Endling #2: The First is the second book in an epic middle grade animal fantasy series by Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and Crenshaw!
To learn if she truly is the last dairne in the world—the endling—Byx and her friends must travel into the snow-covered mountains of the country of Dreyland, where they hope to uncover the truth behind the legend of a hidden dairne colony. But the threat of war across the lands continues to grow with each passing day. As the group confronts untold dangers at every turn, they will ultimately uncover a treacherous plot that involves the other powerful governing species. With both her dreams and all the creatures of Nedarra on the brink of extinction, Byx and her friends are determined to never give up hope. Soon they find themselves the unlikely leaders in a simmering rebellion that risks everything they hold dear. Byx may be the last of her kind, but will she also be the first to lead the revolution? In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling first book—which received four starred reviews—Katherine Applegate once again delivers an action-packed middle grade fantasy with a unique setting, enthralling characters, and gripping adventure that is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Sutherland. BL 5.2/11 |
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE:
Byx is an endangered species. There are more than 25,000 species of plants and animals on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List in danger of becoming extinct. This includes one in four mammals, one in eight
birds, one-third of all amphibians, and 70% of the world’s cataloged plants. Here are some things you can choose to do to help our environment:
Byx is an endangered species. There are more than 25,000 species of plants and animals on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List in danger of becoming extinct. This includes one in four mammals, one in eight
birds, one-third of all amphibians, and 70% of the world’s cataloged plants. Here are some things you can choose to do to help our environment:
- Invest in a reusable water bottle instead of disposable plastic ones
- Set out a bird feeder
- Pick up trash you see on sidewalks
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
- Head to your local library and check out books on endangered species
CHANCE:
There are lots of interesting names and words in Endling the First. Test your skill at spelling and locating as you find the words in this this word search for the book. Print the sheet out, find the words, then send it to Mrs. Jack.
There are lots of interesting names and words in Endling the First. Test your skill at spelling and locating as you find the words in this this word search for the book. Print the sheet out, find the words, then send it to Mrs. Jack.
ACTIVITY 3:
Dairnes were often mistaken for dogs. There are many descriptions of a Dairne throughout the book. Using the one on this sheet as well as what you know from the book, print out this sheet and then draw a picture of what you think a Dairne looks like.
Dairnes were often mistaken for dogs. There are many descriptions of a Dairne throughout the book. Using the one on this sheet as well as what you know from the book, print out this sheet and then draw a picture of what you think a Dairne looks like.