This class is an intensive literature study. It is very in depth. This study is for any student with the desire to expand their knowledge of this book and literature in general. Each week learners will join us once per week. In the literature portion of this class learners will go over the following..

Character
Character motivation
Conflict
Plot development 
Symbolism
Theme
Conflict resolution
Context

Based on a true story, but told in Ivan's own voice using simple language and short chapters, this is a story about friendship, compassion for animals, the promises we make, and the things we will do to help someone in need. Ivan barely remembers his life before the mall.  

**Keep in mind these chapters are extremely short in just a couple pages at a time so we should have no problem getting through this much per week.**


We are so excited to bring you this course!  Here is a breakdown of the reading that will be done at home between meetings.

Week 1- Introduction to the book
Week 2-  We will discuss Chapters 1-17
Week 3- We will discuss Chapters 18-34
Week 4- We will discuss Chapters 35-52
Week 5- We will discuss Chapters 53-70
Week 6- We will discuss Chapters 71-87
Week 7- We will discuss Chapters 88-105
Week 8- We will discuss Chapters 106-122
Week 9- We will discuss Chapters 123-140
Week 10- Chapter 141- End of the book


You will read each chapter at home completing 17 chapters per week. You will complete all  study materials in class time. 1 hour per week will be spent in class analyzing and studying the literature.