Problem Solvers

Problem Solving

In honor of The Pepins and Their Problems, we played problem solving games.at this past Page Turners meeting. The kids really solved the "problems" quickly and had lots of fun. The kids even figured out how to get out of the Knot. 

 Turn a New Leaf

Leaning Tower of Feetza

December's Book

The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.

Welcome!

Welcome to the 4th-6th Grade h2o Book Club!

We're going to have a wonderful year full of interesting books, fun activities, yummy snacks and fellowship. This blog will be our meeting place while we're not at book club. Each of you has been granted access to create posts and comment to start and continue the discussion outside of book club. If you have any questions or need help please let me know. 

Meeting Schedule

October 10 - The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley (see bleow)

November 14 - The Pepins and their Problems by Polly Horvath

December 12 - The Magician's Elephant  by Kate DiCamillo

January 9 - Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

February 13

March 13

April 10

May 8

Snacks

I will bring a snack for the group each month. If you'd like to bring a snack to share (maybe something related to the corresponding month's read) that would great. Please just let me know. Also make sure you bring a water bottle.

Discussion Questions

This is YOUR book club. I will be the moderator but I'd like the discussions to come from each of you. As you are reading the book, please think of questions or comments that you would like to share with the group. If you absolutely love the book and would like to lead the meeting, please let me know.

Our First Book

The Sisters Grimm - The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley

In book one of this bestselling series, sisters Sabrina and Daphne are sent to live with their mysterious grandmother, Relda Grimm. The sisters learn they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, whose famous book of fairy tales is actually a collection of case files. The girls are the latest in a long line of fairy-tale detectives, and their new hometown is filled with Everafters (as magical folks like to be called)—some good and some very, very bad. When a mysterious Everafter sets a giant loose on the town, it’s up to the Sisters Grimm to save the day.

There are plenty of copies in the Carroll County and Baltimore County Public Library systems.