Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Now the only place for him to go is wits endfurniture factory, art gallery, dance studio, goat compound, and creative academy. About the book this book is about a thirteen year old young man named jake semple. Surviving the applewhites is among the most fabulous book i have ever read in my life so far. Surviving the applewhites episode 1 trailer duration. In this chapter of surviving the applewhites, jake semple wants to piss off e. Her new york times bestselling novel surviving the applewhites received a newbery honor and was named a smithsonian notable childrens book, a school library journal best book for children, an ala booklist. Surviving the applewhites is about a family who created a school to express creativity, its called the heated academy. All is well until randolf directed a show called the sound of music. Aug 06, 2002 surviving the applewhites is possibly the driest book that i have ever read, or will read.
As successful writers, directors, and artists, they are sure that their creative ideas will help a delinquent teen, jake, turn away from destructive thinking and behavior and turn toward educational and personal. The applewhite family, though somewhat eccentric and some might even think dysfunctional, is rather lovable in an oddball sort of way, and jake does end up learning some important lessons about life and about himself, so there is a happy ending. No child thrives in a completely unpredictable and unstructured household, yet that was precisely what this one was, with animals and children running wild without. Only one place will take him now, and thats a home. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read surviving the applewhites. Theater, family, juvenile fiction, north carolina, fiction, eccentrics and eccentricities. Journal best book, an ala notable childrens book, ala best book for young adults, and was named in smithsonian magazine notable book for children.
Surviving the applewhites ebook written by stephanie s. Born in ohio and raised in wisconsin, she wrote her first story in the fourth grade. Her new york times bestselling novel surviving the applewhites received a newbery honor and was named a smithsonian notable childrens book, a school library journal best book for children, an ala booklist editors choice, an. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. But, he meets a pretty girl, cordelia applewhite, chasing after the family goat. Surviving the applewhites discussion guide jake, a budding juvenile delinquent, is sent for home schooling to the arty and eccentric applewhite familys creative academy, where he discovers talents and interests he never knew he had. My12 year old girls and i think this book was excellent. Surviving the applewhites reading log whole book by.
The book received a 2003 newbery honor and many other awards. Surviving the applewhites is about a boy named jake, who had been kicked out of many schools. One of the two main characters of surviving the applewhites is jake semple, a boy who has already been kicked out of. In the beginning of the book, jake is a punk school dropout. Katherine woodard gives it five stars, an alltime favorite. The banner in the applewhites schoolroom reads, education is an adventurous quest for the meaning of life, involving an ability to think things through. But, lizzie applewhite, the mom, gives him a tour of the whole complex. In fact when looking for new audio books for a recent road trip we all agreed that if we could just find another book as good as this one wed all be happy. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Wits end is run by a huge family called the applewhites. Among many great features, teacher resources include outside links to diverse media and provide information about text complexity. Tolan is the author of more than twentyfive books for young readers, including listen. Surviving the applewhites is a an awardwinning book by stephanie tolan which tells the story of jake simple, a delinquent whose behavior has been so bad that the only education option left to him.
Choose from 10 different sets of surviving the applewhites english comprehension questions flashcards on quizlet. Surviving the applewhites toolkit state library of ohio. Released in the spring of 2012, the sequel applewhites at wits end continues the story of jake semple, e. What is the setting of the book surviving the applewhites. Surviving the applewhites received the newbery award. Surviving the applewhites was a newbery honor book. We have all listened to this numerous times daughter says more like a gazillion. Word has it that he burned down his old school and then was kicked out of every other school in his home state. Surviving the applewhites overall book trailer youtube. She always thought there was a special magic in the little black marks on paper that could turn into whole worlds and real people. But when the cast quits the creative academy volunteers to help. May 11, 2015 surviving the applewhites episode 1 trailer duration. Tolan this study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of surviving the applewhites. Surviving the applewhites 2003 read online free book by.
When his parents get thrown in jail for drugs, his grandpa lets him move in. The only one who doesnt fit the applewhite mold is e. Only one place will take him now, and thats a home school run by the applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists. After all, the applewhite s beloved basset hound, winston, takes to him right away. This book is about a bad boy, jake semple, who was determined to remain the bad boy t every school he went to. Discussion guide for surviving the applewhites jake semple is a scary kid. Jake is a juvenile delinquent, who gets kicked out of going to any school in rhode island. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jake had pulled the last straw after burning down his school in the city.
The applewhites, from fouryearold destiny to grandfather zedediah, are all creative, talented, artistic types, and their haphazardly run school is more of a selfeducation opportunity. In this chapter of surviving the applewhites, jake wants to get to his room and unpack. Inject one juvenile delinquent rumored to have burned down his previous school, add a mad goat, a butterfly school project sadly lacking only one butterfly, and a production of the sound of music, and what you get is an insanely funny romp through the. Jake has been kicked out of every public school in rhode islandin fact, he burned down the last school that he has attended. One fateful afternoon, peter steals a mysterious box that contains three magical pairs of eyes. The creative academy is a school where kids can do whatever they would like to learn as long as they complete the project. Peter nimble and his fantastic eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a tenyearold blind orphan who has been forced into a life of crime.
Surviving the applewhites is a hilarious book about an eccentric household of wildly different but all apparently crazy artistic geniuses. Tolan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Print copies of the surviving the applewhites literature circle questions printable for students. Apr 24, 2012 her new york times bestselling novel surviving the applewhites received a newbery honor and was named a smithsonian notable childrens book, a school library journal best book for children, an ala booklist editors choice, an american library association notable childrens book, and an american library association best book for young adults. Surviving the applewhites free pdf, epub, fb3, txt. The experience of living with this openminded and loving family changes. Ds brother hal, surviving the applewhites is chockfull of delightful eccentric characters. Rumor has it he managed to get kicked out of every school in rhode island, and actually burned the last one down to the ground. No child thrives in a completely unpredictable and unstructured household, yet that was precisely what this one was, with animals and children running wild without anything remotely like decent or predictable. One of the two main characters of surviving the applewhites is jake semple, a boy who has already been kicked out of every school in his home state. Jake, a budding juvenile delinquent, is sent for home schooling to the arty and eccentric applewhite familys creative academy, where he.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Start studying surviving the applewhites final testmultiple choice. Official trailer for olivers exquisite new picture book duration. When he tries the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he is presented with a special quest. The sidesplittingly funny newbery honor book about a rebellious boy who is sent to a homeschooling program run by one familythe creative, kooky, loud, and loving applewhites.
Teacher resources are online instructional tools created by teachers for teachers to help integrate trade books seamlessly into the classroom. Will gives surviving the applewhites four stars, a rating of outstanding. So, when he gets to his room, he is surprised to see that all of his room is lavender and fresh and completely not matching him. Included is a 19 page student booklet plus an answer key that divides the text into six reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the books binding. Surviving the applewhites is possibly the driest book that i have ever read, or will read. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
Parents need to know that surviving the applewhites, a 2004 newbery honor winner, features a protagonist who has been sent to attend the applewhites creative academy due to his bad behavior. Surviving the applewhites is the story of thirteenyearold jake semple who after accidentally burning down his school, has been forced to live with an eccentric artist family to avoid being sent to a juvenile detention center. The applewhites the most outrageous, forgetful, chaotic, quarrelsome family youll ever meet. Learn surviving the applewhites english comprehension questions with free interactive flashcards. This is a readytouse, 27 page packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 58 as they read surviving the applewhites, a newbery honor book by stephanie s.
She lives with her husband in charlotte, north carolina. So, he is stunned and the whole applewhite family comes out to see what has happened. Inject one juvenile delinquent rumored to have burned down his previous school, add a mad goat, a butterfly school project sadly lacking only one butterfly, and a production of the sound of music, and. Reminiscent of the loud, loving, eccentric family in kaufman and harts you cant take it with you, the applewhites are brilliantly talented and wildly adverse to mainstream mentality. Surviving the applewhites audiobook by stephanie s. The genuine chaos and lack of personal responsibility displayed by each of the adults in this book almost halted me from finishing it. Only one place will take him now, and thats a home school run.
From the terminally optimistic poetess aunt lucille to e. This book is about a juvenile tween named jake semple. Surviving the applewhites is a 2002 childrens novel by stephanie s. Then, jake mouths off at grandpa applewhite, and he responds in a surprising way. Even kids who attend a traditional school will enjoy this book and find lots to laugh about. Apr 24, 2012 surviving the applewhites by stephanie s.
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