북 클럽-아무데도 없는 텍사스 대사-Zach Beaver가 마을에 왔을 때의 속편

In this positive and safe discussion-based class, students will study the text, exposition, deeply embedded themes and wonderfully layered  characters, along with examples of figurative language and voice.  
Background:  This is a sequel to When Zachary Beaver Came to Town so it is highly suggested that the learner read, and hopefully take the  Book LInks class on the Zachary Beaver book before reading this book and taking the class.
Summary: "In 2001, seventh grader Rylee WIlson, and new student Joe, whose father was a NYC first responder on 9/11, decide to find Zachary Beaver after he visited Antler, Texas as a circus sideshow act twenty years earlier, and reunite him with Toby, Rylee's father."  This book connects characters and plot events richly from the first book into this novel in a way that blends the decisions and character motives of the people in the 1970s and the same characters, with some additions, in 2001. It is a fascinating read that I could not put down after meeting the characters in the first book.

In this class, learners will be asked to read approximately 1/2 the book for each session noting important settings, plot events, character details, figurative language, voice,emotion, and mood and will be reintroduced to characters from the first book.  This all leads to very positive, supportive discussions where learners become comfortable sharing and building off each others' ideas while using the book for  details and evidence to reinforce their ideas.  These discussion, often refocused by what students contribute and share, will include study of the deeply created and layered characters, their decisions, protagonists/antagonists, conflicts and decision,  vocabulary, plot events, climax and resolutions and themes such as deep rooted friendships, thoughtful decision making, dealing with conflicts and loss, and so many more which are all presented through the eyes of this gifted writer in this YA novel.