As you prep for the new school year, we know your time is precious. That’s why our most popular, teacher-approved novel studies are on sale—so you can focus on what matters: inspiring readers!!
What’s unique about my novel studies?
They’re geared towards older kids, and often high school level; however they’re incredibly adaptable for all ages, even young children ( I use them with my own kids ages 5-12). Do them in classroom, enjoy them with a homeschool coop, or even just do it at home.
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📚 Hot Picks based on reader favorites:
(25% off with code THANKYOU25 on TPT) SALE ENDS SOON (5/8) Most links below stay on my website, but you can browse these and other resources at Teachers Pay Teachers here.
“My students begged to keep reading!” → Perfect for STEM ties & the new movie buzz. Includes robotics labs!
- “Saved me 10+ hours of prep for our Industrial Revolution unit.” → Historical fiction done for you.
- “The ‘Glad Game’ changed our family culture!” → Social-Emotional Learning gold for building resilience.
✨ BONUS: Buy any studies and get our Book Club Starter Kit free (email me after purchase so I can get you the 15 pages of tracker sheets). Free only during the TPT sale.
Bundle opportunities:
These bundles are at least 20% off based on buying individualling plus the TPT coupon THANKYOU25 gets an extra 25% off!
- 5 US History Novels set 1800-1914. Bundled with a bonus guide to :Link all 5 novels to key events in US History, Shared Vocabulary, and Unit Poster with quote from Frederick Douglass
- Family Summer Book club Reading Challenge
Don’t take my word for it, read these reviews:
Kara’s Wild Robot movie/novel study has blown us away! It’s engaging, thought provoking, and adaptable for all ages! I can’t wait to do the many activities inside with my 6 children. It is incredibly comprehensive and chock full of true substance unlike some studies we’ve done in the past. The imagery is beautiful, and the content is top notch! I would highly recommend this study to all homeschoolers who love diving deeper into their novels. Kara Carrero is talented and passionate, and it shows in this unit! These studies are a blessing to students and teachers everywhere. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of her studies!
BLAYNE B. | The Wild Robot Novel Study
This study is FANTASTIC! I grew up on classic movies and Pollyanna was a family favorite. The glad game is something that I’ve used throughout childhood to now (although not verbatim, ha!). When I saw the novel at a thrift store I didn’t hesitate to pick it up for my daughters to read. Not only does Kara provide excellent reading comprehension and critical thinking portions, my favorite section was the personal reflection questions/essay portion and the “Glad Game Simulation.” It also broadened my ideas of subjects that can be taught with classic literature. The STEM Lab is way outside my wheelhouse, but the step the step instructions and examples make it much less intimidating! It’s easy to tailor to different ages while still allowing for my 8&10 year olds to learn together.
Naomi D. | Pollyanna Novel Study
More titles and how to use them:
- Perfect for Diversity/Women’s History Month demand. Graphic novel version is also anvailable!
- “Cross-Curricular (History + ELA)” — design and engineer a stage coach, track horse giant, and analyze drastic character development arc.
- Why: Survival genre popularity like Hatchet, but a true story and now there’s a great 2024 movie! Boy Scouts/groups use it.
- Pair with outdoor ed or STEM survival challenges.
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
- Why: Civil Rights/racism themes, but done in a tactful, and often humorous way.
- Ready-to-Teach Tough Topics plus cross curricular integration such as whale migration STEAM activity.
- Why: Storytelling is spectacular and the audiobook excellent, great for a study of the Great Depression and New Deal!
- This is especially wonderful for studying frontier life And comparing/contrasting it with the frontier of the mid-1800s.
- Why: Historically important and based on a real-life man!
- Available in a comprehensive or mini unit.
- Plan ahead with this Black History Month Resource that even includes tannery simulations, financial literacy, and literary motif analysis.
- Why: Paired with Lyddie, this gives a robust understanding of 1830s-1840s life in America. Shows the struggle between rugged individualism and modernizing.
- Features a Virtual Field Trip Scavenger hunt to living history museum, Old Sturbridge village.
Happy reading!!
Warmly, Kara Carrero
EGP Media and Press, LLC
P.S.Need help choosing? Reply to this post with a comment —I am happy to match you with the perfect book for your family or students based on your plans for the year.