Ala notable childrens book an american bookseller pick of the. We will complete our word wizards and our chapter discussion questions in notability or in our binders. When 12yearold nathans family is victimized, the boy is determined to avenge the wrongs on his own. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge. Weasel by defelice, cynthia carol hursts childrens literature site. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991, paperback for sale. Cynthia defelice 1951 biography personal, addresses. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Her books have been nominated for an edgar allan poe award and listed as american library association notable childrens books and bank street best childrens book of the year, among numerous other honors. How is weasle by cynthia defelice historical answers. We will explore the historical context of ohio in 1839 and learn about the harrowing journey of 11. The book weasel is a five star book about a boy who is haunted in his dreams about a blood thirsty man who is refered to as weasel. This lesson introduces the plot and characters of cynthia defelices childrens novel weasel. Weasel by cynthia defelice is one of those great books for kids that i read to all five of my children. Cynthia defelice reads from her book bringing ezra back. The main characters are ezra, nathan, nathans dad and weasel. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for chapters, along with a character analysis activity, and all answer keys. Cynthia defelice is the author of many bestselling books, including the ghost of fossil glen, signal, the missing manatee, and weasel.
Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and. Weasel cynthia defelice paperback harpercollins publishers. The book is a wonderful one for teaching about history, and it also touches on timeless themes such as family. Defelice, including the ghost of fossil glen, and weasel, and more on. A ruthless villain known as weasel commits unspeakable atrocities in the frontier wilderness.
Weasel by cynthia defelice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Weasel by cynthia defelice is a historical fiction novel after the removal act of 1830, the u. The character nathan contemplated killing him, but then decides not to. I was really into the book so much i thought i saw everything.
Nathan does not feel as good about it as he thought he would, he even helped to bury him. Novel study weasel by cynthia defelice due sep 23, 2016 by 11. The book called weasel, by cynthia defelice, is a jaw dropping mysterious book full of traveling and culture. Her books have been nominated for an edgar allan poe award and listed as american library association notable childrens books and bank street best childrens books of the year, among numerous other honors. Dad heads out for a couple of hours to grab food and firewood and things like that, but soon turns there dad is gone for days. This book is excellent it is good for kid under age 12. Weasel book by cynthia c defelice 4 available editions. I loved the way that cynthia defelice did with the book.
They know something is wrong, but have no idea what to do about it. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Eleven year old nathan and his younger sister molly have been waiting 6 days for their father to come back from hunting. It also concerns the time in us history when the government paid indian fighters to. The ghost of fossil glen ghost mysteries book 1 cynthia defelice. Nathan and his sister are left to take care of the house, him and his sister take care of the farm and do. Weasel by cynthia c defelice, 97803807585, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Set in ohio, in 1839, the book explores the concept of evil, guilt and the need for revenge. Like his namesake, the weasel, he hunts by night and sleeps by day, and he kills not because he is hungry, but for the sport of it. Cynthia defelice 1951 biography personal, addresses, career, member, honors awards, writings, sidelights cynthia c. One of the main characters has had his tongue chopped off by weasel, which.
In a story set 150 years ago, nathan, 11, survives an encounter with a maniacal killer and learns a valuable lesson about violence and revenge. Once all the native americans have fled, weasel stays in ohio. Weasel by cynthia defelice wednesday, may 19, 2010. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Check out all the wonderful young adult novels by cynthia defelice. What is the theme of weasel by cynthia defelice answers. Set in ohio, in 1839, the book explores the concept of. September 1840 marks five months since twelveyearold nathan fowlers lifethreatening encounter with weasel, the heartless man who stalked nathan like a wild animal through the forest. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991 this weeks book, weasel, is set in 1839 ohio. Hobbs the ghost of cutler creek the ghost of fossil glen the light on hogback hill the ghost of poplar point lostmans river missing manatee nowhere to.
Now that the shawnees are dead or have left, weasel has turned on the settlers. Short stories for young hunters michael waguespack. This is a 5 page free sample from my common core aligned book study for weasel, by cynthia defelice. Why weasel activities are your students about to read weasel, by cynthia defelice. This longanticipated sequel to her novel weasel is a masterful adventure story, in. In the beginning i was not sure if i wanted to go on reading because i thought it was ging to be weird. A masterfully told, riveting tale sure to inspire strong discussion about moral choices.
This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for wh. Nathan and molly have been waiting for days for their father to return from hunting when a mysterious mute stranger comes to their door carrying their deceased mothers locket. The apprenticeship of lucas whitaker bringing ezra back death at devils bridge devils bridge fort the ghost and mrs. Best book designation, new york public library, 1994, for mule eggs. But now that ive read the whole book iam so glad that i kept reading. Listen to cynthia defelice read from her childrens book bringing ezra back. It also concerns the time in us history when the government paid indian fighters to kill indians in territories in which settlers were arriving. Nathans father steps into a bear trap set by weasel, a former indian fighter, noted for his brutality, who has stayed near the banks of the ohio to prey on settlers after the shawnee have moved on. I dont consider myself overly sensitive, its just a very graphic book. If i was nathans age i would not be able to handle. Weasel has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The name has haunted my sleep and made my awake hours uneasy for as long as i can remember. It only has some vulgar language and partial cannabilism.
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