Novel Study: Mallory in Full Color 🌈

Introducing an exciting novel study based on Mallory in Full Color by Elisa Stone Leahy! 🌈

It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.

It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn’t where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he’s the world’s first time traveler, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999—fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls—Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next twenty years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination. Michael wants—no, needs—to get his hands on that book. How else can he prepare for the future? But how far is he willing to go to get it?

Why We ❤️ Novel Studies:

Our novel studies are printable companion workbooks to popular novels that you can purchase in stores or borrow at your local library. We love them because they promote critical thinking, build vocabulary, and help students develop important language arts skills while reading an amazing book!

Our novel studies aren’t like textbooks, and that’s on purpose.

Instead, they were developed by a certified teacher and created to:

• Highlight diverse and inclusive books written by Black and other authors of color.

• Provide fun and educational activities that complement the book and deepen understanding of the story

• Develop critical thinking skills by pushing students to analyze themes and issues presented in the book.

• Spark important discussions and allow students to express their perspectives.

• Strengthen writing skills through extensive practice.

• Provide multimedia enrichment to engage students and extend learning.

Plus, our novel studies are easy-to-use (no additional prep required!), digital resources that can be printed at home 📚.

They can be used as an educational supplement or combined with our other novel studies to create a complete Language Arts curriculum!

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*Book not included, but it can be purchased here (affiliate link to Tuma’s Books). It may also be available for free at your local library or on the Libby App.

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