1 . Enjoy these four stories of wonderful friendships between people and creatures.
Albi the Glowing Cow Boy
By Georgia Bwng. Illustrated by Angela Cogo
On a quiet farm in frosty moonlight, a calf (小牛) called Albi is born. A boy called Rufus lives nearby. Soon. Albi and Rufus set off on an incredible journey-but why are the two so deeply connected and how can they each find what they are searching for?
The Boy Who Saved a Bear
By Nizrana Farook
Nuwan works at a library delivering books, but when he unexpectedly crosses the path of a dangerous group of thieves, he must go on the run. Hiding deep in a cave he realizes he’s not alone-he’s sharing his shelter with a scared bear. Nuwan comforted the bear, so this unlikely pair become friends and are soon working together to stop the bad guys and solve a mystery.
Pax
By Sara Pennypacker, Illustrated by Jon Kassen
Peter has a special bond with Pax-a half-tamed fox cub (幼崽). When a war breaks out suddenly, Peter has to move to live with his grandfather, leaving Pax behind. Can the friends find their way back to each other? This story is accompanied by lots of beautiful illustrations.
Wilder
By Penny Chrimes
When a half-wild girl appears from the marshes (沼泽), the people of a nearby village treat her with doubt. She has a mysterious connection to animals, especially the falcon who circles above her. When the river starts to dry up and a dark sickness begins to spread, the girl sets out to save the villagers.
1. Why do Nuwan and the bear become friends?| A．They live in the same place. | B．They have to solve a mystery. |
| C．The bear was comforted by Nuwan. | D．The bear saved Nuwan from the thieves. |
| A．The force of thieves. | B．An unexpected war. |
| C．The decision of Peter’s grandfather. | D．The villagers’ doubt. |
| A．They are created with the same theme. | B．Their plots are only full of adventures. |
| C．They are accompanied by beautiful pictures. | D．Their characters grew up with their animal friends. |
2 . Book clubs are a great way to meet people who share a common love for reading.
Some book clubs are mainly meant to be fun and relaxed. Members would talk about the story and feelings about the story, but it wouldn’t be a problem if the conversation got carried away from the book. Other book clubs are more serious and highly academic. They would be more focused on meaning, plot, and character.
Choose a location for your club.
Book clubs are typically held at meeting points, like homes, bookstores, or the local library. The meetings can change location sometimes.
Go for an online club if you don’t have a location to meet.
If a physical meeting point isn’t an option, you might also have an online book club.
Find a core group of people with a passion for reading.
They could be friends, family, or people you know through various activities, but they should all love to read. Also, make sure that this group of members can commit to meetings on a regular basis. If you plan to have your book club at a physical location, invite people who live close to you. You can invite anyone to an online book club,
| A．if they are keen on reading |
| B．They take some efforts to organize |
| C．Choose the types of books to read and discuss |
| D．Decide how academic or social your book club will be |
| E．But it is usually easier to keep them at one or a few regular places |
| F．as long as the people who want to join have reliable Internet access |
| G．You can discuss books on a chat room, social media apps, or group video chats |
3 . Claudette Colvin by Phillip Hoose
Who says teenagers can’t change the world？This book tells the true story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin and how her fight for justice (正义) led to the end of separation between races in buses in Alabama in 1956.
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
In the final novel of Cornelia Funke’s popular Inkheart trilogy (三部曲)，Meggie and her father，Mo，travel through Inkworld，a dark and dangerous place full of villains (歹徒)．At the heart of this unusual tale is a question：Can you change your own life?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This Pulitzer Prize winner is the only book author Harper Lee ever wrote. Set in the South in the 1930s，the story is told by a young girl named Scout. Her dad is a lawyer who takes a difficult case (案子) that shakes up their town and changes their lives.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’ Engle
Meg’s father is a scientist who has gone missing—and he happens to be lost in a whole other universe！As Meg and her little brother，Charles Wallace，get on a plane for a special task to save their father through space and time，Meg must discover her own strength and courage.
Margaret Bourke White by Christopher C．L.Anderson
Margaret Bourke White was one of the first women photojournalists. She helped pioneer the whole field！This book explains how she caught some of the most important historic moments of the 20th century.
1. Who helps to set up a fair system?| A．Scout. | B．Meggie. |
| C．Claudette Colvin. | D．Margaret Bourke White. |
| A．Inkdeath. |
| B．A Wrinkle in Time. |
| C．To Kill a Mockingbird. |
| D．Margaret Bourke White. |
| A．what Meg and his brother meet in the universe |
| B．how two children save their father |
| C．the scientific knowledge of the universe |
| D．a funny trip through space and time |
| A．History. | B．Science. |
| C．Politics. | D．Literature. |
