Wing & Claw #1: Forest of Wonders by award-winning author Linda Sue Park is a captivating adventure that explores themes of responsibility, family, and the importance of protecting the natural world. Young Raffa is a gifted apothecary still learning how to wield his abilities, and when his attempts to heal an injured bat have unexpected results, his life’s trajectory shifts. One experiment leads to another until Raffa finds himself questioning who he can trust and if his actions are actually taking care of the world around him—or harming it. 320 pages, softcover.
Wing & Claw #1: Forest of Wonders by Linda Sue Park
SKU
014362
ISBN
9780062327390
Grade 3-7
These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$7.99 $7.99 $6.75
Rainbow Savings: $1.24
Product Overview
- A magical adventure about a young apothecary fighting to protect the world around him
- When young Raffa’s attempts to heal an injured bat have unexpected results, he is launched into an adventure to fight back against evil forces
- Explores themes of responsibility and courage and emphasizes caring for the natural world
- Book 1 in the Wing & Claw series
Description
Publisher's Description of Wing & Claw #1: Forest of Wonders by Linda Sue Park
From Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park, this is a captivating fantasy-adventure about a boy, a bat, and an amazing transformation. The first book in an enchanting trilogy, Forest of Wonders richly explores the links between magic and botany, family and duty, environment and home.
Raffa
Santana has always loved the mysterious Forest of Wonders. For a gifted
young apothecary like him, every leaf could unleash a kind of magic.
When
an injured bat crashes into his life, Raffa invents a cure from a rare
crimson vine that he finds deep in the Forest. His remedy saves the
animal but also transforms it into something much more than an ordinary
bat, with far-reaching consequences.
Raffa’s experiments lead him away from home to the forbidding city of Gilden, where troubling discoveries make him question whether exciting botanical inventions—including his own—might actually threaten the very creatures of the Forest he wants to protect.
Category Description for Wing & Claw
The Wing & Claw series by Linda Sue Park is an enchanting fantasy series that discusses the importance of protecting the environment and caring for animals and for one another across three action-packed books. Raffa is a gifted young apothecary, but when his attempts to save an injured bat’s life instead cause unexpected results, his life is sent onto a new trajectory. Journey with Raffa as he fights back against evil forces and strives to use his abilities to heal and restore the world around him. Exploring themes of responsibility, courage, and integrity, this magical series is a wonderful new installment from award-winning author Linda Sue Park.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| Author: | Linda Sue Park |
| ISBN: | 9780062327390 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
Videos
Reviews