The Year of the Rat

Recommended For: All Ages, Page Mages (7-10 year olds)

Topics Explored

• Moon Festival
• Rats
• Writing letters
• Chinese immigrants

Overview of The Year of the Rat

In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.

About Page Mage Guides

This Page Mage Guide is a monthly guide that explores rabbit trails into science, history, geography, language arts, cuisine, handicrafts, art, and games from a read-aloud chapter book. Bookish Adventure is a complete curriculum, except for math and phonics, that needs to be explored individually, depending on your child's current level. 

Included in this guide:

• Planning tools for a peaceful homeschool
• Book menu and morning basket suggestions
• Printable poem and illustrations
• Monthly overview and weekly plans
• Book club party planner and suggestions
• QR codes and hyperlinks for printed and digital use
• Optional activities for flex days and deeper learning
• Multimedia list of videos and podcasts

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