Surviving the Applewhites
by: Stephanie S. Tolan
Grades 6-8
Word is Jack Semple was kicked out of every school in his home state. Now, the only place that will take him is the Creative Academy, a home school run by a chaotic, quarrelsome family named Applewhite. When Jake meets E.D. Applewhite, a scruffy girl longing for order, the only thing they have in common is the determination to survive the family's eccentricities. Jake thinks this will be a breeze. But is he really as tough or as bad as he seems? "In this laugh-out-loud novel, a young teen on the fast track to the juvenile detention center suddenly finds himself living in rural North Carolina with the outrageously eccentric Applewhite clan." — School Library Journal
by: Stephanie S. Tolan
Grades 6-8
Word is Jack Semple was kicked out of every school in his home state. Now, the only place that will take him is the Creative Academy, a home school run by a chaotic, quarrelsome family named Applewhite. When Jake meets E.D. Applewhite, a scruffy girl longing for order, the only thing they have in common is the determination to survive the family's eccentricities. Jake thinks this will be a breeze. But is he really as tough or as bad as he seems? "In this laugh-out-loud novel, a young teen on the fast track to the juvenile detention center suddenly finds himself living in rural North Carolina with the outrageously eccentric Applewhite clan." — School Library Journal
Activity 1
Create a before and after illustration of Jake. Your two pictures should be on halves of a 9x12 sheet of white construction paper. Be sure to look for clues in the story about his appearance to assist you in your drawing. |
Activity 2
Design an informational brochure for the Creative Academy School for prospective students. Your brochure should highlight the positives and uniqueness of the school. Include information about the location, curriculum, other students, etc. |
Activity 3
Create your own versions of the Butterfly Project. You can choose to display your Butterfly Project any way you wish, but be sure to be creative and thorough! You must include information on at least 10 butterflies, at least two should be native to your area. Include information and illustrations on each butterfly. |
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