Volume I of this 3-part series explores 25 outstanding novels. Each novel study includes a synopsis, vocabulary list, assessments, answer key, worksheets, and extension activities. Novels are characterized in 6 groupings: Growing Up, Family Problems, Special Challenges, Mysteries, Fantasy/Science Fiction, and Historical Novels.
Among the novels presented are:
- A Day No Pigs Would Die
- Bridge to Terabithia
- Julie of the Wolves
- The Dollhouse Murders
- Tuck Everlasting
- The Devil's Arithmetic