Classic Middle Grade Novel Study Bundle | Julie of the Wolves, Number the Stars, Island of the Blue Dolphins & One Crazy Summer Trilogy

Build deeper literary understanding with this engaging collection of six complete novel study units. This bundle combines award-winning middle grade novels that explore themes of survival, family, identity, courage, friendship, resilience, and social change.

Students will engage in meaningful reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary development, writing activities, and project-based learning while exploring diverse characters, historical events, and powerful life lessons.

This resource is perfect for literature circles, independent reading, homeschool instruction, guided reading groups, or whole-class novel studies. Each unit is structured to be easy to implement and highly engaging for students.

Included Novel Studies:
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia
Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-Garcia

What’s Included in Each Novel Study:
About the Novel
Chapter or Section Reading Guides
Comprehension Questions
Reflection and Discussion Questions
Key Themes Analysis
Vocabulary Activities
Literary Analysis Activities
Writing Prompts
Extension Activities
Project-Based Learning Activities
Understanding the Big Ideas Activities

Skills Covered:
Reading Comprehension
Literary Analysis
Theme Development
Character Analysis
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary Development
Text Evidence
Written Response

Major Themes Across the Bundle:
Survival and Resilience
Courage and Perseverance
Family Relationships
Friendship and Community
Identity and Self-Discovery
Social Justice and Equality
Independence and Responsibility
Cultural Heritage and Tradition

Recommended Grades 5–8

Perfect For:
Literature Circles
Independent Reading
Guided Reading Groups
Homeschool Curriculum
English Language Arts Classes
Summer Reading Programs
Reading Intervention
Substitute Plans
Distance Learning