Description

Grades 2-6 | Historical Fiction | ISBN: 978-1-68265-907-6 | Lexile: 600 | GRL: L | English

Highlights

• Helps students develop social-emotional competencies and life skills
• Presents a challenging family situation and complicated emotions that provide teachable moments for readers
• Introduces readers to the power of support systems and diverse perspectives
• Provides powerful illustrations to engage readers

Key Features

• Depth of Knowledge student questions aligned to standards
• Individual and group activities to support social-emotional learning
• Glossary to build student vocabulary
• Primary sources to help students relate to the story in a personal way

About the Author

Elaine spent decades as an educational company executive before deciding to fulfill her dream of becoming a children’s book author. Her first book, The Boy Who Opened Our Eyes, is the poignant story of her blind brother Mark and how he overcame his unique challenges. In addition to writing, Elaine presents to thousands of school children around the country every year, inspiring them to have empathy for others.