The Green Ember is a beautiful story that is often referred to as the Children’s version of Lord of the Rings. This story comes with many slogans that will easily stick to your mind. Despite the battles, there is always hope, and it is admirable how the older generation is keen to pass some wisdom to the young ones. The characters are well fleshed out, and it is admirable how they handle betrayal, danger, and frequent drawbacks. Away from all the action are some thought-provoking ideas, and it helps that this story glorifies whatever is true, good, and beautiful. The author puts a lot of emphasis on art by highlighting how important every rabbit’s craftmanship skills benefit the community. You will enjoy watching Picket as he struggles with resentments and his journey to self-discovery as other significant characters transform. To sum it all up, this is an epic drama featuring rabbits with swords, a missing heir, and wicked wolves who will not let the rabbits live in peace. Through these characters, the author highlights the consequences of bitterness, betrayal, and the importance of fighting for our homes. All these conditions collide, and Picket and Heather’s loyalty and character are put to the test. There are also rumors about a looming wolves’ attack, the politics surrounding King Jupiter’s heir, and everyone in the community yearning to have a safe home. As the siblings find their place in the new community, they discover some family connections that only fuel the rising tension.
In their safe warren, they make many loyal friends, but they also have a few enemies. Heather and Picket find themselves in an expected adventure where they will have to fight against many odds and transform into better versions of themselves.Īfter the separation, the two siblings are joined by an uncle who guides them into safety. The wolves’ attack separate the rabbit family. Heather and Picket are siblings, and they are just beginning to learn about their family history through their father’s bedtime stories when their home is attacked. The book stars Heather and Picket, two rabbits who get caught up in the struggle between good and evil. The Green Ember is the first book in The Green Ember series. When he is not writing, Smith enjoys spending time with family or touring Africa, the Caribbean, and other parts of the world. The West Virginia native is also a husband and a father of four. Note that all “crafts” will be made with usual household materials, paper, paper plated, tin foil, and the like… and they will be specified in the classroom.Īlso note, this club can be for those that have ALREADY read the book, however, PLEASE… instruct your learner not to give any SPOILERS!S D Smith is an inspirational author who was in the runner’s up for Children’s Book of the Year with World Magazine, the Fiction Award in West Virginia, and Audiobook of the Year with Audible’s kids.
This club will help learners learn to share their ideas with others, make friends, allow for expression during activity/craft time, and hopefully spark the value of reading! We will also be making bookmarks for our club, to use for this book and future adventures! The following weeks, I will split up the reading as to not overwhelm any learner, but still making it possible to finish the book during the remaining 7 weeks.ĭuring class, we will discuss what we have read, share thoughts and ideas, and do a book related craft or activity.
Our first week will be an introductory class, where we will meet and greet. I will also be adding some printables to the classroom for some added fun at home! Each week we will meet to discuss the book (we will not read in class) and we will also do a fun craft or activity in class.
Green ember book series#
C alling all fans of adventure… welcome to our Green Ember Book Club!ĭuring this 8 week class, we will be reading the 2nd book of the Green Ember series and we will be having lots of fun along the way.