Author Study

This month, we have listened to the FunJungle series in anticipation for the 6th book in the series.  (Belly Up the first book does not have an audio version, so we have the actual book.) I love enjoying books with my kids, so we downloaded the series on to each of our phones.  Everyone listens at their own pace and we get together for coffee and discussion. 

Stuart Gibbs is a favorite author around our home.  FunJungle is a middle grade novel series with the main character being 7th/8th grade boy who solves mysteries while causing trouble while he does.  Each book involves an animal or animals in danger.  Of course, loving animals and mischievous characters makes this series a hit in our house.  With everyone listening to the same books during the month, the opportunities to discuss literary devices and the author's techniques are plenty.   This is amazingly, easy, but also memorable way to do an author study.