Comprehension questions and answer keys that cover the entire novel. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of. A ruthless villain known as weasel commits unspeakable atrocities in the frontier wilderness. Weasel by cynthia defelice is a historical fiction novel. 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. Carl hiaasens chomp and cynthia defelices wild life have little in common thematically, to say nothing of the fact that one. We will explore the historical context of ohio in 1839 and learn about the harrowing journey of 11. Cynthia defelice 1951 biography personal, addresses. Page 16 you know how when a weasel is halfway into its molt, it show part of its white winter coat and part of it brown summer coat. I thought that was an exciting way to begin a book. Erik is preparing for his firstever hunting trip when he learns that his parents are being deployed to iraq. It also concerns the time in us history when the government paid indian fighters to. Cynthia defelice reads from her book bringing ezra back duration.
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 by cynthia defelice novel activities by a will to. Defelice has somehow shaken words loose from their fixed dictionary. This weasel is an insatiable serial killer nat geo. Now, in 1906, tyler is, a gifted artist who cares deeply for the regions alreadyendangered wildlife. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and blood thirsty. They will create a character profile that explains what a character does, says, and. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while recovering from an injury, 11yearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge. Worked variously as a barn painter, daycare provider, and advertising layout artist. Weasel has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Defelice p1998 recorded books, llc more from the same. When 12yearold nathans family is victimized, the boy is determined to avenge the wrongs on his own. A masterfully told, riveting tale sure to inspire strong discussion about moral choices. How do you believe the setting is going to impact the characters.
Set in ohio, in 1839, the book explores the concept of evil, guilt and the need for revenge. Weasel, atheneum 1990, isbn 0027264572 1993 sequoyah book award winner. Her books feature young people thrust into situations that require them to make vital decisions and assume responsibilities far beyond their years. Weasel is another wonderful book byu cynthia defelice. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while recovering from an injury, 11yearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Weasel paints a stark picture of ohio frontier life in 1839. Read wild life by cynthia defelice available from rakuten kobo. Weasel cynthia defelice paperback harpercollins publishers. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the.
Cynthia c defelice alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as the weasel and makes a. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and bloodthirsty. Do you think it as effective as a nonfiction book about the pioneers in ohio would be. Her books have been nominated for an edgar allen poe award and listed as american library association notable childrens books and bank street best. Weasel by cynthia defelice and cynthia defelice 1991. Defelice returns to the ohio wilderness of 1840 to tell a very different but no less compelling story. Cynthia defelices weasel is a fastpaced work of historical fiction set in the early 19th century ohio wilderness. Oct 31, 2008 in 1839, deep in the ohio woods, a boys life is changed forever by two people. A little cabin, out in the middle of the wilderness. Fans and newcomers will be satisfied with this longawaited sequel. Weasel by cynthia defelice is a riveting historical fiction novel that is perfect for the intermediate grades.
It also concerns the time in us history when the government paid indian fighters to kill indians in territories in which settlers were arriving. This is a 5 page free sample from my common core aligned book study for weasel, by cynthia defelice. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Cynthia defelice is the author of many bestselling books for young readers, including the ghost of fossil glen, signal, the missing manatee, and weasel. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. In 1839, deep in the ohio woods, a boys life is changed forever by two people. Cynthia defelice audiobooks download instantly today. Cynthia defelice is the author of many bestselling books for young readers, including the ghost of fossil glen, wild life, signal, the missing manatee, and weasel. Eleven year old nathan and his younger sister molly have been waiting 6 days for their father to come back from hunting. Cynthia defelice is an excellent writer who knows how to bring imagery and emotions to life. There are plenty of suspenseful books that dont include a wild psychopath cutting out a mans tongue and then forcing him to watch as his wife.
Years ago, tylers pa woke from a drunken stupor next to a dead man and, afraid hed be convicted of a murder he didnt commit, changed his name and moved his wife and son from new york to the everglades. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The name has haunted my sleep and made my awake hours uneasy for as long as i can remember. Cynthia defelice is the awardwinning author of over thirty books for young readers. Sep 23, 2016 weasel chapters 1 and 2 discussion questions remember to cite textual evidence in your responses. She has written many novels and most of them have won awards. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, 11yearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge.
In an article in horn book announcing the book as the winner of the boston globehorn book award for best picture book for 2001, a contributor wrote that the book provides readers with the sensation less of reading a book and more of listening to a story being told. Defelice has 31 books on goodreads with 15578 ratings. Now that the shawnees are dead or have left, weasel has turned on the settlers. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for chapters, along with a character analysis activity, and all answer keys. Wild life by cynthia defelice is a story of adventure and survival, in which erik learns about the challenges and satisfactions of living off the land, the power of. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is. A mystery about fishing and family cynthia defelice. Free weasel worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
Make an inference about why mamas locket is significant. The book called weasel, by cynthia defelice, is a jaw dropping mysterious book full of. 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. Weasel by defelice, cynthia carol hursts childrens literature site. It documents the intimate bond between the pioneers and their land, and the. Why weasel activities are your students about to read weasel, by cynthia defelice. Ive used all the included activities in my own classroom. Newark public schools, newark, ny, elementary school media specialist, 198087. In this lesson plan, youll help your students analyze the characters in the book weasel by cynthia defelice. Cynthia carter defelice born 1951 is an american childrens writer. Cynthia defelice is currently considered a single author.
Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered. Cynthia defelice is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge. 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. She has written 16 novels and 12 picture books for young readers. Is defelices book an argument against the death penalty. Cynthia defelice author 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. Free weasel study unit worksheets for teachers to print. An american bookseller pick of the lists, and a school library journal best book, weasel is filled with danger and suspense. I like working at two oclock in the morning if i want to, and wearing pajamas or comfy clothes to work. One of weasel s victims is elevenyearold nathans pa.
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. Some of the published credits of cynthia defelice include weasel, the missing manatee, the ghost of poplar point ghos. Show synopsis alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel. Once all the native americans have fled, weasel stays in ohio. 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. Wild life by cynthia defelice overdrive rakuten overdrive. Weasel book by cynthia c defelice half price books marketplace. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. I enjoy the thrill of creating a character out of thin air, and of feeling that character come to life beneath my fingers on the computer keyboard. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. Weasel book by cynthia c defelice 4 available editions.
This lesson introduces the plot and characters of cynthia defelice s childrens novel weasel. Cynthia c defelice alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising. When erik rescues a dog thats been stuck by a porcupine, big darrell says erik. Mar 25, 2015 cynthia defelice reads from her book bringing ezra back duration. 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. The rampart library district will remain closed until further notice. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is. Nathans first personnarration is realistic, and his adventures are exciting. Defelice, including the ghost of fossil glen, and weasel, and more on. The book is a wonderful one for teaching about history, and it also touches on timeless themes such as family.
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