The 2008 Willow Awards
Snow Willow Nominee
Speechless
By Valerie Sherrard.
Griffin’s teacher announces that it is time for the yearly class speeches and Griffin’s past experience was so humiliating he knows he can’t do it again. His best friend comes up with a plan for Griffin to take a vow of silence that has consequences far beyond Griffin’s imagination.
About the Author
Valerie Sherrard is the acclaimed author of such bestselling books as Kate, Sam's Light, and the Shelby Belgarden Mysteries. Her books have been shortlisted for the Red Maple, White Pine, Snow Willow, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice, B.C. Stellar, and Arthur Ellis awards, recommended by the IODE Violet Downey Award, and selected as Our Choice by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. She lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick, with her husband, Brent.
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Suggested Activities
- Choose a cause that you can take a strong stand for. List 10 reasons you think this is a worthwhile cause.
- The character was talked into taking a vow of silence. List 5 other ways you could gain public awareness and support for your cause.
- Design a poster to support the cause you have chosen.
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