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The Cricket in Times Square by George Seldon |
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A displaced cricket befriends a mouse, a cat and a little boy whose family runs a newsstand in a subway station. The cricket brings fame and fortune to the struggling family business before returning to his country home in Connecticut. |
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Book Summary |
Study Highlights |
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| Reading Level: | 4th - 6th | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Medium to difficult |
| Category: | Fantasy | Comprehension: | Light |
| Setting: | New York subway station | Critical Thinking: | Light |
| Theme: | Friendship | Biblical Focus: | Trust in God |
| Paperback Novel: | 151 pages | Study Guide: | 6 units |
Related Studies: Music, Chinese culture, family-run business, relocating
Barbara's Note: A great story for those new to this curriculum, it moves right along and is wonderfully believable. The study guide is not as intensive or heavy as the more advanced books, providing a non-threatening introduction to the TLP system. One of the favorites among both boys and girls. (Grade 5)