Chapter 4 Sept. 18

Beth has always listened to people praising Annie's good looks. Annie has always listened to people praising Beth's intelligence. What problems can it cause when a child hears people praising a brother or sister? What can parents do to prevent this problem?

Ch 3 Sept. 11

You have had a chance to get to know the main characters, Beth and Philip. Girls explain why you think Beth would or would not be someone you could be friends with, and boys do the same with Philip.

Ch 2 Sept. 4

If Pa had sent Luther for the sheriff right away, the sheriff would have arrested the Cooks. They might have gone to jail, but Pa would not have gotten his money back. Instead, Pa tricked Calvin Sr. and got his money back. Do you think he did the right thing? Was it fair to call the sheriff in the end?