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INDEPENDENT  READING BOOK,[object Object],FOURTH GRADE,[object Object],APRIL 2nd, 2010,[object Object],Book-Talk Presentation,[object Object]
I will be sharing . . . ,[object Object]
Stone Fox,[object Object],By:  John Reynolds,[object Object]
GENRE:	Realistic Fiction,[object Object],The short novel Stone Fox is based a true story,[object Object],about a boy and his dog in the Wyoming,[object Object],country.,[object Object],Based on a true story . . .,[object Object]
Main Characters,[object Object],Little Willy,[object Object],He is a ten year-old boy that has lived on a farm with his grandfather ever since his mother’s death.  Willy is a very caring, determined, and smart boy that would do anything to help the people he loves. Willy’s dog is his best friend, and they are inseparable.,[object Object],Searchlight,[object Object],Little Willy’s dog that he has  had all his life.  Searchlight  was named after the white spot on his forehead.  He is very loving, determined, and protective  . . . ,[object Object]
Stone Fox,[object Object],    He is a Native American that  belongs to the Shoshone Tribe.   Stone Fox is entering races  around the country with his team of Samoyeds to win prize money in order to buy back his native land.  He dislikes the “white” man for stealing his native land. ,[object Object],   Grandfather loves to play the harmonica and joke around with his grandson Little Willy. He has a full beard that always  fills with tears when he laughs.  Grandfather and Willy both work hard to harvest the  potatoes on their family farm, UNTIL he suddenly and mysteriously falls ill.,[object Object],Secondary Characters,[object Object],Grandfather,[object Object]
Setting . . . .,[object Object],Willy and his Grandfather live on a small potato farm in the state of Wyoming.  They live in a small farmhouse in the fictitious town of Jackson.  The time of the year is winter, and the surrounding rural landscape is heavily wooded.,[object Object]
Little Willy’s grandfather has fallen ill.  ,[object Object],Doc Smith has decided that he has . . . ,[object Object],GIVEN UP ON LIFE !!!,[object Object],Little Willy is determined to figure out the cause of Grandfather’s illness and how to save him . . .,[object Object],Problem . . .,[object Object]
Rising Action . . . .  ,[object Object]
CLIMAX:	What will happen????,[object Object],Will Little Willy win the race????,[object Object],Will he get the prize money???,[object Object],Will he be able to pay the taxes, keep the farm, and save Grandfather???,[object Object],Will Stone Fox win the race???,[object Object],Will he keep the prize money to pay for his stolen land???,[object Object],Or will Stone Fox show compassion and help Little Willy???,[object Object]
Turn to page 86 in Stone Fox :,[object Object],A Little Preview  . . . . ,[object Object]
To other books. . .,[object Object],As I read this book, I was constantly reminded of another book I read called Because of Winn-Dixie.  The relationship Little Willy had with Searchlight was similar to that of Winn-Dixie and Opal.  It is also another great book about a kid and their dog!,[object Object],   Little Willy’s relationship with his sick grandfather reminded me of the time when my grandfather was really ill.  I would have done anything to save him, even a dangerous dogsled race!!  I am glad that Willy was so determined to win!,[object Object],Some Connections. . . .,[object Object],To my life . . .,[object Object]
My Recommendation . . . ,[object Object],I would recommend this book for anyone who:,[object Object],[object Object]

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