In the mid 1800's most people thought girls should be lady-like. Charlotte wasn't, but she was smart, and came up with a plan that would let her live her life the way she wanted - a plan so clever that almost no one figured it out.
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
Discovery Questions
Ebenezer keeps Charlotte’s secret. When have you had to keep a secret? Write about it. Share your story with an adult.
Both Charlotte and Vern ran away. Using a Venn diagram, compare how their journeys were similar and how they were different. Share your diagram with an adult.
Charley lived in a time when women could not vote. Today both men and women can vote freely. Why is it important that all adults have the right to vote? Can voting make a difference? Research this question with an adult.
Both Charlotte and Hayward wanted to be adopted. What if they had been adopted by the same family? Write that story. What were their difficulties? What were their joys? Share your story with an adult.
Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
4th Grade
Book Code
303
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780439087964
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