Imagination and Surprises

Who knows what could happen if you suddenly found a dragon in your backyard or found out you could fly?! Our characters certainly didn’t have a clue, but here we are. Have you ever wanted to meet someone from the past? Or walk on the ceiling? We’ll discover the limits of our imagination and the endless possibilities of surprises through the adventures of these two books. We hope you can join us!
 
Day and Time: Monday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Class Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: September 16, 2024 - October 7, 2024
Recommended for: Ages 6+ / Grades 2-3
Teacher: TTK Faculty
Required materials: 
Dragon of Lonely Island, by Rebecca Rupp
No Flying in the House, by Betty Brock
 
Dragon of Lonely Island, by Rebecca Rupp
Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are spending the summer at their great-aunt Mehitabel's house on faraway Lonely Island. There, in a cave hidden high above the ocean, they discover a fabulous creature: a glittering three-headed golden dragon with a kind heart, an unpredictable temper, and a memory that spans 20,000 years. Transported by the magic of the dragon's stories, the children meet Mei-lan, a young girl in ancient China; nineteenth-century cabin boy Jamie Pritchett; and, in more recent times, Hitty and her brother, Will, who survive a frightening plane crash on a desert island. In this fluidly written novel, Rebecca Rupp explores what three children from the present learn from the past — and from an unlikely but wise and generous friend.
 
No Flying in the House, by Betty Brock
Most little girls have parents to take care of them, but not Annabel Tippens. She has Gloria, a tiny white dog who talks and wears a gold collar. Annabel never thought it was strange that she had Gloria instead of real parents. Until one day a wicked, wicked cat named Belinda comes to tell her the truth—she's not just a little girl, she's half-fairy!
 
And she can do lots of things that other kids can't do, such as kiss her own elbow and fly around the house. But being a fairy isn't all fun and games, and soon Annabel must make a choice. If she chooses to be a fairy, she'll have to say goodbye to Gloria forever. But how can she decide between her newly found magic and her dearest friend?
 
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