This month we will be discussing J ourney of the Pale Bear \;by Susan Fletcher. The ebook is ava ilable for digital download via \;OverDrive \;or the Libby App and physical copies can be reserved and picked up via \;Holds To Go! \;
\nThe discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activ ity.
\nSTEM Supplies Needed: Several sheets of paper\, scissors\, a ruler and a pencil. If you have origami paper that will work too. \;&n bsp\;
\nDiscussion Questions:
\n1. \;What is this book abo
ut? What are the main themes? \;
2. \;Why is this book consid
ered historical fiction? \;Do you know of any other books the fit in t
his genre? What historical events do they cover? \;
3. What are s
ome of the reasons why Arthur runs away from home? Do you think he should
have put so much faith into a letter he couldn&rsquo\;t even read? \;&
nbsp\;
4. Arthur and the bear seem to share an instant connection.&nb
sp\;Think about the bear&rsquo\;s experience in a cage and away from his n
atural habitat. Why do you think Arthur relates to the bear&rsquo\;s situa
tion? \;
5. \;Arthur&rsquo\;s father died\, leaving a large h
ole in Arthur&rsquo\;s life\; Arthur imagines that the bear may also have
been separated from her cubs. Why is family\, or the lack of family\, such
an important part of this novel? How does it drive the characters&rsquo\;
actions? \;
6. \;When Arthur finally tells someone that Hauk
took his letter\, he leaves Ottar out of it\, saying\, &ldquo\;I knew wha
t it was to be the weak one.&rdquo\; After they are bullied\, people often
go on to be bullies themselves. Why do you think that Arthur wants to pro
tect Ottar instead of getting revenge? How is Arthur&rsquo\;s kindness rew
arded later in the book? \;
7. \;Did you already know about t
he King of England&rsquo\;s menagerie? What animals do you think the king
might have \; \;
8. Freedom is an important theme in this boo
k. When the keeper explains that some animals &ldquo\;languish&rdquo\; in
captivity\, what is he saying? Can you name some of the different types of
cages\, real or figurative\, portrayed in this book? \;
9. Are t
here potential downsides to being free\, both for people and for bears? Ex
plain? \;
10. What did you think of the ending? Were you surprise
d by how the story ended? Think back to the \;prologue. \;
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