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Watch the Movie

SUMMER OF THE MONKEYS was made into a film in 1998 starring Corey Seiver and Wilford Brimley. Obtain a DVD of the film to watch and then compare and contrast it to the book.

SUMMER OF THE MONKEYS Soundtrack

A big part of a person's story is the music that is popular during his/her lifetime. Do some research on music that was popular during Jay Berry's childhood in Oklahoma during the early 1990s in America. If possible, create a CD of songs appropriate for the time period and share with the class as you discuss Jay Berry's life.

Wilson Rawls' Typewriter

Imagine that you could have a conversation with Wilson Rawls' typewriter. What do you think it would say? What questions would you ask?

Dinner with Jay Berry

Imagine that you invited Jay Berry to your house and he has accepted! Who else would you...

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