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Progeny Press Study Guides for Literature Grades 9-12

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The Hobbit $30

Jane Eyre $30

The Merchant of Venice $30

The Yearling $30

See accompanying book here.

A Day No Pigs Would Die $30

See accompanying book here.

Frankenstein $30

Heart of Darkness $30

Lord of the Flies $30

The Bronze Bow

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by Elizabeth George Speare $14

After the Romans crucified his father, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father’s death by driving out the Romans.Consumed by hatred he joins rebel bands oustside his village.

In nearby Capernaum, Jesus is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to His teachings, only to turn away, disappointed and conufused by Jesus’ lack of action in opposing the Romans.

This is a magnificent novel of Daniel’s journey from a blind confining hatred to his acceptance and understanding of love. Vivid and gripping. Read Aloud age 8+, Read Alone age 12+

See Progeny Press Literature Guide to accompany this book here.

The Yearling

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by Marjorie Kinman Rawlings $13

A literary sensation when originally published fifty years ago, The Yearling has become a classic. This timeless story of backwoods Florida and the tender relationship of a young boy and his tame fawn has continued to delight and entrall readers of all ages. I read this aloud to my children, and though it took a little while to get into, it has become one of their favourites. Love those southern accents! Highly recommended. 50th Anniversay Edition.

A Day No Pigs Would Die

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by Robert Newton Peck $13

When young Rob Peck saves a neighbour’s cow, the neighbour gives him a pig as a reward. Pinky is Rob’s constant companion as he juggles backbreaking farm work with the schooling that is so important to his father. Pinky is a pet and a friend, but on a farm, every animal must have its use. And on a farm, even a boy must sometimes be a man. Will the support of a loving family and plainspoken Shaker teachings of his father, Haven, be enough to see Rob through on the day no pigs would die?

I really liked the style of writing in this book and read it in one sitting. Great for adolescent boys.

Progeny Press Study Guides for Literature Grades 6-8

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Progeny Press write guides which assist in you studying good cultural literature from a Christian perspective. The student will examine literary terminology and technique. They are of a high academic standard and include vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, writing assignments and some activities.

Please note that we do not sell the books to go with the guides below, unless otherwise stated.

Redwall Guide $30

The Bronze Bow Guide$30

See here for accompanying book.

Progeny Press Study Guides for Literature

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Currently we have one only of each of the following guides, and are expecting more titles soon. Please note that we do not sell the books to go with the guides below.

Please see Language Arts – Secondary for higher grades.

Grades 5-7

Carry On Mr Bowditch $30

The Sign of the Beaver $30

The Sign of the Beaver book by E G Speare $13

Twelve-year-old Matt is left alone in the Maine wilderness to take care of the cabin until his father can return with the rest of the family. But after a series of mishaps leaves Matt injured and without food, Matt must depend on a tribe of neighbouring Indians for help. Matt discovers the problems of communicating with, depending on and understanding people from a different culture.