Description
Battle of Junk Mountain By Lauren Abbey Greenberg Novel Study… This book is a middle school learning favorite and an easy addition to existing curriculum materials. This novel study uses engaging and fun alternative activities instead of the typical, boring worksheets!
Additionally, this novel study is great for children who have a special relationship with a grandparent. Children who are experiencing their friends growing up “faster” than they are and children who find themselves or others using contempt prior to investigation will benefit from this novel, as well. Plus there is a significant piece about the weird neighbor boy and Shayne learning how he isn’t so bad and focuses on problem-solving to find ways to work with others even when you might be in pain.
Background:
This is a story of Shayne Whittaker, twelve years old who spends her summers on the coast of Maine visiting her grandmother, Bea, and playing with her best friend Poppy. Both Shayne and Bea are collectors in their own ways: Shayne enjoys searching for sea glass and weaving friendship bracelets with Poppy, while Bea scours flea markets for valuable finds, much of which she adds to a growing pile in her house that Shayne jokingly calls Junk Mountain.
This summer, though, everything has changed. Poppy would rather talk about boys than bracelets, and Bea’s collecting mania has morphed into hoarding. Only Linc, the weird Civil War-obsessed kid next door, pays attention to her.
Turns out, Linc’s collected a secret of his own, one that could enrage the meanest lobsterman on the planet, his grandpa. What begins as the worst summer of Shayne’s life becomes the most meaningful, as she proactively works to save her friendships, rescue her grandmother, and protect the memories she loves the most.
The Battle of Junk Mountain By Lauren Abbey Greenberg Novel Study has 11 projects and activities are included. They require limited supplies and encourage independence and practical application of age-appropriate ELA & Math skills. Students are encouraged to plan and develop their thoughts and can easily be guided by an adult or sibling.
Includes advice on how to support your child/student if they are struggling. If you have any questions, please contact us for support!
*A New York State Certified Teacher created this unit
