Amber on the Mountain

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Tony Johnston
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Grade Level: 4th
Date(s) Used: Mar. 2001, Mar. 2002

Synopsis: Living on a high mountain with Granny, Amber is lonely until a man comes with his family and a crew of road builders. The man fixes on the seemingly impossible task of building a road up the steep slope, while his daughter, Anna, befriends Amber and decides to teach her to read.

Craft ideas:

• Draw an outline of Anna's head, and inside, draw and write what she was thinking during the story.
• Tell the story from Anna's point of view. Make a little booklet with pictures and her story.
• Write a letter to Amber "Rockhead," encouraging her in learning to write. Talk about your own experiences.