copies, puzzle prompts pack, and a print guide. The book club kit offers opportunities for smallgroup reading experiences that deepen comprehension and provide more student control of the reading process than Guided Reading. All students read texts that they can comfortably read on their own at their Independent Reading levels.
Date Published:2014

"How Anansi outsmarted snake" - 1 big book, 6 small books, "Peg and the Yeti", 1 Audio CD, "The snail and the whale" - 5 copies, "On level" - 10 copies, "Little by little" - 5 copies, "Bobbie Dazzler" - 5 copies, puzzle prompts pack, and a print guide. The book club kit offers opportunities for smallgroup reading experiences that deepen comprehension and provide more student control of the reading process than Guided Reading. All students read texts that they can comfortably read on their own at their Independent Reading levels.

Date Published:2014

Mystery Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom : Option 1


This literature circle includes 8 titles ranging in reading levels from F&P O-W (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: The Mask that Sang (O) / The London Eye Mystery (Q) / Shakespeare's Secret (T) / Chasing Vermeer (T) / Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library (V) / Masterminds (V) / When You Reach Me (V) / Fuzzy Mud (W).
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This literature circle includes 8 titles ranging in reading levels from F&P O-W (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: The Mask that Sang (O) / The London Eye Mystery (Q) / Shakespeare's Secret (T) / Chasing Vermeer (T) / Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library (V) / Masterminds (V) / When You Reach Me (V) / Fuzzy Mud (W).

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Mystery Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom : Option 2


Add a little mystery to your class literature circle sets with these new and exciting mystery books. Varying reading levels are designed to help support all learners. One eBook copy of each is available on SORA. . This literature circle includes 6 titles. They are: The Mystery of Blackhollow Lane (O/P) / Notorious (R) / Leopard on the Loose (N/O/P) / The Strangers (R) / City Spies (R/S) / Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation (T).
Date Published:2023

Add a little mystery to your class literature circle sets with these new and exciting mystery books. Varying reading levels are designed to help support all learners. One eBook copy of each is available on SORA. . This literature circle includes 6 titles. They are: The Mystery of Blackhollow Lane (O/P) / Notorious (R) / Leopard on the Loose (N/O/P) / The Strangers (R) / City Spies (R/S) / Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation (T).

Date Published:2023

Nature/Environment Literature Kit

Applegate, Katherine


This kit contains 5 copies each of 6 titles. They are: Forever Birchwood; Mapmakers and the Lost Magic; The one and only Ivan; Pax; Wildoak; Wishtree.
Date Published:2023

Political issues : Literature circle.


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is political issues. It includes the following titles: Among the Hidden (Grade 5-6), Breadwinner (Grade 5), Forbidden City (Grade 7), City of Ember (Grade 6-7), Hitler's Daughter (Grade 5-6), Out of the Ashes (Grade 5-6) and a Teacher Resource Guide.
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In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is political issues. It includes the following titles: Among the Hidden (Grade 5-6), Breadwinner (Grade 5), Forbidden City (Grade 7), City of Ember (Grade 6-7), Hitler's Daughter (Grade 5-6), Out of the Ashes (Grade 5-6) and a Teacher Resource Guide.

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The Problem with Bullies : Literature circle.


The theme of this kit is bullying. Use of this Literature Collection will give children opportunities to understand many forms of bullying, to reflect on the consequences of bullying, and to evaluate a range of strategies for addressing the issue. The collection includes 52 books (picture books, nonfiction books, 6 copies each of 6 novels and a teacher's guide).
Date Published:2004

Raven Tales graphic novel : Literature Circle

Scholastic


Each title features an original interpretation of a popular tale from the teachings of the First Nations Peoples. Stories include trickster tales, pourquoi stories, origin stories, as well as traditional tales. Target audience is gr 4-6. This series of highly engaging graphic novels is based on the Emmy-nominated TV series Raven Tales, which follows the adventures of the powerful transformer and trickster from First Nations folklore - Raven - and his cast of friends. Built on traditional stories that develop a sense of community, responsibility, respect, and the interconnectedness of life. Kit includes: Howl at the Moon (RL O gr 3/4) -- Musicians of the Sun (RL V gr 5/6) -- The Flood (RL T gr 4) -- The Gathering (RL T gr 4) -- Work and Play (RL S gr 4/5) -- Teachers Guide.
Date Published:2012

Each title features an original interpretation of a popular tale from the teachings of the First Nations Peoples. Stories include trickster tales, pourquoi stories, origin stories, as well as traditional tales. Target audience is gr 4-6. This series of highly engaging graphic novels is based on the Emmy-nominated TV series Raven Tales, which follows the adventures of the powerful transformer and trickster from First Nations folklore - Raven - and his cast of friends. Built on traditional stories that develop a sense of community, responsibility, respect, and the interconnectedness of life. Kit includes: Howl at the Moon (RL O gr 3/4) -- Musicians of the Sun (RL V gr 5/6) -- The Flood (RL T gr 4) -- The Gathering (RL T gr 4) -- Work and Play (RL S gr 4/5) -- Teachers Guide.

Date Published:2012

Reading Link Challenge Kit (Grades 4-7)


38 books Titles included: • Astrid the Unstoppable (6) • The Magic Misfits (6) • Upside Down Magic (4) • Rez Dogs (5) • Dog Town (3) • The Case of the Missing Auntie (5) • Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet (3) • Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field (6) This kit contains a variety of novels used in the FVRL Reading Link Challenges. Books can be used for buddy reading or literature circles. Kit is geared towards grade 4-8. Kit contains 38 books, 3-6 copies of each. Titles include: Astrid the Unstoppable, The Magic Misfits, Upside Down Magic, Rez Dogs, Dog Town, The Case of the Missing Auntie, Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet, Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field.
Date Published:2026

38 books Titles included: • Astrid the Unstoppable (6) • The Magic Misfits (6) • Upside Down Magic (4) • Rez Dogs (5) • Dog Town (3) • The Case of the Missing Auntie (5) • Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet (3) • Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field (6) This kit contains a variety of novels used in the FVRL Reading Link Challenges. Books can be used for buddy reading or literature circles. Kit is geared towards grade 4-8. Kit contains 38 books, 3-6 copies of each. Titles include: Astrid the Unstoppable, The Magic Misfits, Upside Down Magic, Rez Dogs, Dog Town, The Case of the Missing Auntie, Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet, Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field.

Date Published:2026

Realistic Fiction Verse Novels : Literature Circle


This kit contains 36 realistic books in verse: House Arrest by KA Holt (x6) Louder than Hunger by John Schu (x6) Mid-Air by Alicia Williams (x6) Starfish by Lisa Fipps (x6) Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango (x6) Punching the Air by Aanu Zoboi (x6) In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. This kit contains 36 realistic books in verse (6 of each): House Arrest by KA Holt, Louder than Hunger by John Schu, Mid-Air by Alicia Williams, Starfish by Lisa Fipps, Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Punching the Air by Aanu Zoboi.
Date Published:2026

This kit contains 36 realistic books in verse: House Arrest by KA Holt (x6) Louder than Hunger by John Schu (x6) Mid-Air by Alicia Williams (x6) Starfish by Lisa Fipps (x6) Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango (x6) Punching the Air by Aanu Zoboi (x6) In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. This kit contains 36 realistic books in verse (6 of each): House Arrest by KA Holt, Louder than Hunger by John Schu, Mid-Air by Alicia Williams, Starfish by Lisa Fipps, Iveliz Explains it All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Punching the Air by Aanu Zoboi.

Date Published:2026

School/Family/Friendship Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom

Amato, Mary


This literature circle includes 8 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P P-W (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Ungifted (V) / Bud, Not Buddy (U) / Al Capone Does My Shirts (X) / Half a World Away (P) / Waylon! (Q) / Maniac Magee (W) / Hoot (W) / Invisible Lines (P).
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This literature circle includes 8 novels ranging in reading levels from F&P P-W (roughly grade 3-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Ungifted (V) / Bud, Not Buddy (U) / Al Capone Does My Shirts (X) / Half a World Away (P) / Waylon! (Q) / Maniac Magee (W) / Hoot (W) / Invisible Lines (P).

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Snapshots in Time


Set 1: 50 significant events in the history of what became known as Canada from its pre-history to present day. Set 2: 50 additional events focused on pre-history to present day Canada. Set 3: Adapted version of sets 1 & 2. Includes: larger images larger font, reduced and simplified text bolded key words and concepts inquiry question that invites further investigation Included in this kit: 5 packs of set 1 ; 5 packs of set 2 ; 5 packs of set 3. Snapshots in Time are sets of cards focused on events, people, and developments in Canadian history. They can be used as an entertaining game or as a resource for teaching and assessing historical thinking. The front of each card features a title, a description of the event, and a powerful image that provides clues about when the event occurred. The back of each card features the date the event occurred and its consequences, a thumbnail of the image from the front of the card, and the title. .
Date Published:2022

Set 1: 50 significant events in the history of what became known as Canada from its pre-history to present day. Set 2: 50 additional events focused on pre-history to present day Canada. Set 3: Adapted version of sets 1 & 2. Includes: larger images larger font, reduced and simplified text bolded key words and concepts inquiry question that invites further investigation Included in this kit: 5 packs of set 1 ; 5 packs of set 2 ; 5 packs of set 3. Snapshots in Time are sets of cards focused on events, people, and developments in Canadian history. They can be used as an entertaining game or as a resource for teaching and assessing historical thinking. The front of each card features a title, a description of the event, and a powerful image that provides clues about when the event occurred. The back of each card features the date the event occurred and its consequences, a thumbnail of the image from the front of the card, and the title. .

Date Published:2022

Social issues : Literature circle.


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is social issues. It includes the following titles: Misfits (Grade 6-7), Looking for X (Grade 5-6), Finders Keepers (Grade 6), The Girls (Grade 5-6), I am a Taxi (Grade 7), Wringer (Grade 5), The Crazy Man (Grade 6-7) and a Teacher Resource Guide.
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In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is social issues. It includes the following titles: Misfits (Grade 6-7), Looking for X (Grade 5-6), Finders Keepers (Grade 6), The Girls (Grade 5-6), I am a Taxi (Grade 7), Wringer (Grade 5), The Crazy Man (Grade 6-7) and a Teacher Resource Guide.

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Sport in Verse Literature Circle


This kit contains 30 sports themed books in verse: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (x6), Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson, Kwame Alexander, & Dawud Anyabwile (x6), Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson (x6), Game Face by Shari Green (x6), Booked by Kwame Alexander (x6).
Date Published:2026

Stepping up with literacy place : future worlds (grade 8) book club

Scholastic Inc.


1 guide, 4 CDs, 1 CDROM, 16 short stories, 33 books, 3 writer's handbook. Includes titles : The Hunger games(1 Read-Aloud novel) -- The robots among us (CDROM) -- They're made out of meat (16 short stories) -- The other side of the island(6 Books) -- Dark life(12 Books) -- Invitation to the game(8 Books) -- Take over(6 Books) -- Future worlds book club guide -- Future worlds audio (CD) -- Take over audio (CD) -- The Writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.
Date Published:2010

1 guide, 4 CDs, 1 CDROM, 16 short stories, 33 books, 3 writer's handbook. Includes titles : The Hunger games(1 Read-Aloud novel) -- The robots among us (CDROM) -- They're made out of meat (16 short stories) -- The other side of the island(6 Books) -- Dark life(12 Books) -- Invitation to the game(8 Books) -- Take over(6 Books) -- Future worlds book club guide -- Future worlds audio (CD) -- Take over audio (CD) -- The Writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.

Date Published:2010

Stepping up with literacy place : history comes alive (grade 7) book club unit

Scholastic Inc.


33 books, 15 research notes, 1 guide, 6 CDs, 3 writer's handbook. Includes titles: The truth confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Wharf watch (CD), Orphan story research notes, A circle of silver, Elephant run, The wadjet eye, Camp X, Camp X (CD), History comes alive book club guide, History comes alive (CD), The writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.
Date Published:2010

Stepping up with literacy place : spies around us (grade 8) book club unit

Scholastic Inc.


1 guide, 3 CDs, 1 CDROM, 16 articles, 33 books, 3 writer's handbook, 15 dice. Includes titles: S.T.O.R.M.: the black sphere -- A day in the life of a spy (CDROM) -- Who's tracking you? -- Micro spies: spy planes the size of birds! -- Killer lipstick: and other spy gadgets -- You have mail: true stories of cybercrime -- The cold War pigeon patrols: and other spies -- Spies around us (guide) -- The Cold War pigeon patrols (CD) -- Spies around us (CD) -- The Writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.
Date Published:2012

1 guide, 3 CDs, 1 CDROM, 16 articles, 33 books, 3 writer's handbook, 15 dice. Includes titles: S.T.O.R.M.: the black sphere -- A day in the life of a spy (CDROM) -- Who's tracking you? -- Micro spies: spy planes the size of birds! -- Killer lipstick: and other spy gadgets -- You have mail: true stories of cybercrime -- The cold War pigeon patrols: and other spies -- Spies around us (guide) -- The Cold War pigeon patrols (CD) -- Spies around us (CD) -- The Writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.

Date Published:2012

Stepping up with literary place : follow the evidence (grade 7) book club kit

Scholastic Inc.


1 book club guide, 33 books, 16 reports, 2 sound discs; in container 36 x 31 x 23 cm. Includes titles: Roll call, Reality check (CD), FI case report, Guilty by a hair, Killer wallpaper, Have you seen this face? Dusted and busted! Follow the evidence book club guide, The Writer's handbook: the writing process made easy.
Date Published:2010

Stuart Gibbs Literature Circle

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


This kit contains 6 titles by Stuart Gibbs: Spy School ; Spy School the graphic novel ; Space Case ; Once upon a Tim ; Charlie Thorne and the last equation ; Belly up. There are 6 copies of each title for a total of 36 books.
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Survival : Literature circle (grade 7)


In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is survival. It includes the following titles: Camp X Fool's Gold, Dead Reckoning, Guardian of Isis, Irish Chain, Frozen Fire, and a Teacher Resource Guide.
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In literature circles small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by the students' response to what has been read. Collaboration is the key to this approach. The theme of this kit is survival. It includes the following titles: Camp X Fool's Gold, Dead Reckoning, Guardian of Isis, Irish Chain, Frozen Fire, and a Teacher Resource Guide.

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Survival Stories with Children Literature Circle for the Intermediate Classroom

Haddix, Margaret Peterson


This literature circle includes 6 titles ranging in reading levels from F&P R-Z (roughly grade 4-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Storm-Blast (R) / Never Say Die (T) / Stranded (R/S) / May B. (R) / Jolted: Newton Starker's Rules for Survival (R) / Among the Hidden (Z).
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This literature circle includes 6 titles ranging in reading levels from F&P R-Z (roughly grade 4-6), and as such will be appropriate for a variety of readers in the intermediate grades. (Please do NOT share reading levels with your students) The titles in this kit are: Storm-Blast (R) / Never Say Die (T) / Stranded (R/S) / May B. (R) / Jolted: Newton Starker's Rules for Survival (R) / Among the Hidden (Z).

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Tales from Big Spirit Graphic Novel : Literature Circle

Robertson, David Alexander, 1977-


Target audience is grades 4-6, but could also be used for older grades, especially for ELL Social Studies. The Tales from Big Spirit series consists of six graphic novels. Each novel in the collection tells the story of an Aboriginal figure who has created a lasting legacy for the history of indigenous people and for Canadian history; some of the figures are already well known and others of them deserve to be. The six novels are intended for readers in grade 4 and up, and were designed to correspond to grades 4-6 social studies curricula across Canada. Titles include: The Scout (Tommy Prince) -- The Peacemaker (Thanadelthur) -- The Rebel (Gabriel Dumont) -- The Ballad of Nancy April (Shawnadithit) -- The Poet (Pauline Johnson) -- The Chief (Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear)).
Date Published:2014

Target audience is grades 4-6, but could also be used for older grades, especially for ELL Social Studies. The Tales from Big Spirit series consists of six graphic novels. Each novel in the collection tells the story of an Aboriginal figure who has created a lasting legacy for the history of indigenous people and for Canadian history; some of the figures are already well known and others of them deserve to be. The six novels are intended for readers in grade 4 and up, and were designed to correspond to grades 4-6 social studies curricula across Canada. Titles include: The Scout (Tommy Prince) -- The Peacemaker (Thanadelthur) -- The Rebel (Gabriel Dumont) -- The Ballad of Nancy April (Shawnadithit) -- The Poet (Pauline Johnson) -- The Chief (Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear)).

Date Published:2014