THE MISSING 'GATOR OF GUMBO LIMBO

The characters in novels make the story come to life. Think about the main characters in the novel The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo. Characters in the story have their own personalities. Their personality traits affect the main events of the story. Each character is important to the story. They contribute to the story and are essential to the outcome of the story.

1. Now your job today is to pick one of the characters in the story.

2. Describe this character's personality using details given in the book.

3. Next, describe your opinion about this character. Explain why you feel this way.

Our Favorite Book

My favorite book is A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith. One reason I like this book is fourth grade students love it. It is a Florida story with much action about a family that goes through great sacrifice and turmoil in the early Florida days. This is a two volume book that takes the MacIvey family through three generations! It has action, suspense, and a lot of factual information about Florida history. This is one book that I will be reading to you, so you don't have to run out and check it out of the nearest library!

NOW TELL US WHAT YOUR FAVORITE BOOK IS AND WHY!