The way home looks now book

The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang published by scholastic press, 2015 272 pages isbn. This was a very wellwritten kids book, the way i remember them being when i was a kid, before they just got repetitive and boring. Twelveyearold chinese american peter lee and his family. This book is out of print as of 198 but you can request that the bookstore locate a copy for you.

My opinion of this book is its a little bit scary and sad. The way home in the night a new picture book available now. The way home looks now is an outstanding novel about family, baseball, and what you do with grief. Number of keys select the number of different printables. Buy a cheap copy of the way home looks now book by wendy wanlong shang. The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang kirkus. This book is filled with an abundance of information regarding baseball and will appeal to any any reader who loves the sport.

Jun 01, 2015 the way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang. Hoje eu quero voltar sozinho literally, today i want to go back alone is a 2014 brazilian comingofage romantic drama film based on the 2010 short film i dont want to go back alone eu nao quero voltar sozinho. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Mar 28, 2017 the way home in the night a new picture book available now. A series of books is being created to support human beings on their inner journey of connecting to their inner guide, following its guidance, taking care of the body, learning their soul lessons, fulfilling their soul purpose, and becoming love. Books similar to the way home looks now the way home looks now. Twelveyearold peter recalls life before his older brother died in an automobile accident, before his mother became despondent, back when they rooted for roberto clementes pirates and cheered taiwans little league team to the championship in williamsport. Twelveyearold peter recalls life before his older brother died in an automobile accident, before his mother became despondent, back when they rooted for roberto clementes pirates and cheered taiwans little league team to the championship in. Use these activities and discussion questions to introduce and teach with ann m. The way home looks now kindle edition by wendy wanlong.

The way home looks now lexile find a book metametrics inc. Wendy wan long shang in 1972, after his older brother is killed in a car crash, peter lees mother is paralyzed by grief and his traditional chinese father seems emotionally frozenbut peter hopes that if he joins a. The way home looks now book midcontinent public library. The way home looks now book the seattle public library. He is a family member and died in a car accident later on in the story. Peters taiwanese american family is struggling since the death of his older. This remarkable story of one endearing dogs journey home after she is separated from her beloved human is directed by charles martin smith and stars ashley judd, edward james olmos, wes studi, alexandra shipp, and jonah hauerking. She lives with her family in the suburbs of washington, dc. Find books like the way home looks now from the worlds largest community of readers. From the awardwinning author of the great wall of lucy wu comes a beautifully written and poignant story of family and loss, healing and friendship, and the. Have students write a paragraph about who they think way home might be aimed at. Does it look similar in style, content, theme to any other picture books. In 1972, after his older brother is killed in a car crash, peter lees mother is paralyzed by grief and his traditional chinese father seems emotionally frozen. The way home looks now 4 stars 1924 rating the way home looks now is a story about a baseball player named peter.

Walmart has an amazing selection of coloring books for teens and adults with gorgeous landscapes and patterns. Have students visit the library and look at other picture books. The book concludes with instructions on how to play the neighborhood pickup games that peter and his teammates use to practice. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson the way home looks now. Baseball used as a metaphor in the way home looks now. I give way home 4 out of 5 stars because you dont know what is going to happen and i liked the images because.

The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang scholastic. The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang a twelveyearold boy hopes baseball may be able to bring his family back together when tragedy tears them apart. But it turns out ba has been paying attention to baseballhe even played as a boyand to whats happening at home more than peter knew. Have students study the front and back covers of way home closely. The way home looks now story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. On our way to oyster bay a new citizenkid book available. Tucking it inside his jacket, shane maneuvers past a variety of dangersbullies, traffic, a snarl. Twelveyearold peter lee and his family are baseball lovers, who bond over back lot games and talk of the pittsburgh pirates. Have students write a paragraph about who they think way home might be aimed at and why.

The way home looks now book king county library system. Free the way home looks now study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Angry with his father, who argued with nelson about the vietnam war and cant make things at home better, peter is now embarrassed by him as a coach. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month.

From the awardwinning author of the great wall of lucy wu comes a beautifully written and poignant story of family and loss, healing and friendship, and the great american pastime, baseball. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. Homepage illustrations 2009 by rafael lopez originally appeared in book fiesta by pat mora and used with permission from. If you like sad books, then this is the book for you. A grieving chineseamerican family begins to find strength and healing through a. Peter wonders if just maybe the game they love can pull them together and bring them back, safe at home. Top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs.

In 1972, after his older brother is killed in a car crash, peter lees mother is paralyzed by grief and his traditional chinese father seems emotionally frozenbut peter hopes that if he joins a little league team in pittsburgh he can reawaken the passion for baseball that. A boy named shane is heading home through the city one night when he meets a stray kitten in an alley. An amelia bloomer project selection a ccbc choices selection a book page best of the year selection a fine story of family, loss, growing up and learning to play baseball, raised to a higher level by gracefully incorporated themes of feminism and kindness. The way home looks now book san francisco public library. In the time before, peter lee and his older brother, nelson, loved baseball. Peter lee and his family always shared a passion for baseball, bonding over backlot games and the pittsburgh pirates.

Synopsis from the awardwinning author of the great wall of lucy wu comes a beautifully written and poignant story of family and loss, healing and friendship, and the great american pastime, baseball. But when a devastating tragedy strikes, the family flies apart and peters mom becomes. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang hardcover. Discussion guide family tree series discussion guide friendship and family. Are they prepared to be challenged and confronted in and through way home.

The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang paperback. In the way home looks now, she uses her characteristically accessible language to tell a story that combines historical fiction, detailed sports scenes and the unique perspectives of a grieving asianamerican family. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987. Free the way home looks now worksheets and literature unit. In 1972, after his older brother is killed in a car crash, peter lees mother is paralyzed by grief and his traditional chinese father seems emotionally frozenbut peter hopes that if he joins a little league team in pittsburgh he can reawaken the passion for baseball that all the members of his family used to share and bring them back. Peters taiwanese american family is struggling since the death of his older brother, nelson. The way home looks now book san mateo county libraries. Peter lee and his family have always loved baseball.

Way home libby hathorn, australian author and poet. Liesel removes the book from beneath her shirt before she and hans reach home. Article in bulletin of the center for children s books 689. Goodreads members who liked the way home looks now also liked. The way home looks now is not only interesting to read, but its also original and it teaches kids about the values of love, family, friendship and playing outside, whether its baseball, horseback riding, swimming, walking, bowling or any other activity that. Sections options space for short answers in each section. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the way home looks now. The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang, paperback. Mar 28, 2017 the way home looks now is an outstanding novel about family, baseball, and what you do with grief. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Take a look at comic books for children and teens if youre looking for something that would encourage your child to read more. Oldest son nelson a smart and athletic college student was there one day, and then he. The way home looks now by wendy wanlong shang goodreads.

Nov 22, 2017 so im not sure the name of this book bur ive been searching for it, its about to younger siblings who died in a car accident in the woods but wake up 5 months later realizing they are dead, there was a monster pirate kind of like thing who sunk into the earth and clawed his way out after 50 years, he chases them and hunts them down if you guys know the name of the book please let me know if. The way home looks now kindle edition by shang, wendy. Based on the cover and what they knowsee about way home, how does this compare to other picture books. But when tragedy strikes, the family flies apart and baseball no longer seems to matter. Twelveyearold chinese american peter lee and his family always shared a passion for baseball, bonding over backlot games and the pittsburgh pirates. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. The way home looks now kindle edition by shang, wendy wanlong. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Resources for this book save to list other books you might like related book resources. May 09, 2017 the beloved new york times and usa today bestseller a dogs way home is now a feature film from sony pictures. Put students in small groups with a copy of the book. Wendy wanlong shang is the author of the great wall of lucy wu, which was awarded the asianpacific american award for childrens literature, and the way home looks now, an amelia bloomer project list selection and a ccbc choices list selection.