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LIBRARY OF PLAYBOOK® STORIES FOR GRADES 6-8
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Master
Man
Told by: Aaron
Shepard
Illustrated by: Jorge Higuera
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers
A man named Shadusa believes he is the strongest
man in the world. He tells his wife, Shettu, "From now on, just call
me Master Man." But Shettu says, "Quit your foolish boasting. No matter
how strong you are, there will always be someone stronger. And watch
out, or someday you may meet him." In a tale that deals with the dangers
of boastful pride, Shadusa gets into more trouble than he ever bargained
for. Read this West African fable to find out if Shadusa really is Master
Man.
Story
Length: 1,406 Words
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The
Hidden One
Told by: Aaron
Shepard
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers
In
this Native American Indian folktale, Little Scarface must endure the
taunting and cruelty of her beautiful, yet selfish, older sister. The
other members of her tribe tease her and believe she is ugly and clumsy.
But Little Scarface knows there is more to her than most can see. In
a tale of compassion, honesty, and discovery, she is determined to take
her turn to visit the Hidden One in the hopes of becoming his bride.
If beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder, will the hidden beauty
inside of her win his heart, or will her sister get there first? Find
out in this twist of a Cinderella tale.
Story
Length: 1,507 Words
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On the eve of the Summersville Elementary Invention Fair, twins, Melinda and Marcus, are still racing to finish a most unusual project. Their invention, The Great Rhyme Travel Machine, is designed to bring famous people from the past into the future! It may only be a cardboard box with aluminum foil and some lights, but it could hold a big surprise! The students know their machine doesn’t have to actually work to win the competition. Creativity and vision is what counts with the judges. When their favorite teacher, Miss Chalk, lets them stay after school to finish their invention, the twins begin to hear strange noises in their classroom. Mysteriously and magically, their machine works and out come two famous people, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Edison! This fun and creative story provides opportunities for students to use their imaginations in admiring and honoring famous people of the past. Great for Social Studies content.
Story
Length: 4,482 Words
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The Great Rhyme Travel
Machine Presents:
African American Heroes
A Playbook® Original Story
Written
by: Gregory Brown
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier
As Summersville students listen to their teacher, Miss Chalk, read from her long lost diary, they are deeply inspired. One entry, detailing the famous “I Have A Dream” speech, leaves twelve year old Kelly spellbound. Motivated to do something important, she decides to run for Sixth Grade Class President! Unfortunately, her drive is short lived. Realizing there’s never been a historical president with green eyes, dark skin and pretty long braids, she feels defeated. To keep their frustrated friend from dropping out, Melinda and Marcus reactivate The Great Rhyme Travel Machine for some answers. What follows is a moving lesson that teaches kids what being a leader really means. Endearing childhood versions of George Washington Carver and Shirley Chisholm travel through time to motivate Kelly and her friends. This script not only promotes positive Character Education and Black History themes, but also mirrors the excitement of present day elections. Vote “YES” for another exciting adventure in rhyme!
Story
Length: 4,331 Words
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The
Fairy and the Frog
A Playbook® Original Story
Written
by: Stephanie Ireys
Illustrated by: Liliane
Grenier
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Pat and John Fine, Retired Teachers
Frogs had disliked fairies
for a very long time, and fairies absolutely never talked to frogs.
That was just the way things were, until one young fairy's curiosity
changed things. Pixie Lou, the daughter of the Fairy Queen, didn't understand
why fairies and frogs couldn't get along, so she disguised herself as
a dragonfly and flew over to meet some frogs and find out for herself.
She came across George, who just happened to be a frog prince, lying
in the sun. And he wasn't bad at all! In fact, he was quite nice and
very funny, and the two became fast friends. So what was the big deal?
Well, there was something Pixie Lou didn't know. There was a reason
fairies and frogs didn't get along, a horrible secret hidden amongst
the beautiful flowers of the tranquil river valley. It was definitely
not a good idea for a fairy to be in the frog kingdom, something Pixie
Lou would soon discover.
Story
Length: 4,623 Words
48
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Tiny
Heroes of the Waves
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Sharon
Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Jimmy
Chau
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan
Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher
What can five little sea creatures, some of them barely more than
an inch long, possibly do against two large, fierce, and powerful
sharks? You'd be surprised! When these five little friends set
off on a fantastic adventure in the warm Brazilian ocean, not
only do they encounter strange mysteries and objects of great
beauty, they find themselves involved in something much greater
and more dangerous than they ever imagined possible. Will they
be able to face their fears and get the help they need? After
all, once the full moon rises above the waves at midnight, it
will be too late.
Story
Length: 4,286 Words
64
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Sundance
and the Bully
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Jan Abbott
Illlustrated by: Bret
Berndes
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan
Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher
Sundance, the new kitten in the family, has a lot to learn, especially
since his unusual tail has come to the attention of the neighborhood
bully cat. How can Sundance safely stop the endless taunting of
nasty Bully Cat? In a story that deals with working together against bullying, these cats have some pretty smart ideas.
Can they really make a difference?
Story
Length: 4,862 Words
50
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Tyler was great at math. In fact, he was great at all school subjects. But what he really wanted to do was play baseball. His friends tried to help him, his coach encouraged him, but he just couldn’t get it. Some of the kids at school made fun of him, and he would dread having to go out onto the field when it was time to play. One Saturday, he was determined he would practice until he played well, but even with his best efforts, he couldn’t make any progress. Luckily for Tyler, the school janitor had been watching, and together they figured out a formula that would use Tyler’s strengths to his advantage. For the first time, Tyler saw baseball from a new angle. But would this information help his game? Would Tyler ever be good at baseball?
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Length: 3,812 Words
44
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There’s always something cooking at Kayley and Madison’s house. Their father is ‘The Zesty Chef’ on his own TV show, which features healthy cooking with whole foods. He creates the tastiest recipes on the planet! The whole family loves to experiment—with science and with food. With their project for the school science fair, the Zest girls may have discovered a way to do both at once! Experiments are all about trying new things, even if you don’t know what will happen. Will everything go as planned or will everyone learn something new?
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Length: 3,519 Words
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Remo loves his ordinary bear life in Woodfield, but his family is acting strange. His annoying sister is far too nice! Mother Bear talks too much and Father Bear hardly talks at all. Is all this fuss because he’s sick? When will everything just get back to normal?
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Length: 5,983 Words
66
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Armando
& Amanda
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Patricia Fine
Illustrated by: Len Gatdula
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by:
Patricia and John Fine, Retired Teachers
Armando
Armadillo is a master at inventing exciting games, but he never
knows when to stop! Soon after his family moves to South America,
he is challenged to create ten new games in ten days, and in order
to do that, he lets his enthusiasm and imagination run wild. This
time, he inadvertently puts himself, his family, and his friends
in danger of armadillo poachers! Will Armando be able to think his
way out of this escapade?
Story
Length: 5,933 Words
64
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Rikki
Tikki Tavi
A
timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format
Retold
by: Stephanie Comella
Illustrated
by: Mikhail Belomlinsky
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Nancy
Eschen, 4th Grade Teacher, Tammy Turley, 2nd Grade Teacher
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
is the story of a brave, young mongoose who saves his garden from
two evil cobras. Rikki-Tikki makes many friends in the garden, but
two fierce cobras want him to leave ... and they aren't going to
ask nicely. Will Rikki-Tikki leave quietly, or will he stay and
protect his new family? Based on the classic story.
Story
Length: 4,687 Words
62
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Rumple
Stilt Who?
A
timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format
Retold
by: Elaine Carlson
Illustrated by: Len Gatdula
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda
Hayes, 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher
In
this silly twist of the classic tale, Rumplestiltskin, Sir
Knight has a problem with getting things straight. Because of his
mixed up messages, the beautiful maid, Gwendolyn, is locked in the
King's cellar with a very mean little troll! How can just one Knight
confuse a whole kingdom? Based on the classic story.
Story
Length: 4,680 Words
56
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Watchamacallit
Wizardry
An
Original Playbook® Story
Written
by: Louis Shultz
Illustrated by: John Portez
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan
Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher
Billy loved anything that was unusual or mysterious. He would
often go on adventures and would pretend to be a wizard seeking
the answers to life's funny riddles. Little did he know his curiosity
was about to lead him into a truly magical world, far beyond anything
he had ever imagined. Only this world wasn't make believe, this
time it was for real. Billy would find himself in a truly wonderful
place, filled with the mystery and adventure he had always longed
for. Even better, for reasons beyond human comprehension, he was
meant to enter this special realm. Why he was led there, however,
would prove to be the greatest mystery of all.
Story
Length: 7,858 Words
71
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A
Snail's Pace Race
A Playbook® Original Story
Written
by: Patricia
Fine
Illustrated by: Jimmy
Chau and Quinn Benedict
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan
Abbott, 5th Grade Teacher
It
is the day of the great race, and all the snails are excited.
Many of the runners have trained hard, followed special diets,
and bought new equipment. They all want to win. But some snails
think they can depend on their reputations and fancy equipment
and clothes without bothering to train, and rely on their popularity
with the crowd to achieve first place. But will popularity win
this race? A dynamic read aloud, complete with a screaming fan,
roaring crowd, and interesting commentary-like dialogue from reporters
Robin Bailey and Chris Cole. All the readers together form the
"Crowd" and participate by cheering, booing, and expressing excitement
throughout the race. If the costume kit is purchased, each member
of the "Crowd" is given a pom pom to shake.
Story
Length: 3,244 Words
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The
Other Side of My Heart
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Matthew 14:13-21 & Mark 6:30-44
A retelling of the Biblical
parable in Playbook® Format
Written
by: Susan Ingebretson
Illustrated by: Kathleen
Olander
Edited
for Multi-Level Readability by: Amanda Hayes, 1st Grade
Teacher, Linda Helgevold, 3rd Grade Teacher
As
the head of his household, Jeremiah is an admirable provider for
his family. But, it is his wife, Naomi's, care and compassion that
leads to this retelling of a familiar New Testament Biblical story.
Jesus performs a miracle that is undeniable when He feeds a crowd
of thousands with only five loaves of bread and two fish. Naomi
is sure to embrace this recent miracle, but what about Jeremiah?
Is he ready to accept the teachings of Jesus Christ? Based on
the classic Bible story.
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Length: 3,519 Words
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Peter
Pan
A
timeless tale adapted to Playbook® Format
Retold
by: Margaret Ann Webber
Illustrated by: John
Portez
Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Jan Abbott,
Retired School Teacher
Peter Pan, the boy
who refuses to grow up, has become the hero of every child's imaginary
adventures, and Neverland has become the destination of every
child's dream. Voyaging through the starry night with Tinker Bell
to a magical island becomes a distinct possibility in this story.
Can ordinary children experience such flights of fancy? Can they
conjure up visions of loyal friendship and black-hearted treachery?
They can, of course, but then will they want to remain in this
fantastic land, refusing to return to their normal lives once
they have realized such experiences? Based on the classic tale.
Story
Length: 5,732 Words
58
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