The name of our book this week is Charlie Hits It Big, which is a funny little story about a Guinea Pig named Charlie who is making his way to Hollywood on a quest to be a SUPERSTAR!!
In this story Charlie, the guinea pig, left his owner, Sophie, a note telling her he was gone on a trip be back later. Charlie was actually going to Hollywood. When he made to Hollywood he joined a tour group and managed to sneak away on one of the movie sets. While on the set he was handed and script and Charlie read the lines so great he got the part in the movie. Everyone in Hollywood fell in love with him but even with fame, and all the food he wanted, he still felt lonely. In his loneliness he remembered the times him and Sophie would play and she would pet him till he fell asleep. This realization made Charlie pack up his things and take a taxi home. When he got to his house and knocked on the door no one answered. Just when he was discouraged a light came on and a he heard a voice say "Who's there?" Sophie opened and was so excited for his homecoming, and when they went in the house Charlie saw his cage with a bag of his FAVORITE fruity nuts with a red bow tied on it. This was just another reminder why he came home.
This book was classified as fiction for a number of reasons. The type of fiction this book falls under is fantasy. There are several reasons that this is a non-fiction fantasy book. Not only can guinea pigs not talk but they also can’t ride in airplanes or take taxis like Charlie did in this story. Also, they can’t become Hollywood actors that go to fancy clothes stores for an outfit. The conflict in this fantasy was Charlie against himself, because he thought he wanted some fancy superstar lifestyle in Hollywood and was quickly reminded that he loved being home more. The theme of the book also taught the reader to be thankful for what you have instead of wishing for things or lifestyle that might not bring you can happiness. The setting of the book was also VERY OBVIOUS. It tells the reader numerous times that Charlie is in Hollywood and when he goes home it tells of where he is headed. The point of view for this story is in the perspective form as if someone else is telling the story about Charlie and his journey away from home.
This was a very fun big and would be a great book to use when teaching what fantasy books are because I think it includes a lot of obvious elements that the students would be able to point out in discussion.
I like this fantasy fiction book. I actually have a guinea pig so I was interested to see what kind of trouble the guinea pig in the story got into! You both did a good job with justifying why this book is fantasy fiction. You mentioned setting, conflict, point of view, and much more that explained why this is a piece of fantsy fiction.
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I enjoyed reading your blog! While reading it, it was easy to connect with how Charlie was feeling as well as how Sophie was feeling in the story. The story helps the reader realize that sometimes we have everything we truly need to make us happy.-Katrice Gates
ReplyDeleteHome sweet home! There's no place like home, where everything and everyone we love is. I love the theme of this book, it's so very true. I think we would all like to experience what Charlie did to some degree, but I'm sure the happiness wouldn't last long. We would soon want to return to our life and the ones we love. Aside from the theme of this story, this is an excellent choice to help students learn the elements of a fantasy fiction story. The elements are easy to recognize and the story seems very engaging. -Amanda Daughtry
ReplyDeleteSounds like a cute story! You did a good job covering the elements of fiction. I especially like how you pointed out what makes it fantasy: that guinea pigs can't talk or catch taxis or fly. That was cute! This is a good theme, that basically life is not always greener on the other side. But it is also good to use to teach children that sometimes you have to follow your dreams to find out what is really important to you.
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Macy
I really like the idea of this book, when teaching students theme and fiction but especially fantasy fiction! This would be a great example to use to show students about fantasy because, as you mentioned, guinea pigs can't fly, talk, or ride in taxis! Excellent job on justifying the setting, characters, and theme! -Lindsay
ReplyDeleteThis is great blog introducing a fantasy fiction book.The moral of this story would be a good one to read to students when talking about being grateful and appreciative. With this being a guinea pig, the students will be intrigued and want to pay attention to the book. The beginning of the blog made me want to continue to finish it out. Good job on the summary of the book and explaining the elements in the book.-Dianne
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post I am sure that this will be a book that I will use in my classroom. Sometimes in life people have it all the glitz and the glamour, but what good is it all if your lonely inside. This book has a great message and you both did a great job explaining your reasons with great detail why this is a fantasy fiction book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book that you all chose for fiction! I liked how you explained the reasons it is considered fiction. I also liked that you classified it as being fantasy fiction. I have never read by his book but I will definitely be checking this book out!
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