Literature: Term 2 Super Pack

 
Purchase a discounted term (16 weeks) of classes! This includes:
 
Trust and Friendship (4 weeks)
From two boys being taken hostage by dangerous outlaws to a brother and sister waiting for Sarah from Maine, characters must build trust and friendships at every turn–and it’s not easy! You will need a strong heart and your best smile to dive into the stories of a prince, a pauper, and Sarah (plain and tall).

Wise Choices (4 weeks)
What do you do when you’re given penguins out of the blue or your pet owls are terrorizing the neighbors? Whatever you do, it had better be a wise choice! Through problem-solving and a little bit of reading together, join us as we tackle these crazy situations. It won’t be easy, but it will be fun!
 
Determination (4 weeks)
For Rufus Mayflower and Kate Mackinstrey, becoming a millionaire isn’t impossible. For Henry Green, maybe chocolate fever isn’t the end of the world. Learn how to persevere and succeed in overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals with Rufus, Kate, and Henry.
 
Thoughtfulness and Compassion (4 weeks)
Everyone wants to be treated with compassion, and that’s why it’s so important to read about those who are compassionate! Whether you are from a small village in China or a velveteen rabbit on a shelf, compassion is never far.
 
Day and Time: Mondays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Bundle Duration: 16 Weeks
Dates: February 3 - May 26, 2025
No class April 14 (Spring Break)
Recommended for: Ages 6+ / Grades 2-3
Teacher: TTK Faculty
Required Materials:* 
The Whipping Boy, by Sid Fleischman
Sarah, Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan
Mr. Popper's Penguins, by Richard and Florence Atwater
Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat
The Toothpaste Millionaire, by Jean Merrill
Chocolate Fever, by Robert Kimmel Smith
Little Pear, by Eleanor Lattimore
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
 
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The Whipping Boy, by Sid Fleischman
Prince Brat and his whipping boy inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. The two boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like each other. But when they find themselves taken hostage after running away, they have to trust each other.
 
Sarah, Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan
Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?
 
Mr. Popper's Penguins, by Richard and Florence Atwater
A classic of American humor, the adventures of a house painter and his brood of high-stepping penguins have delighted children for generations.
 
Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat
Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that. But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood?
 
The Toothpaste Millionaire, by Jean Merrill
Likable, clever, and inventive sixth-graders Rufus Mayflower and Kate Mackinstrey develop and sell toothpaste to become millionaires in just one year!
 
Chocolate Fever, by Robert Kimmel Smith
Henry Green loves chocolate more than anyone else ever has—until he finds that strange things are happening to him. First, he makes medical history with the only case of Chocolate Fever ever. Then he finds himself caught up in a wild chase and hijacking!
 
Little Pear, by Eleanor Lattimore
Little Pear is just looking for fun, but he has a knack for finding trouble without even trying! Join him as he stows away to the fair in a wheelbarrow full of vegetables, nearly flies away on a kite, has a mishap with a firecracker, and is rescued from the river by a houseboat family.
 
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
At first a brand-new toy, now a threadbare and discarded nursery relic, the velveteen rabbit is saved from peril by a magic fairy who whisks him away to the idyllic world of Rabbitland. There, he becomes "Real," a cherished childhood companion who will be loved for eternity.
 
*Students must have the books to participate in the course.