Books published by Whitespark

Skylar Brady has a plan for her life--until a car accident changes everything. Skylar knows exactly what she wants, and getting in a car accident the summer before twelfth grade isn't supposed to be part of the plan. Although she escapes mostly unharmed, the accident has stolen more than just her hearing from her: she's also lost the close bond she used to have with her brother. When her parents decide to take a house-sitting job halfway across the province, it's just one more thing that isn't going according to plan. As the summer progresses, Skylar begins to gain confidence in herself, but as she tries to mend her relationship with her brother, she stumbles upon another hidden trauma. Suddenly, she's keeping as many secrets as she's struggling to uncover and creating more problems than she could ever hope to solve.

Meant to accompany the middle grade novel Benjy and the Belsnickel, this study guide will not only help students dig deeper into the book, but it will also bring to life the history and setting. With sections for vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion, Biblical instruction, and projects they can do to go along with each chapter, this guide is sure to add enrichment!

Isaac loves the sugar maple in his yard, and he can't help but feel bad for it when its branches are winter-bare. He decides to give it a gift…and is surprised when the tree returns the favor in the new morning snow, presenting him with balls of…ice cream!But how long can the magic last with spring on the horizon?