novels with Thanksgiving theme

[kat]

I am looking for a novel to do a unit on Thanksgiving with my fourth grade students. I have Thanksgiving on Thursday to do with my third grade students, but am having difficulty finding an age appropriate novel for my 4th graders. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[mm]

Thanksgiving

How about the Thanksgiving Treasure by Gail Rock?

 

[stephanie]

Thanksgiving

"Molly's Pilgrim" is also a good book.

 

[iteach4th]

Another one...

We enjoy "Guests" by Michael Dorris. It's about the first Thanksgiving from the Indian's point of view. Not too long...a great read aloud!

 

[LindaLou]

4th grade teacher

Eve Bunting's "How Many Days to America?" is a book I use every year. About an unnamed group of boat people making their way to the US, it is a 20-minute read and a wonderful discussion starter. Quite harrowing, but all the more wonderful when they finally make it to the shores and are welcomed.

 

[kat]

Thanksgiving book

Thanks! I am going to the local bookstore today and will look for the titles mentioned.

 

[Jennmcg]

Be careful...

with this novel. It does have some inappropriate language!