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Book Journey: Spiderwick Chronicles Book Series

During this 6-week course, we will read and discuss all 5 books in the Spiderwick Chronicles novel series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, and compare those books to the Spiderwick Chronicles movie.
Mrs. Waz
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What's included

6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
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Join us for a book journey, as we read the entire Spiderwick Chronicles book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, and then compare the series to the film of the same name!  We will be reading and discussing all 5 books, and then watching the film, which at the moment is available for rent on Amazon.

Each week, we will cover a different book, and discuss plot, story elements, character growth, vocabulary, and what we loved and didn’t love about the story.  Each class, we will have fun activities to accompany the discussion.  On the 6th week, we will compare the plot, characters, and other story elements of the books we have just read with the film version.  

Week 1:  The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black 
Week 2:  The Seeing Stone by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Week 3:  Lucinda's Secret by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Week 4:  The Ironwood Tree by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Week 5:  The Wrath of Mulgarath by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Week 6:  Comparison of book series to film

You will need to come to class each week with book assignment read and the book in-hand, prepared to discuss.  While these books can be checked out at most libraries, I also encourage you to buy used books.  You can get them for very good prices on places like Ebay, Amazon, and Abebooks.  You can also check them out digitally from the library (try Libby!) and read them on a tablet.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The film is rated PG for some scary fantasy monster elements.
Supply List
You will need the entire Spiderwick Chronicles book series, but you only need one book at a time.  You will also need access to the film.  You can buy the DVD (used even!), or rent the movie on Amazon, but do so in time for the last class.  Don't watch it early and spoil the fun!  (However, if you have already seen it, you will still be able to enjoy this class.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I love books, comics, and writing.  I have been an English teacher, a homeschool mom, a seller of used books, and a writer for Comic Book Resources, among other things.  I love Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Marvel, history, biographies, and spreading the joy of reading and writing.

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$102

for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-9 learners per class

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