Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What is ebens initial reaction to his pa telling him to find seven wonders in sassafras springs. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. Make clothespin people themed to the book good for boys, too. Seven wonders of sassafras springs novel unit by wise guys.
Birney my students participate in battle of the books each year and a frustration i have had in the past is knowing if they actually read the books. When eben mcallister reads about the seven wonders of the world, he longs to escape the small farming community of sassafras springs and do some exploring of his own. The seven wonders of sassafras springs is a funny, touching, wholesome read. Told in the first person from ebens point of view, the story bears the downtoearth. In this thrilling prequel to book 1, delve into the mystery and the magic of seven wonders, the brandnew adventure series from peter lerangis, the bestselling author of several books in the 39. Description of the book the seven wonders of sassafras springs.
The seven wonders of sassafras springs through the. Eben mcallister sets out to find seven wonders in his small town in 1923 missouri so that he can. No one else ever seems to want to leave sassafras, however, not even his best pal, jeb, and so, for now, eben figures hes stuck on. Birney learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. See natalia paruz, aka the saw lady, tell the history of the musical saw, and play amazing grace the way eben heard it in sassafras springs. The book shows a lot of thing or things that people rare do. It seems like the most uninteresting place in the world to the boy as he sits on the porch reading a book about the seven wonders of the world. Become a reading wonder n program overview the purpose of become a reading wonder is to develop childrens natural curiosity about books they are reading.
If only he could see these wonders with his own eyes. No one else ever seems to want to leave sassafras, however, not even his best pal, jeb, and so. Anne wheaton, emma caulfield, and john kovalic join wil on tabletop se2e19 duration. If there is a the seven wonders of sassafras springs sparknotes, shmoop guide, or cliff notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. Life in sassafras springs has always been predictable, boring even, but one afternoon that changes when eben mcallisters pa challenges him to find seven. In this installment, they spend the least amount of time hunting the seventh wonder in question, the statue of zeus, in greece and more time on a secret. Birneys the seven wonders of sassafras springs seamlessly blends a young boy s comingofage with the tall tales typical of rural country life in this heartwarming childrens novel. An adventure that ebens been craving a trip to colorado. Seven wonders of sassafras springs unabridged audiobook, by betty g. This product is designed for you to ensure your students have read each book in its entirety. Then pa challenges eben to find seven wonders in his own neighborhood. It is based on greek mythology and set around the seven wonders of the ancient world. Seven wonders of sassafras springs novel unit by wise guys tpt.
The seven wonders of sassafras springs when eben mcallister reads about the seven wonders of the world, his imagination races. Slow down the pace of modern life and turn to the world of sassafras springs, missouri, right after the turn of the 20th century. Editions of the seven wonders of sassafras springs by. The seven wonders of sassafras springs book by betty g. From the 20162017 3rd4th grade battle of the books list is the seven wonders of sassafras springs by betty g. The seven wonders of sassafras springs kindle edition by. Or was pa so confident in eben and the wonders of sassafras springs that he knew. The seven wonders of sassafras springs through the looking.
Summary, etc eben mcallister searches his small town to see if he can find anything comparable to the real seven wonders of the world. Editions for the seven wonders of sassafras springs. Master list for the 2009 massachusetts childrens book award. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for seven wonders of sassafras springs by betty g. This book will challenge teens to think about issues that are often ignored in. Theres some incredible color to the story, and the titular wonders are stories that some kids would take years to get tired of rereading. Students will read the book seven wonders of sassafras springs in small groups and write summaries after each chapter. Birney the sign of the beaver by elizabeth george speare. Editions of the seven wonders of sassafras springs by betty g. Even doesnt think hell have any luck he cant think of one single thing that could be.
Find out in the seven wonders series by bestselling author peter lerangis. Young eben mcallister lives there with his widowed pa and aunt pretty, and he has a severe case of wanderlust brought on by reading all about the world, especially the seven wonders of the world. Nominated for the california young reader medal for 20072008, floridas 20072008 sunshine state young readers award, the maryland blackeyed susan award, the pennsylvania keystone to. Resource guide from california young reader medal created by california young reader medal. Seven wonders of sassafras springs richland library. His father challenges him to find seven wonders among his friends and neighbors in order to win. Young eben mcallister lives there with his widowed pa and aunt pretty, and he has a severe case of wanderlust brought on by reading all about the world, especially the seven wonders of. The colossus rises is the first installment of the bestselling fivebook series chronicling the story of jack mckinley, an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem.
Seven wonders of sassafras springs unabridged seven wonders of sassafras springs unabridged audiobook, by betty g. Birney is an emmywinning screenwriter who specializes in liveaction tv, and animation for children. No one else ever seems to want to leave sassafras however not even his best pal, jeb and so, for now, eben figures hes stuck on the farm with pa and aunt. Seven wonders of sassafras springs book king county. Free the seven wonders of sassafras spring worksheets and. Parents need to know that peter lerangis the curse of the king is the fourth book in the seven wonders series, which sets four yearolds on adventures to find seven sources of power, each hidden in one of the ancient wonders of the world. I just think theres no use searching the world for wonders when you cant see the marvels right under your own nose. This book the seven wonders of sassafras springsis a interesting story. Theres some incredible color to the story, and the titular wonders are stories that. Birney is a heartwarming folktale that will inspire you to see more of what life has to offer you right around your own hometown. Seven wonders of sassafras springs book daviess county.
Eben mcallister searches his small town to see if he can find anything comparable to the real seven wonders of the world. From the lost journals of the seven wonders saga comes the story of burt wendersone of the first of the chosen kids to be marked as the select. Convinced that his ordinary berg has nothing on the seven wonders of the world, eben reluctantly accepts his fathers challenge. Overall, the seven wonders of sassafras springs is a delightful, energetic story with likable characters. Matt phelan fiction for ages 8 to 12 simon and schuster, 2007 isbn.
He feels doomed to stay on the farm and in his small community of sassafras springs until he grows up. Hes itching to escape the sameness of the small farming community of sassafras springs, missouri, and explore the world. Seven wonders of sassafras springs audiobook listen. The book of seven wonders in sassafras springs youtube. Life in sassafras springs has always been predictable, boring even, but one afternoon that changes when eben mcallisters pa challenges him to find seven wonders in sassafras that rival the real seven wonders of the world. No one else ever seems to want to leave sassafras however not even his best pal, jeb and so, for now, eben figures hes stuck on the farm with pa and aunt pretty. Free the seven wonders of sassafras spring study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
They will turn in a total of two 2 journal entries. There is something that i never know before in the book and i find out that this book is very cool and interesting. Freebooknotes found 5 sites with book summaries or analysis of the seven wonders of sassafras springs. This guide contains 19 pages of activities 39 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics.
After making a bet with his father, eben mcallister sets out to find seven wonders in his small town in 1923 missouri so that he can take a train trip out west. Eben the boy doubts sassafras springs has much to offer, but rises to the test when. Birney is a pretty good middlegrade author, and looking back at this book, i have a hard time understanding why id never heard of her before or since. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that.
Seven wonders is a pentalogy of childrens fantasy, adventure and mythological fiction books written by american author peter lerangis. Battle of the books the seven wonders of sassafras springs. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The seven wonders of sassafras springs by author betty g. Bb 2012seven wonders of sassafras springs flashcards. Depending on the study guide provider sparknotes, shmoop, etc. Twelveyearold eben mcallister dreams of faraway places after he reads a book about the seven wonders of the world. The seven wonders of sassafras springs book johnson. Matt phelans blackandwhite illustrations first appeared in the seven wonders of sassafras springs by betty g. I usually like science fiction and fantasy books, so i was not sure if i would enjoy this, but the seven wonders of sassafras springs really surprised me. She lives with her family in studio city, california. Jack mckinley discovers a secret organization on a hidden island, and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us.
You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to. In this fun, folksy outing set in 1923, 12yearold eben mcallister has seven days to find seven wonders in sassafras springs, mo. Elevenyearold eben mcallister lives with his pa and aunt pretty in the small town of sassafras springs, missouri. An adventure that ebens been craving fora trip to colorado. Eben is pretty fed up with living in sassafras springs, and he only gets more fed up when he reads a wonderful book about the seven wonders of the world. But only if you like druggedout adventures with a ludicrous country bumpkin flare. In a few months, hes going to dieunless he finds seven magic loculi that have been hidden in the seven wonders of the ancient world. Students will complete one journal entry each for the two 2 required book as part of their summer reading project.
Start studying the seven wonders of sassafras springs character quiz. Jack mckinley discovers a secret organization on a hidden island, and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost. Seven wonders of sassafras springs written by betty g. Teachingbooks the seven wonders of sassafras springs. When eben mcallister reads about the seven wonders of the world, he longs to escape the small farming community of sassafras springs and do some exploring f his own.
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