Buy a cheap copy of lostmans river book by cynthia c. Erik carlson has just passed the new york state hunter safety class, and is all set to go on his firstever pheasant hunting trip, when his life is turned upside down. Mar 3, 2017 this 47 page book companion for weasel, by cynthia defelice, contains comprehension work along with vocabulary activities by chapter. This is a very good book if your intrested in wildlife or you just liked weasel, which i liked too. Nathan does not feel as good about it as he thought he would, he even helped to bury him. Cynthia defelice is the author of many bestselling titles for young readers, including the novels wild life, the ghost of cutler creek, signal, and the missing manatee, as well as the picture books, one potato, two potato, and casey in the bath. Weasel cynthia defelice paperback harpercollins publishers. Set in ohio, in 1839, the book explores the concept of evil, guilt and the need for revenge. The name has haunted my sleep and made my awake hours uneasy for as long as i can remember. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The character nathan contemplated killing him, but then decides not to. Weasel, cynthia defelice port arthur public library. Then, my mom got me a book from her called lostmans river. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Erik wants to stay in upstate new york with a friend whose father has been helping them get their hunter safety certificates and dreams of living like the pioneers, camping out and shooting game for food. 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. There are plenty of suspenseful books that dont include a wild psychopath cutting out a. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Buy cynthia defelice ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
Weasel, atheneum 1990, isbn 0027264572 1993 sequoyah book award winner. I think the main setting of this book is a 12 year old kid has to face a man name weasel. The intended audience for her novels is children of reading ages nine to twelve. I once met cynthia in buffalo, new york, when i was 9. This lesson introduces the plot and characters of cynthia defelice s childrens novel weasel. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991 this weeks book, weasel, is set in 1839 ohio. This is a 5 page free sample from my common core aligned book study for weasel, by cynthia defelice. Eleven year old nathan and his younger sister molly have been waiting 6 days for their father to come back from hunting. Roger sutton, writing in the bulletin of the center for childrens books, dubbed the story sentimental in the best sense. Her books feature young people thrust into situations that require them to make vital decisions and assume responsibilities far beyond their years. A rare boyandhisgun story that accepts a hunting culture instead of demonizing the tool. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Weasel by cynthia defelice wednesday, may 19, 2010. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wi. She has written 16 novels and 12 picture books for young readers. Why weasel activities are your students about to read weasel, by cynthia defelice. You are to address me as most excellent of all masters. The student work is organized by every chapter, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. After seeing her talk about her books, the topics she talked about were intresting. Cynthia defelice 1951 biography personal, addresses. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of blooms taxonomy. Weasel paints a stark picture of ohio frontier life in 1839. Weasel by cynthia defelice is a historical fiction novel after the removal act of 1830, the u. Cynthia defelice is the author of many bestselling books for young readers, including the ghost of fossil glen, signal, the missing manatee, and weasel. The setting and where it takes place is ohio in 1839. I was really into the book so much i thought i saw everything.
I dont like guns, i dont like hunting and i sure dont like the idea of a kid hunting. Miss goodall and the wild chimpanzees 1965 wildlife documentary a national geographic film duration. 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. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and blood thirsty. This lesson introduces the plot and characters of cynthia defelices childrens novel weasel. Nathans mom died a long time ago but ezra used be bring medicine for her. The down and dirty, you cant picture nothing, because as soon as you do, its something. Setting summary i liked this book because its my type of book. Danger stalks the swamplandlostmans river is home to tyler maccauley and his family, just as it is to thousands of birds and other wildlife that share natures.
I dont like guns, i dont like hunting and i sure dont like the idea of a kid hunting with a gun. Her books have been nominated for an edgar allen poe award and listed as american library association notable childrens books and bank street best childrens book of the year, among numerous other honors. When nathans father is attacked by weasel, nathan takes the law into his own hands. Weasel by cynthia defelice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nathan rushes home to find all the animals slaughtered. His army reservist parents are both being unexpectedly deployed to iraq. Comprehension and vocabulary by chapter vocabulary. Sep 23, 2016 weasel chapters 1 and 2 discussion questions remember to cite textual evidence in your responses. The book is a wonderful one for teaching about history, and it also touches on timeless themes such as family. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991, paperback for sale. Her books have been nominated for an edgar allan poe award and listed as american library.
The book called weasel, by cynthia defelice, is a jaw dropping mysterious. Once all the native americans have fled, weasel stays in ohio. If i was nathans age i would not be able to handle. Cynthia defelice is currently considered a single author. Weasel chapters 1 and 2 discussion questions remember to cite textual evidence in your responses. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Erik, a young boy who had to move to north dakota because his parents where drafted off to war.
I think i really like this book the way all things heppen step by step and mystry. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is. Make an inference about why mamas locket is significant. Nathan and molly catch a glimpse of the devilish man called weasel, whose treacherous deeds have terrified the settlers.
Vocabulary chapter 1 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. So, when i got wild life in the mail, i couldnt wait to read it. The title of the book is weasel and the auther is cynthia c. Carl hiaasens chomp and cynthia defelices wild life have little in common.
A mystery about fishing and family cynthia defelice. What is the theme of weasel by cynthia defelice answers. Praised for her talent as a storyteller as well as her writing skills, cynthia defelice creates childrens stories that are drawn from the folk tradition, american history, and contemporary society. We will explore the historical context of ohio in 1839 and learn about the harrowing journey of 11. Now that the shawnees are dead or have left, weasel has turned on the settlers. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. How do you believe the setting is going to impact the characters. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and.
Wild life by cynthia defelice is a story of adventure and survival, in which erik learns about the. Encouraged by the success of her first book, defelice left library work and embarked on a career as a fulltime writer, continuing to alternate novels for older readers with picture books for. Begin with a phrase telling which book you are writing about and then tell your opinion. Wild life by cynthia defelice book report prezi by jamon. They know something is wrong, but have no idea what to do about it. By cynthia defelice cool sad sad unlonely forgiving confident bored scared scared heavyhearted heartbroken excited miserable angry eric. Her novels have been nominated for an edgar allan poe award and listed as american library association notable childrens books. The main characters are ezra, nathan, nathans dad and weasel. 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. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this wild life study guide and get instant. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and bloodthirsty. Cynthia defelice fsg books for young readers farrar, straus and giroux byr 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
My kids love all of her books especially weasel and the ghost of fossil glen. Cynthia carter defelice born 1951 is an american childrens writer. 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. Both of eriks reservist parents are being deployed to iraq. I give this 5 star easily, wild life is a sad and funny book. Name pronunciation with cynthia defelice audio excerpt from weasel name pronunciation with cynthia. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for chapters, along with a character analysis activity, and all answer keys. Defelice, including the ghost of fossil glen, and weasel, and more on. In 1839, deep in the ohio woods, a boys life is changed forever by two people. Share weasel by cynthia defelice 1991, paperback weasel by cynthia defelice 1991, paperback 1 product rating. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Weasel, cynthia defelice resource information the item weasel, cynthia defelice represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in port arthur public library. An american bookseller pick of the lists, and a school library journal best book, weasel is filled with danger and suspense. Ala notable childrens book an american bookseller pick of the. This book begins with the sentence, the dogs were dozing in their usual places by the fire when the knock came. Novel study weasel by cynthia defelice instructure. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Cynthia defelice is the author of many popular books, including wild life, the ghost of fossil glen, signal, and the missing manatee. Jul 17, 2010 write the opening sentence to your opinion essay responding to the actions of nathan in cynthia defelices novel weasel. Weasel likes to kill settlers from around hi place who ever comes to settle close to him he kills them. I suggest it to anyone who can relate to the prairies i can.