Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Umbrella Summer By: Lisa Graff


Summary:
This book will make you laugh, cry and every emotion in between.  Annie is terrified that she might have ebola and other various diseases after her brother's unexpected death.  She is always extra careful and because of this she has become a lot less fun.  Will her friends be able to help her out of this phase or will they grow sick of it and walk away from her?  Read this exceptional book and find out!

Follow-Up Questions:
If you were Annie’s friend would you be able to tolerate her change or would you make fun of her for being overly cautious?
Write the next chapter of this book.  What will Annie do?  What will Annie stop doing?  Be specific.

Follow-Up Activities:
Create an Umbrella bookmark at:
http://www.lisagraff.com/abouttemplate2.html
Hear some of the book read by the author here:
http://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?id=4698&a=1
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  1. MeganOctober 29, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I would try to help Annie to be less cautious .And to not worry so much of rare and deathly deasies .2.She will stop worring about getting chickenpocks.And not to put banddaids on every bug bite unless it is bleading.

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  2. BagleysbookblogOctober 31, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Megan, you sound like a very good friend. How would you get Annie to be less cautious? Would you be patient with her?

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  3. JordanNovember 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    i think that this book is a really good book and cant wait to finish the whole thing. i feel so sorry for annie because her brother jared died. if i were in the story then i would keep her company and make her feel better.

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  4. BagleysbookblogNovember 15, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Jordan,
    That is very nice that you would keep her company. Tell me how you would comfort her? Keep me posted.

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  5. JordanDecember 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    i would play all sorts of games with her and take her places with me so she will feel happy. :)

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  6. ReneeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I feel sorry to Jordan.

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  7. megan mrs.pJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    i am sorry to this is a good story.:(

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  8. ariannaJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    annie and the old lady outdo each other the both helped each other come out of there umberlla.

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  9. meganFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I might be a little patiant with Annie but if I would have to be very very patiant with Annie I might not be OK with that.

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  10. elyssaFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    i think she will stop worring about her brother dieing and put her umbrella away

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I love this book! My favorite part was when Annie closed her "umbrella".

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    i do not like annie because she is too cautious. she probably wouldnt share pencils cause shes scared she will get chicken pox

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  13. meganMarch 14, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    my teacher [miss wells] actully cried at the end of the story because it was so sad.

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