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For this book club, we will be using the book The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. You can purchase it in digital, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats. It is also available at many local libraries. This is the only book you will need for this book club.
You will also need a notebook for your notes, copywork, dictation, and journaling.
This historical novel portrays everyday life, survival, and family relationships among an Ojibwe community in the 1800s. It includes illness, death, and mild peril, as well as honest depictions of hardship and seasonal challenges, but nothing graphic. There is no profanity, sexual content, or slurs. The story offers a respectful perspective on Native American life and traditions and provides meaningful opportunities for discussion about history, resilience, and community, making it appropriate for upper elementary and middle school readers.
As with any children's resource, please refer to trusted sources for reviews before reading. For your reference, we have linked a review.
The Birchbark House | Book Review | Plugged In
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