Click to read more about weasel by cynthia defelice. Cynthia c defelice alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, elevenyearold nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as weasel and makes a surprising. Weasel by cynthia defelice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In a story set 150 years ago, nathan, 11, survives an encounter with a maniacal killer and learns a valuable lesson about violence and revenge. I was really into the book so much i thought i saw everything. Cynthia carter defelice born 1951 is an american childrens writer. She has written 16 novels and 12 picture books for young readers. Once all the native americans have fled, weasel stays in ohio. Weasel has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for wh. They will create a character profile that explains what a character does, says, and.
Although defelice s the strange night writing of jessamine. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991, paperback for sale online. An american bookseller pick of the lists, and a school library journal best book, weasel is filled with danger and suspense. Buy weasel book online at low prices in india weasel. Now that the shawnees are dead or have left, weasel has turned on the settlers.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. This book begins with the sentence, the dogs were dozing in their usual places by the fire when the knock came. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. In this lesson plan, youll help your students analyze the characters in the book weasel by cynthia defelice. Weasel by cynthia c defelice, 97803807585, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nathans father steps into a bear trap set by weasel, a former indian fighter, noted for his brutality, who has stayed near the banks of the ohio to prey on settlers after the shawnee have moved on. Cynthia defelice is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. The intended audience for her novels is children of reading ages nine to twelve. The character nathan contemplated killing him, but then decides not to. Why weasel activities are your students about to read weasel, by cynthia defelice.
Cynthia defelice has decided to write weasel from which point of view. Weasel by cynthia defelice is a historical fiction novel after the removal act of 1830, the u. Weasel by cynthia defelice is one of those great books for kids that i read to all five of my children. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and bloodthirsty. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Mar 06, 2018 cynthia defelice reads from her book bringing ezra back duration. Cynthia defelice reads from her book bringing ezra back duration. Weasel book by cynthia c defelice 4 available editions. In the beginning i was not sure if i wanted to go on reading because i thought it was ging to be weird. Begin with a phrase telling which book you are writing about and then tell your opinion. Some of the published credits of cynthia defelice include weasel, the missing manatee, the ghost of poplar point ghos.
My ten year old and i just read it this weekend, and he enjoyed it just as much as my oldest kids. I loved the way that cynthia defelice did with the book. Weasel paints a stark picture of ohio frontier life in 1839. A big fan of allen eckart and this book fits in many ways for school agers. The apprenticeship of lucas whitaker bringing ezra back death at devils bridge devils bridge fort the ghost and mrs. When finally meeting weasel face to face, nathan has a chance to avenge these cruel acts, but cannot bring himself to murder weasel. Sep 11, 2008 weasel by cynthia defelice is one of those great books for kids that i read to all five of my children. Nathan does not feel as good about it as he thought he would. Oct 31, 2008 in 1839, deep in the ohio woods, a boys life is changed forever by two people. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1990 paperback 119 pages october 1991. Defelice, including the ghost of fossil glen, and weasel, and more on. Now that the shawnees are dead or have left, weasel has.
This is a 5 page free sample from my common core aligned book study for weasel, by cynthia defelice. Paperback from learning links, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing. Check out all the wonderful young adult novels by cynthia defelice. When nathans father is attacked by weasel, nathan takes the law into his own hands. This lesson introduces the plot and characters of cynthia defelice s childrens novel weasel. Like his namesake, the weasel, he hunts by night and sleeps by day, and he kills not because he is hungry, but for the sport of it. I thought that was an exciting way to begin a book. Jul 17, 2010 write the opening sentence to your opinion essay responding to the actions of nathan in cynthia defelices novel weasel. Weasel by cynthia defelice wednesday, may 19, 2010. It also concerns the time in us history when the government paid indian fighters to. Ala notable childrens book an american bookseller pick of the lists a school library journal best book a notable childrens book in the field of social studies winner of the oklahoma sequoyah award childrens book. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is.
Jun 19, 2017 weasel by cynthia defelice is a historical fiction novel after the removal act of 1830, the u. May 19, 2010 weasel by cynthia defelice wednesday, may 19, 2010. It is a school list book to read and it tells about frontier life with the indians. Why defelice s book is recommended for reading in the classroom. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wi. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for chapters, along with a character analysis activity, and all answer keys. Other children whisper that he is part man and part animal wild and. The book called weasel, by cynthia defelice, is a jaw dropping mysterious book full of traveling and culture. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Nathan and molly have been waiting for days for their father to return from hunting when a mysterious mute stranger comes to their door carrying their deceased mothers locket.
But now that ive read the whole book iam so glad that i kept reading. The book succeeeds in building tension and revealing thoughtprovoking ideas about human frailties and the struggle to accept. Set in ohio, in 1839, the book explores the concept of evil, guilt and the need for revenge. The book is a wonderful one for teaching about history, and it also touches on timeless themes such as family. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Weasel by cynthia defelice 1991 this weeks book, weasel, is set in 1839 ohio. May 20, 2010 i believe that all the unanswered questions were cynthia defelice s way of keeping the book alive in us even when we were done with it. Weasel cynthia defeclica author, jeff woodman narrator, recorded books publisher get audible free. We will explore the historical context of ohio in 1839 and learn about the harrowing journey of 11. Nathan does not feel as good about it as he thought he would, he even helped to bury him.
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