Welcome to Family Book Club! This is an exciting club for families who love to read and is appropriate for ages 8-15. The books chosen are always within the third to sixth grade level but both younger and older kids have enjoyed them! If your child is younger, I encourage the family to read the book aloud together or listen to the audiobook (if available)!
This month we are reading "The Puzzling World of Winston Breen" by Eric Berlin. This is a fun mystery, full of puzzles that you can solve along with Winston, and the prize is treasure! Below is a suggested reading schedule. Every Monday, visit this blog to help guide your reading!
Chapters 11-15
- I am not very good at solving mysteries as I am reading so I had no clue who could have been the burglar. Did you see that coming??
- How would you feel in Winston’s shoes? Would you try to trick Dilmer somehow?
- Winston grabs Dilmer’s cell phone and it is not like cell phones today. Here is a picture of what it looked like:
- What did you think of the book?
We will be having a special virtual event on March 29 at 5 p.m. to meet the author! Register here to receive the WebEx link.
This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library and their Young Reader's Book Club. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Tallyn's Reach Library. Please call 303.627.3050 if you'd like to put one on hold to be picked up at a different branch. Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.
UPCOMING APRIL BOOK
"Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
Suggested reading schedule:
- Monday, March 29 - Sunday, April 3: Chapters 1 (June 2, 2014) – 9 (June 12, 2014 to Mr. James Brown)
- Monday, April 4 - Sunday, April 10: Chapter 10 (June 14, 2014) – 18 (June 18, 2014)
- Monday, April 11 - Sunday, April 17: Chapters 19 (June 18, 2014 later) – 27 (June 26, 2014 to Mr. Brown)
- Monday, April 18 - Sunday, April 25: Chapters 28 (June 26, 2014 to Agnes) -36 (July 10, 2014)
We will be having a special virtual event on Monday, April 26 at 5 p.m. to meet the author! Please register here to receive the WebEx link.
This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and their Young Reader's Book Club.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Tallyn's Reach Library. Please call 303.627.3050 if you'd like to put one on hold to be picked up at a different branch - (303.627.3050). Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.
Family Book Club: "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak
with Tess
Welcome to Family Book Club! This is an exciting club for families who love to read and is appropriate for ages 8-15. The books chosen are always within the third to sixth grade level but both younger and older kids will enjoy them! If your child is younger, I encourage the family to read the book aloud together or listen to the audiobook (if available)!
In February, we will be reading "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak. This is a fun mystery set in Denver, Colorado! Kazu Jones sets out on a mission to discover who is dognapping all the pooches of the city!
We will be having a special virtual event on March 1 at 5 p.m. to meet the author, Shauna Holyoak, on WebEx! Register here to receive the WebEx link.
This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and their Young Reader's Book Club.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at Tallyn's Reach Library. If this is not your home branch, please put the book on hold via the catalog or give us a call at 303.627.3050. Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.
Chapters 22-32
1. In the lunchroom, Kazu calmly told Madeleine that she was being unkind. Do you think this was the right thing to do?
2. What is your favorite Halloween tradition?
3. Would you let Madeleine help with the investigation?
4. Do you understand why Kazu's mom is upset? Do you agree with her or not?
5. Did you think Genki would be taken? Do you think this will push Kazu to be even more focused on cracking the case?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Next week, we'll be reading chapters 33-47!
Family Book Club: "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak
with Tess
Welcome to Family Book Club! This is an exciting club for families who love to read and is appropriate for ages 8-15. The books chosen are always within the third to sixth grade level but both younger and older kids will enjoy them! If your child is younger, I encourage the family to read the book aloud together or listen to the audiobook (if available)!
In February, we will be reading "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak. This is a fun mystery set in Denver, Colorado! Kazu Jones sets out on a mission to discover who is dognapping all the pooches of the city!
We will be having a special virtual event on March 1 at 5 p.m. to meet the author, Shauna Holyoak, on WebEx! Register here to receive the WebEx link.
This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and their Young Reader's Book Club.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at Tallyn's Reach Library. If this is not your home branch, please put the book on hold via the catalog or give us a call at 303.627.3050. Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.
Discussion Questions for Chapters 11-21
1. The evidence March finds on Mr. Crowley's computer is suspicious. Do you think he's involved with the dognappings or just interested in the case?
2. Do you think Mr. Crowley knows what Kazu and March did?
3. Kazu has been lying and keeping secrets, which makes her tummy hurt. Has this ever happened to you?
4. Do you think doing wrong things (computer hacking, garbage looting) makes up for a good thing (potentially stopping the dognappings)?
5. Are you more or less convinced that Mr. Crowley is involved after their conversation at the bus?
Share your thoughts in the comments below and read chapters 22-32 for next week's discussion!
Family Book Club: "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak
with Tess
Welcome to Family Book Club! This is an exciting club for families who love to read and is appropriate for ages 8-15. The books chosen are always within the third to sixth grade level but both younger and older kids will enjoy them! If your child is younger, I encourage the family to read the book aloud together or listen to the audiobook (if available)!
In February, we will be reading "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak. This is a fun mystery set in Denver, Colorado! Kazu Jones sets out on a mission to discover who is dognapping all the pooches of the city!
We will be having a special virtual event on March 1 at 5 p.m. to meet the author, Shauna Holyoak, on WebEx! Register here to receive the WebEx link.
This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and their Young Reader's Book Club.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at Tallyn's Reach Library. If this is not your home branch, please put the book on hold via the catalog or give us a call at 303.627.3050. Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.
Below is a suggested reading schedule. Every Monday in February, a new blog post will be available to help guide your reading!
Monday, Feb. 1 - Sunday, Feb. 7: Chapters 1-10
Monday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 14: Chapters 11- 21
Monday, Feb. 15 - Sunday, Feb. 21: Chapters 22 - 32
Monday, Feb. 22 - Sunday Feb. 28: Chapters 33-47
Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith
TODAY: Aurora Public Library and Jefferson County Public Library welcome S.D. Smith, author of "The Green Ember" for a virtual visit on today at 5 p.m. Register for the event here.
Chapters 31 (Jupiter's Crossing) - Chapter 44 (The Beginning)
1. After Heather and Picket learn about their family's betrayal, did you imagine them doing something heroic to earn back the other rabbit's trust?
2. Helmber tells Picket that the rabbit's cannot win against their enemies and the Mended Wood is a fantasy. Do you agree with him?
3. How do you feel about Kyle? Is he telling Heather the truth?
4. It's not fair to accuse Heather and Picket of being disloyal just because their uncles were. Why do you think the other rabbits cannot trust them/attack them in the Savory Den?
5. Were you expecting all that happened at the end? (Jupiter Smalls, Kyle betrayal, etc.)
Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith
Aurora Public Library and Jefferson County Public Library welcome S.D. Smith, author of "The Green Ember" for a virtual visit on Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. Register for the event here.
Get ready for this special event by reading "The Green Ember" throughout January! Free copies (that you can keep) are available at Aurora Public Libraries, while supplies last. Please call your branch to see if there are copies remaining. Unlimited copies of the eAudiobook are available free with your library card via HooplaDigital.
For JCPL patrons, "The Green Ember" is available for checkout and online as an eAudiobook via HooplaDigital and Axis360.
Below is a suggested reading schedule. Every Monday, there will be a new blog post related to the chapters we read that week!
- Monday, Jan. 4 - Sunday, Jan. 10: Prologue - Chapter 14 (Forest Flight)
- Monday, Jan. 11 - Sunday, Jan. 17: Chapter 15 (Picket's Check) - Chapter 30 (The Green Ember)
- Monday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 24: Chapter 31 (Jupiter's Crossing) - Chapter 44 (The Beginning)
Chapters 15 (Picket's Check) - 30 (The Green Ember)
1. Do you think Picket and Heather will be safe at the Savory Den?
2. Who are some of the rabbits they meet there?
3. What was the point of the swinging birds on ropes hanging in the tree? What went wrong when Helmer was fighting them?
4. Why are some of the rabbits are not very friendly toward Heather and Picket?
5. Did you expect the news that Heather and Picket are told about their family?
Don't forget to register to virtually meet S.D. Smith on Jan. 25!
Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith
Aurora Public Library and Jefferson County Public Library welcome S.D. Smith, author of "The Green Ember" for a virtual visit on Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. Register for the event here.
Get ready for this special event by reading "The Green Ember" throughout January! Free copies (that you can keep) are available at Aurora Public Libraries, while supplies last. Please call your branch to see if there are copies remaining. Unlimited copies of the eAudiobook are available free with your library card via HooplaDigital.
For JCPL patrons, "The Green Ember" is available for checkout and online as an eAudiobook via HooplaDigital and Axis360.
Below is a suggested reading schedule. Every Monday, there will be a new blog post related to the chapters we read that week!
- Monday, Jan. 4 - Sunday, Jan. 10: Prologue - Chapter 14 (Forest Flight)
- Monday, Jan. 11 - Sunday, Jan. 17: Chapter 15 (Picket's Check) - Chapter 30 (The Green Ember)
- Monday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 24: Chapter 31 (Jupiter's Crossing) - Chapter 44 (The Beginning)
Chapters Prologue - 14 (Leave your thoughts in the comments below)
- When Father is telling Heather and Picket the story of King Jupiter, did you feel like the family was connected to the King somehow?
- When the wolves arrived, were you worried their parents Heather and Picket would not escape? Do you think their parents and Jacks are okay?
- Who are the two rabbits that helped save Heather and Picket?
- Why do you think Picket doesn't like Smalls?
- Can you guess why the wolves are destroying towns?
Don't forget to register to virtually meet S.D. Smith on Jan. 25!
Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith
Aurora Public Library and Jefferson County Public Library welcome S.D. Smith, author of "The Green Ember" for a virtual visit on Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. Register for the event here.
Get ready for this special event by reading "The Green Ember" throughout January! FREE copies (that you can keep) are available at all Aurora Public Library branches, while supplies last. Unlimited copies of the eAudiobook are available free with your library card via HooplaDigital.
For JCPL patrons, "The Green Ember" is available for checkout and online as an eAudiobook via HooplaDigital and Axis360.
Below is a suggested reading schedule. Every Monday, there will be a new blog post related to the chapters we read that week! Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Reading Schedule
Monday, Jan. 4 - Sunday, Jan. 10: Prologue - Chapter 14 (Forest Flight)
Monday, Jan. 11 - Sunday, Jan. 17: Chapter 15 (Picket's Check) - Chapter 30 (The Green Ember)
Monday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 24: Chapter 31 (Jupiter's Crossing) - Chapter 44 (The Beginning)
Family Book Club Year in Review: "Stella By Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
by Tess
Join Family Book Club on Monday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. as we meet to discuss our favorite book(s) from this year! Here is the final of my four favorite books from this year.
"Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
Stella by Starlight is a historical fiction novel about Stella and her family who live in North Carolina in the 1930s. They experience hatred and racism from the KKK (Klu Klux Klan) but find strength and joy in their community. That's what I loved most about this book. I really enjoy stories about people who come together and support each other during difficult times. I love stories about people who fight for their rights and persevere in spite of obstacles.
Stella is a very endearing character. She struggles in writing class. While most kids pursue things that come easily for them, Stella has a passion for something she finds challenging. Stella loves to write and she works hard to improve. She is brave, sweet, and tenacious. Above all, she and her family have hope.
I highly recommend this book. Hopefully, you will learn some history and be inspired by the characters, as I was. It is available in print and as an eAudiobook via HooplaDigital. Click here to place a hold or check it out.
Family Book Club Year in Review: "Mimus" by Lilli Thal
by Tess
On Monday, Dec. 28 at 5p.m., Family Book Club will be meeting to discuss our favorite book(s) from this year! Each Monday of December I will be posting a short book recommendation for four of my favorite novels that I read in 2020. Register to receive the Zoom link here.
"When Stars are Scattered" by Omar Mohamed & Victoria Jamieson
In this historical fiction graphic novel, Omar and Hassan are separated from their mother when war hits Somalia. They are forced to flee with neighbors to a refugee camp in Kenya. They live there for 15 years before being relocated to America. The story of their lives is one over 70 million people are currently experiencing and most people never get to leave the camps. This book is an eye-opening account of life in a refugee camp, how difficult it is, but also how much love and support there is in the community, at least in Omar's experience.
I appreciate that it is a graphic novel (and don't let anyone tell you those aren't real books!) because the imagery is that much more powerful. You can literally see how Omar and Hassan lived in the refugee camp. I am a visual learner and I know I'm not the only one! Sometimes it is difficult to imagine another person's experience without actually seeing it for yourself.
The graphic novel is illustrated by Victoria Jamieson who has written many other graphic novels such as "Roller Girl". The dialogue and other text is written by Omar himself, which makes the book a memoir as well. I highly recommend this book!
"When Stars Are Scattered" is available in print as as an eComic via Overdrive, free with your library card.
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