September 21, 2011

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever

Author/Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Sub genre: Realistic Comedy
Primary Characters: James and Eamon
Secondary Characters: the grandparents, Bill and Pam
Publishing: Harcourt Inc., 2008
Awards: Caldecott Honor 2009

Theme: Friendship is beneficial and adventurous.

Summary: Two friends, Eamon and James, spend a week of their summer break at Eamon's grandparents' house. During their stay, they attend a nature camp, learn new words, enjoy banana waffles, and visit Antarctica. Essentially, it is the tale of their best week ever!

In a classroom, this delightful book can be used to introduce students to writing memories down so that they can be enjoyed by others. Also, it can initiate a class discussion about each child's summer adventures.

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