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Hide and Seek

Matthew Skelton
Gordon Korman
Host: John Burns
1 – 2:30 pm
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Grade: Suitable for grades 4 to 7

Adventures around the world and through time join together these two skilled authors. A phoenix-like bird in a nest guarded by crows, a daring hot-air balloon ride, a skillful heist of animals from a floating zoo, a speedboat chase through the canals of Venice, modern Europe and 18th century Antarctica and 16th century England—all find their way into the books of Korman and Skelton. Novels can take you to places you’ve never been and times that you’ll never see. Come and play hide and seek with two of the best children’s authors writing today.

Curriculum Connection

  • Comprehension
  • Critical Reading
  • Analysis

ACTIVITIES

    Gordon Korman and Tim Wynne-Jones are prolific writers. Have students select one of their books and write a book report, answering these questions as a guideline:

  1. What did you enjoy about this book?
  2. What have you read that is similar to this book?
  3. What are some of the major themes of this book?
  4. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish with this novel?
  5. Who was your favourite character? What did you appreciate about him/her?
  6. Consider the main character: what does he or she believe in? What is he or she willing to fight for?
  7. At the end of the book, do you feel hope for the characters?
  8. What is stronger in the book: plot or character development? Why? Do you think this was intentional on the part of the author?
  9. Have you ever experienced anything similar to the action of this novel?
  10. Did you find this book a quick read? Why or why not?
  11. What are your concerns about this book?
  12. How did you feel about the main character?
  13. What are the most important relationships in the book?
  14. What makes a minor character memorable?
  15. What are the most revealing scenes?
  16. Are any of the events in the book relevant to your own life?
  17. What did you think of the style of the writer?
  18. Was the story credible? Where the characters credible?
  19. Did you find any flaws in the book?

EVALUATION

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