NOVEL STUDY SETS
LITERATURE KITS
LITERATURE CIRCLE KITS
AUTHOR STUDIES
AVAILABLE FROM CENTRAL OFFICE
GRADE 3
GRADE GUIDED
TITLE
LEVEL READING
LEVEL
4.25
R
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
2.8
M
Freckle Juice
Graphic Novel Kit(assorted titles)
Literature Circles - Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles - Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
2.8
M
The Littles
2.8
M
The Littles-Multiple Title
Genre/Author Study
2.8
M
The Littles and the Trash Tinies
Mystery Kit (Gr. 3-5)
The Perfect Solution
3.2
N
Stone Fox
GRADE 4
GRADE GUIDED TITLE
LEVEL READIN
G LEVEL
4.25
R
Charlotte’s Web
3. 3
O
Chocolate Fever
Graphic Novel Kit(assorted titles)
Literature Circles – Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
4
Q
Little House in the Big Woods
Mystery Kit (Gr. 3-5)
3
N
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
4.5
R
Owls in the Family
4.2
Q
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Saskatchewan Prairie- (39
assorted titles)
4.2
Q
Superfudge (sequel to Tales of a
Fourth Grade Nothing)
4
Q
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
CONTEXT
QTY
Personal/Imaginative
Personal
30
30
30
56
64
56
64
Imaginative/Literary
35
33
Imaginative/Literary
Imaginative/Literary
Personal/Philosophical
35
82
30
30
CONTEXT
QTY
Personal/Philosophical
Imaginative/Literary
30
30
30
56
64
56
64
Social/Cultural/Historical
Imaginative/Literary
Social/Cultural/Historical
Social/Cultural/Historical
Social/Cultural/Historical
30
82
30
30
30
39
Imaginative/Literary
30
Imaginative/Literary
30
GRADE 5
GRADE GUIDED
TITLE
LEVEL READING
LEVEL
Eric Wilson - Mystery
Genre/Author Study-assorted
titles
5.3
V
From Anna
Graphic Novel Kit(assorted titles)
Literature Circles – Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles – First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
4.8
T
Max and Me and the Time
Machine
Mystery Kit (Gr. 3-5)
6.0
X
Tuck Everlasting (Glimpses of
Other Worlds)
5.5
V
Underground to Canada
(Runaway to Freedom)
CONTEXT
QTY
Imaginative/Literary
38
Social/Cultural/Historical
30
30
56
64
56
64
Imaginative/Literary
30
Imaginative/Literary
82
30
Communicative
30
GRADE 6
GRADE GUIDED
LEVEL READING
LEVEL
4.4
R
6.1
5.8
X
W
TITLE
CONTEXT
QTY
The Eighteenth (18th)
Emergency
Eleanor Coerr -Sadako and the
Thousand Paper Cranes; Mieko
and the Fifth Treasure
Eric Wilson – Mystery
Genre/Author Study-assorted
titles
Gordon Korman- Author Study
Graphic Novel Kit(assorted
titles)
The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe
Literature Circles–Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles–Tales Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles-First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
Literature Circles-First Nations
Text Gr. 3-6
Mystery – Literature Kit (15
assorted titles)(Gr. 6-7)
A Wrinkle in Time
Personal/Philisophical
25
Imaginative/Literary
38
40
30
Imaginative/Literary; recommended
curriculum resource
30
56
64
56
64
30
Imaginative/Personal
35
GRADE 7
GRADE GUIDED
TITLE
LEVEL READING
LEVEL
Tunnels of Time
CONTEXT
QTY
Social/Cultural
30
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Roald Dahl)
#1172
This novel is a richly inventive and humorous tale of the adventures of five children at large in a
chocolate factory.
Five children- and only five – were going to be allowed into Mr. Willy Wonka's chocolate factory -the
factory where the worlds most wonderful chocolate was made. There was Agustus Gloop – a fat pig of
a boy who would eat anything he could get his hands and teeth on: Veruca Salt – a spoiled little rich
girl who screamed until she was brought her hearts latest delight; Violet Beauregarde – the world's
champion gum chewer who was destined for a sticky end; Mike Teavee – a smart aleck who's addicted
to television and Charlie Bucket – our hero was honest, obedient, loyal, trustworthy, brave, good, kind
---and starving.
It's an off beat fantasy that will mean many things to many readers – a classroom favourite.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB (E.B. White)
#1199
A children's classic, this charming tale describes the friendship between Wilbur the pig, and his two
benefactors, an empathetic young girl and a talented, enigmatic spider. Fern and Charlotte are both
instrumental in keeping Wilbur alive. This is a well-written presentation of highly individualized
characters who contrast true, lasting friendship with pragmatic, expedient association. The book also
comments on society's gullible acceptance of the printed word. A beautiful sustained fantasy.
CHOCOLATE FEVER (Robert Kimmel Smith)
#1194
Henry Green eats chocolate for breakfast, dinner, and supper. Henry is horrified one day when he
breaks out all over in large chocolate bumps. Through a chance meeting with a candy distributor,
Henry discovers not only the cure for chocolate fever, but a lesson in self-control. A funny, cautionary
tale.
EIGHTEENTH (18TH) EMERGENCY, THE (Betsy Byars)
#1193
Ezzie knows 17 strategies for surviving jungle emergencies, but he needs to find a plan to help Benjie
handle the neighbourhood bully. When Benjie decides on his own to face his fears even though he
knows this means certain pain, his sudden maturity surprises everyone. A very funny book about a
subject that many young students consider a serious problem. Easy reading.
FRECKLE JUICE (Judy Blume)
#1174
They cover his face , his ears, and the whole back of his neck. Sitting behind him in class, Andrew
once counted eighty-six of them-and that was just a start! If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his
mother would never know if his neck was dirty. One day after school, Andrew works up enough
courage to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. When know-it-all Sharon overhears, she offers Andrew
her secret freckle juice recipe-for fifty cents. It's a lot of money, but Andrew is desperate. At home, he
carefully mixes the strange combination of ingredients. Then the unexpected happens...
FROM ANNA (Jean Little) (Canadian)
#1114
Anna can't do anything right. She's clumsy and slow. Her hair ribbons are always coming undone.
She can't read or spell, and now that the family has moved from Germany to Canada, Anna is the only
one not speaking English. Her brothers and sisters have a name for her, Awkward Anna. The
nickname hurts Anna, but she pretends not to care. Then one day Anna realizes there is a reason for
her clumsiness, and her whole world begins to change.
LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, THE (C.S. Lewis)
#1198
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is the second of seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
In this novel the battle of good against evil is fought in the magical world of Narnia, in one of the most
enchanting fantasy novels ever written.
LITTLES, THE (ASSORTED TITLES) (John Peterson)
3 copies of each of eleven different titles about the Little family.
The Littles
The Littles Take a Trip
The Littles Have a Wedding
The Littles Go To School
The Littles To The Rescue
The Littles And the Trash Tinies
The Littles Go Exploring
The Littles Give a Party
The Littles And Their Amazing New Friend
The Littles And The Giant Halloween Scare
#1129
LITTLES, THE
#1131
(John Peterson)
Mr. Bigg and his family are unaware that within the walls of their home lives another family, the
Littles. These tiny, six inch tall creatures enjoy the Biggs' hospitality until disaster strikes -- a family of
mice arrive!
LITTLES, THE AND THE TRASH TINIES
(John Peterson)
#1130
After reading THE LITTLES and getting acquainted with the Little family, students will enjoy reading
more about these tiny people. In this story, Tom, Luch, and Mr. Little must get to Trash City to deliver
a message to their friends, the Trash Tinies. However, a terrible storm develops. Readers will find out
how the Littles got to the city below the garbage dump and what they found when they got there.
LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
#1201
This Laura Ingalls Wilder novel is one of many in a series. Little House in the Big Woods tells of a
year in the life of a pioneer family and is told through the eyes of Laura, a six year old girl.
MAX & ME AND THE TIME MACHINE (Gery Greer/Bob Ruddick)
#1139
This is a witty, action-packed peek at medieval England seen through the eyes of two young timetravellers who look for adventure using Dr. Flybender's time machine. The boys find themselves
transported to an era of knights, jousting, and castle intrigue.
MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE, THE (Beverly Cleary)
#1173
This enjoyable fantasy traces the friendship between a young hotel guest, Keith, and Ralph, an
extraordinary mouse. Keith's gift of a toy motorcycle allows Ralph many hours of excitement. When
Keith falls ill, Ralph risks his life to get medication for his sick friend. A suspense-filled novel suitable
for independent reading.
OWLS IN THE FAMILY (Farley Mowatt) (Canadian)
#2727
A family that already has a number of strange pets is concerned when Billy brings home an owl. The
fun begins when he brings home another owl. The owls, Wol and Weeps, add many delights and
problems to the family's life. This book is rich in humour and in affection for animals and the
outdoors.
PERFECT SOLUTION, THE (Elizabeth McConell) (Canadian)
#1211
What would happen if you found a friendly probe that had been sent to Earth from space? What if
others wanted to get their hands on it take it apart? What would you do? The children in the story
display intelligence, self-confidence, and caring as they act to protect the probe.
SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL (Patricia MacLachlan)
#1155
A Newberry Medal winner. In answer to an advertisement for a wife and mother, Sarah comes on a
trial visit to the pioneer home of Caleb, Anna, and their widowed father. The children discover that
Sarah, who describes herself as plain and tall, is a very special person capable of bringing music and
laughter back into their lives. Sarah loves the sea. The children hope that she can find beauty in the
prairie landscape as well, and that she can learn to love them all as they love her. A short, gentle story
with well-defined characterization.
STONE FOX (John Reynolds Gardiner)
#1217
Little Willy's grandfather is sick, and it's up to Willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Their only
hope is the prize money from the National Dogsled Race. But a lot of other people want to win the
race, too, including Stone Fox, who has never lost a race in his life. Do Willy and his dog Searchlight
stand a chance against the toughest racers around? Can they win the race to save the farm and
Grandfather before it's too late?
SUPERFUDGE (Judy Blume)
#2035
This sequel to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing contains further adventures of Peter and his
mischievous younger brother. With a new baby on the way, Peter considers moving away from home.
TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING (Judy Blume)
#2032
The comic adventures of Peter and his mischievous little brother, Fudge, are recounted in this episodic
novel. Fudgie is an incorrigible child who throws temper tantrums, scribbles on his brother's
homework, and hides Peter's pet turtle. Peter's difficulties with Fudge provide hilarious fun.
TUCK EVERLASTING (Natalie Babbitt)
#1223
Doomed to-or blessed with-eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders
about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster
stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a
blessing than it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to
market the spring water for fortune.
TUNNELS OF TIME (Mary Harelkin Bishop)
#1221
Thirteen-year-old Andrea doesn't want to go to Moose Jaw for her cousin's wedding, and she certainly
doesn't want to hear about some dumb tunnels from the old days. But then she winds up in those
mysterious tunnels and discovers she's travelled back to the dangerous past. How can Andrea outwit
the gangsters who rule this underworld full of secrets? And how can she ever find her way back to the
present?
RUNAWAY TO FREEDOM (UNDERGROUND TO CANADA) (Barbara Smucker)
#2034
Julilly has been cruelly separated from her mother and sold to a harsh slave owner in the deep south.
Drawing on her mother's instructions and the help of the underground railway, she escapes with Liza,
another young slave who has become crippled from repeated beatings. This emotionally-honest tale
written with deceptive simplicity, depicts problems that led to slave escapes, charity extended by
abolitionists, especially the Quakers, and adjustments to a life of freedom in Canada. This novel set
has an accompanying video tape.
WRINKLE IN TIME (Madeleine L'Engle)
#2033
In this Newbery Award-winning science fiction, three children travel, using a wrinkle in time, or
tesseract, to the planet of Camaztoz, where their father has become trapped. The unfortunate
inhabitants of Camazotoz carry out a synchronized existence under the evil influence of “It”. Aided by
three women with supernatural powers, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin confront the source of evil.
When Charles Wallace attempts to use reason as a weapon, he too is captured. Meg realizes that the
only power stronger that “It” is love. An exciting, multi-layered story with religious overtones. For
better readers.
LITERATURE KITS
GRAPHIC NOVEL KIT (Genre Study) (Various Titles)
#2783
A graphic novel is a text that uses a combination of print and visuals to communicate the story.
Usually the visuals intensify the meaning and information. Graphic novels are somewhat similar to a
comic book structure but yet are longer in length like a chapter book. Graphic novels are effective tools
for teaching struggling readers, EAL students, and reluctant readers. This kit contains a wide variety of
graphic novels to accommodate the various reading levels and interests in the classroom. This kit
contains 1, 2 or 3 copies of each title as listed below.
Grades 3 - 7
Adventure of Rabbit and Bear Paws - The Sugar Bush (1)
Adventure of Rabbit and Bear Paws - The Voyageurs (1)
Adventure of Rabbit and Bear Paws - True Hearts (1)
Amulet – The Stone Keeper Book One (2)
Amulet – The Stone Keeper’s Curse (1)
Babysitters Club – Kristy’s Great Idea (2)
Babysitters Club – Mary Anne Saves the Day (3)
Babysitters Club – The Truth about Stacey (2)
Bone – Crown of Horns (1)
Bone – Tall Tales (1)
Bone – The Great Cow Race (1)
Chimpanzee Chum (2)
Copper (2)
Ghostopolis (2)
Goosebumps – Terror Trips (2)
Knights of the Lunch Table – The Dodgeball Chronicles (1)
Missile Mouse – The Star Crusher (1)
Smile (2)
The Golden Scarab (1)
The Magic Tile (1)
MYSTERY KIT (Genre Study) (Various) (Gr. 6-7)
This kit contains a total of 30 novels - 2 copies of each of the following 15 titles:
Something’s Fishy at Ash Lake
Mystery of the Secret Dolls
Trouble on Wheels
Sam the Cat Detective
The Trail of the Chocolate Thief
The Dollhouse Murders
You Be the Detective
The Case of the Missing Pitcher
The Magic Within
Mystery of the Secret Tunnel
Secret of the Cards
The Mystery Hideout
Mystery Lights at Blue Harbour
Samantha’s Secret Room
Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Missing Eye
# 1145
MYSTERY KIT (Gr. 3-5)
This kit contains a total of 82 books as follows:
It’s a Mystery -33
Mystery of Time – 15
You Be the Detective – 14
Clue Jr. The Case of the Winning Skateboard – 20
#2785
LITERATURE CIRCLES/READING GROUPS – GR. 3-6
TALES
This kit contains a total of 56 novels – 7 copies of each title
Boy Soup
The Nutmeg Princess
Noodle, Nitwit, Numskull
The King’s Equal
The Wind Wagon
The Year of the Fire
Courage in the Storm
#2773
TALES
This kit contains a total of 64 novels – 8 copies of each title
Boy Soup
The Nutmeg Princess
Noodle, Nitwit, Numskull
The King’s Equal
The Wind Wagon
The Year of the Fire
Courage in the Storm
#2774
FIRST NATIONS TEXT
This kit contains a total of 56 novels – 7 copies of each title
Big Little Dog
How the Robin Got its Red Breast
Finders Keepers
Red Parka Mary
Bird Talk
The Missing Sun
Nanabosho-How the Turtle Got its Shell
Whale Brother
#2775
FIRST NATIONS TEXT
This kit contains a total of 64 novels – 8 copies of each title
Big Little Dog
How the Robin Got its Red Breast
Finders Keepers
Red Parka Mary
Bird Talk
The Missing Sun
Nanabosho-How the Turtle Got its Shell
Whale Brother
#2776
SASKATCHEWAN PRAIRIES – GR. 4
This kit contains a total of 39 novels
A Prairie Year
A Prairie Boy’s Winter
A Prairie Boy’s Summer
Josepha a prairie boys story
The Prairies
Prairie Born
Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan
If you’re not from the prairie
Harvest
The Moccasin Goalie
The Final Game The Further Adventures of the Moccasin Goalie
Our Fathers Poetry and Prose
The Dust Bowl
A Pioneer Story
…..It’s just Prairie
Pioneer Crafts
The New Land A First Year on the Prairie
The Flower Beadwork People
A Prairie Alphabet
#2772
2
4
4
14
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
AUTHOR STUDIES
ELEANOR COERR – AUTHOR STUDY
25
15
#2780
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure
ERIC WILSON - AUTHOR STUDY
2 copies of each of the following novels:
Murder on the Canadian
Vancouver Nightmare
Case of the Golden Boy
Disneyland Hostage
Kootenay Kidnapper
Vampires of Ottawa
Ghost of Lunenburg Manor
Green Gable Detectives
Code Red at the Supermall
Cold Night in Vieux Quebec
Ice Diamond Quest
Prairie Dog Conspiracy
St. Andrews Werewolf
Inuk Mountie Adventure
Summer of Discovery
Terror in Winnipeg
Unmasking of 'Ksan
Escape from Big Muddy
Lost Treasure of Casa Loma
#2038
GORDON KORMAN – AUTHOR STUDY
3
Beware the Fish
3
Go Jump in the Pool!
3
No coins, Please
3
Radio Fifth Grade
3
Who is Bugs Potter?
2
Something Fishy at MacDonald Hall
2
The Zucchini Warriors
2
The Chicken Doesn't Skate
2
Slapshots - The Stars from Mars
2
Slapshots - All-Mars, All-Stars
2
Slapshots - The Face-off Phony
2
Toilet Paper Tigers
2
The Twinkie Squad
2
This Can't Be Happening at MacDonald Hall!
2
Why Did the Underwear Cross the Road?
4
Save MacDonald Hall
2
Videos – Meet the Author
#1226