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Mapmaker

Draw a map of one of the book's settings.

Moviemaker

Write a one-page pitch to a movie producer explaining why this book would make an interesting and successful film.

Dear Author

After reading the book, students write a letter to Pat Conroy via the publisher (who will forward the letter to the author).

Meet Hamlet

What would Tom say to another character in another story (e.g. Hamlet) if given the chance to respond to them? Write your response as a skit, dialogue, or letter between the characters.

Author Interview

Compose an interview in which one of the characters from the story interviews or asks the author a series of questions and gives their own opinion about how they feel he or she should have been made.

P.S.

After the story is completed, write an epilogue in which you explore what happened next to any of...

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