Recommended for: Intermediate Years (4th-8th)

Create lasting connections through this rich story while you study themes such as science, nature, geography, history, and language arts. This four-week book study is a digital download you can use in your homeschool or as book study with a group. Each download includes:

• Thimble Summer Book Study with weekly lesson plans, recipes, and more
• Thimble Summer Book Report Template
• Thimble Summer Extension Book List
• Multimedia Reference Materials links
• Book Club Meet-up Guide

Overview of Thimble Summer

Elizabeth Enright’s Thimble Summer won the Newbery Medal in 1939 with an endearing tale of a simple summer on the Linden family’s Wisconsin farm. The story follows Garnet Linden, a 9-year-old girl, as she meets new people, creates her own adventures, and enjoys the charms of farm life. Garnet’s excitement for each summer day reminds readers that magic is everywhere, especially if you are looking for it.

Themes covered in Thimble Summer

There are many themes in Thimble Summer you will explore through videos, notebooking, and projects. Explore any themes more in-depth that really stick out to you or spark the interests of your children.

• Weather and seasons
• Farming
• Farm animals
• Family relationships
• Value of community connections
• The United States in the 1930s

Book Disclaimer

We encourage parents to review all literature selections in advance to ensure they align with your family’s values and age levels.