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Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)

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Recommended for: Intermediate Years (4th-8th)

Create lasting connections through this rich story while you study themes such as science, nature, geography, history, and language arts. This four-week book study is a digital download you can use in your homeschool or as book study with a group. Each download includes:

  • Thunder from the Sea Book Study with weekly lesson plans, recipes, and more
  • Thunder from the Sea Book Report Template
  • Thunder from the Sea Extension Book List
  • Multimedia Reference Materials links
  • Book Club Meet-up Guide

Overview of Thunder from the Sea

After living in a Mission orphanage on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland for most of his life, 13-year-old Tom Campbell is sent to live and work with Enoch Murray and his wife Fiona. Tom has always wanted a family and a dog of his own, but he is worried. Will he fit in with his new family? Will they want him to stay with them when they find out their family is growing? When Tom rescues a Newfoundland dog from the sea during a terrible storm, his life changes again. Thunder is everything Tom ever wanted in a dog. He is brave and smart and strong. But will Tom be able to keep Thunder? Will he ever have all that he has dreamed about? Tom is a kind boy with a good heart and he knows hard work. Readers will soon know how much he cares for his new family and for Thunder. Thunder from the Sea is a wonderful story of family, belonging, and community. Tom comes to see that he is loved and cared for and that the people in his community are always supportive of one another, though they make mistakes. This story will take readers on a thrilling journey of survival, kindness, and love, including a daring rescue. Tom’s strong bond with Thunder adds a comforting warmth to the story, highlighting the importance of the connection between humans and animals.

Themes in Thunder from the Sea

There are many themes in Thunder from the Sea you will explore through videos, notebooking, and projects. Explore any themes more in-depth that really stick out to you or spark the interests of your children.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador culture
  • Newfoundland dog breed
  • Cod fishing
  • Earthquakes
  • Human and animal bond
  • Orphans and adoption
  • Community and family life
  • Loyalty and friendship
  • Kindness and forgiveness
  • Resilience and survival

Book Disclaimer

This book includes some instances of danger, survival, and animal injury. We encourage parents to review all literature selections in advance to ensure they align with your family’s values and age levels.

Digital Download Details

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Refund Policy

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Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)
Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)
Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)
Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)
Thunder from the Sea Book Study (Digital Download)

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    Primary Book Study

    Preview one week of a Primary Treehouse Book Study. Each book contains four weekly lesson plans to be used as a menu so parents can choose which activities to do each day.

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    Intermediate Book Study

    Preview one week of a Intermediate Treehouse Book Study. Each book contains four weekly lesson plans to be used as a menu so parents can choose which activities to do each day.

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Alyssa Meade
Fun for the whole family.

The Charlotte's Web book study from Treehouse School house has been such a blessing tonour whole family so far this school year. I love the thought provoking questions for older kiddos and the crafts that even the little ones can do!

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Meagan Youngquist
5 book studies in and we love them!

We’ve done several of these book studies with local homeschooling friends and are loving it! Great questions, activities, and recipes!

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Rachael Reeves
Incredibly Fun Book Study!

My (then) 5 year old read this over the summer and he was so jazzed about it, he started his own book club! A few neighborhood friends (and grandma, of course) came over each week for the different activities and discussion! The questions were fun, thought provoking and encouraged critical thinking! Can’t wait to do our next one! :)

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Heather C
Summer Of The Monkeys

My daughter is 8 and thoroughly enjoying the book and the study. Fun and engaging activities and links to videos for further learning. I am pleased with the book report format and the illustrated dictionary. Lots of discussion ideas as well!

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Rachael
Wonderful book study!!!

This is one of the best comprehensive book studies! I absolutely love the activities and ideas that come along with it. We will definitely be doing more of these and hope to join in on the Treehouse Schoolhouse Book Club!

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JW

Great activities and questions!

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Jessica Sledge
So good!

Very thorough and will be useful through different age groups. Will definitely buy more book studies.

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Anonymous
Great book study content

I really enjoy their book studies. They give so many options for videos, activities, crafts, recipes, etc. It’s great for kids of all ages.

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Sarah S.
Simple and effective

Just what I was looking for. I’m doing a “book club” with two of my sons and this is the perfect way to make connections that are easy and effective. We use it as a menu and choose activities that fit the week!

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Katherine Mosquera
A real feast!

I really liked these activities, although I consider them more adequate for children 6+, My girls really enjoyed the ones we could do.
However, I'm considering including these unit studies for further grades, they're currently 3 and 4 years old, because they're a real gentle feast. Thank you so much for your time when designing these activities.

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Kristen Cheeves
Worth it

My kiddos (kinder, 2nd and 4th graders) have enjoyed this book study. Has great ideas and very easy to add in.

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Anonymous
Charlotte's Webb book study

Haven't used lots of it but have read thoroughly and feel it will be a great addition to our home school. It's helped me to ensure I'm touching all the basis needed but gentle enough for me not to feel I have to do all parts of I don't want to our don't feel my children are ready.

Looking forward to buying a couple more of this one goes well.

Overall a great tool, especially when you're just starting your Charlotte Mason journey and introducing novels and narration to your home school.

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Elena Parashchak
Everything planned for you

I love being intentional, this guide makes it so easy. If you want to do activities you got it. Want to just have thoughtful questions to ask about each chapter it’s there for you. You don’t need to look anywhere else for ideas, it’s all here!

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Carson Sharp
Our fav book study so far!

Loving this one! We have done a few THSH book studies and this one has been my first graders favorite by far!

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nick56117

this is my favorite book. I got it for Christmas, and I finished it 1 week later. And I was six.

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nick56117

this is my favorite book. I got it for Christmas, and I finished it 1 week later. And I was six.

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Michelle Mariw
Great!

We love reading the book then coming to the guide for fun activities and thoughtful questions!

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Stacy McDowell Black
Primary Collection Book Studies

We have finished Charlotte’s Web & are starting My Father’s Dragon on Monday. The lessons are well thought out & help a “homeschooling grandmother” plan lessons & there are plenty of activities to do along the way. :)

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Jessica Yoshida
Loved this book study!

I loved this book study for my 11 year old son. The “explore” and “make” sections were a wonderful way to go deeper with the text. Very enriching. I gave four stars because I would rather purchase a bound book than have to print it out.

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M. Smith
Not what I expected.

I thought there would be more to it. Like discussio. questions after each chapter. Etc. We enjoyed a fun recipe with it and liked the book report sheets. It was fun and just not I was expecting. I guess I thought it was more like a readers guide, comprehension school type thing with fun recipes and activities. Still good but probably wont purchase again now understanding the layout.

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Sara H
Engaging

This book study is helping my family and I dig a bit deeper into the book and connect with the story in more ways that I would have been able to do othewise.

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Rebecca Toledo
The little house in the prairie

This book study was great! My kids really enjoyed the activities and the questions.

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Hannalea Adams

This has been a great addition to our read aloud so far! We use the activities to keep hands busy while we read. I appreciate the introduction to writing a book report! We are able to cater to our kids different abilities.

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Homeschool
Not Received

The digital download and hardback book was purchased simultaneously. Neither has been received. It has been 2 weeks now. Thank you.

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Aleli Moreno Lopez
Perfect for keeping a reading rythm!

I really enjoyed this Dr. Dolittle book study! It has been a great way to keep a consistent reading pace while making the book more enjoyable and engaging. I especially love having ideas for activities we can do at home that connect with the story. It makes reading feel more intentional and gives us opportunities to talk about and enjoy the book together.

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Amanda

A great way to help organize a book study.

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Alyssa Becker
Great!

I really like this book study. We haven't used it yet, but I have gone through it yet, and have it worked into our plan for our homeschool year. I can't speak for how my kids like it until we actually start the unit, but I am really looking forward to it!

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courtney Allebach
Amazing

As an educator of ten years this curriculum has something to offer for all ages. This year I am teaching first and third in a homeschool setting. The book studies not inky offer opportunities for all grade levels , but provide opportunities to for all ability levels. It also provides a variety of cross curricular activities as well. Would recommend this!!!!.