INSIDE THE STORY: Setting: The story takes place in a department store where Corduroy, a small stuffed bear, resides. Main Character: Corduroy is a small, endearing stuffed bear eagerly awaiting adoption by someone special. Inciting Incident: Lisa, a little girl, expresses interest in adopting Corduroy, but her mother hesitates due to a missing button on […]
Story: Clifford the Big Red Dog written by Norman Bridwell
INSIDE THE STORY: Gift of a Tiny Puppy: The narrative commences with a little girl receiving a small, red puppy as a gift, setting the stage for the extraordinary journey that follows. Unprecedented Growth: The small pup undergoes an incredible transformation, growing into the largest dog in the world. This central premise serves as the […]
Story: Chrysanthemum written by Kevin Henkes
INSIDE THE STORY: Chrysanthemum Introduction: She first falls in love with Chrysanthemum, a young mouse with a peculiar and lengthy name. Classmate teasing: Jo, Rita, and the state of Victoria, three of her classmates, insult Chrysanthemum. Her peers make fun of her name tag because it is too long, and she is teased for being […]
Story: Charlotte’s Web Written by E.B. White
INSIDE THE STORY: The Birth of Wilbur: Piglet Wilbur is the tiniest of his litter when he is born. A young girl named Fern encourages her father to protect Wilbur from certain death. The friendship of Fern: Fern grows to be close to Wilbur and comes to appreciate and admire him. Her support for Wilbur’s […]
Story: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl
INSIDE THE STORY: The Lowly Life of Charlie Bucket: Charlie’s family suffers from poverty and they reside on the outskirts of the town. Every day, he walks by the famous chocolate factory owned by Willy Wonka. The Chocolate Factory of Willy Wonka: The owner of the world’s greatest chocolate factory, Willy Wonka, is an unidentified […]
Story: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Written by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
INSIDE THE STORY: Pattern and Repetition: The phrase “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?” is followed on each page by the introduction of a new animal and its color, creating a recurring and predictable pattern in the story. Order of Animal Succession: An eagle spots a redbird. A Yellow Duck is spotted by […]
Story: Bridge to Terabithia written by Katherine Paterson
INSIDE THE STORY: Leslie Burke and Jess Aarons are the characters: Promising artist Jess is battling the demands and difficulties of his family, as well as his academic life. Leslie, a lively and creative young woman, becomes a close friend of Jess’s and infuses his world with uniqueness and insight. Terabithia’s creation: To escape the […]
Story: Black Beauty written by Anna Sewell
INSIDE THE STORY: Story Point of View: A unique and sensitive look into the life of a horse is offered by the story, which is told from the viewpoint of a horse by the name of Black Beauty. Early Respect and Prayer: Black Beauty is raised by a kind and understanding master who shows him […]
Story: Because of Winn-Dixie written by Kate DiCamillo
INSIDE THE STORY: Opal’s Desertion and Isolation: The main character, Opal, struggles with thoughts of abandonment by her mother and loneliness. Opal’s tiny shoulders are extremely emotionally oppressed by her mother’s disappearance. Discovery of Winn-Dixie: The finding of Winn-Dixie In a market, Opal finds a lost dog and gives him the name Winn-Dixie. Opal’s life […]
Story: Anne of Green Gables written by L.M. Montgomery
INSIDE THE STORY: The Arrival of Anne Shirley: The imaginative orphan Anne is sent, by error, to live at Green Gables with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. At first, Marilla and Matthew were going to adopt a kid to help out on the farm. Location: The narrative takes place in Prince Edward Island, Canada’s beautiful landscape. […]