The Middle School Book Club
Join the Middle School Book Club! Each week, Mr. Mattingly and a few of his 7th grade students discuss their thoughts and reactions to a popular young adult novel. The novel discussions are broken up into several episodes, so you're encouraged to read along. You can read part of the book, listen to the discussion about that part, read the next part, listen to that discussion, and so on! Check out the podcast website to see our reading calendar: https://sites.google.com/view/themiddleschoolbookclub. Want to tell us your own thoughts or reactions as you read and listen along? Send an email to themiddleschoolbookclub1@gmail.com.
The Middle School Book Club
'The City of Ember' Ch. 7-13
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The Middle School Book Club
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Sophia, Julian, Jacobi, and Mr. Mattingly have just read Chapters 7-13 in The City of Ember and they get together to discuss their thoughts and analysis. They talk about Lina's altruism, Doon's slight selfishness, the mayor's greediness, and the novel's various themes of hope, separation, and secrecy. Also, is the city underground?? Or is Mr. Mattingly losing his mind? Tune in to hear all of those topics and more!
SPOILER WARNING! This episode is best enjoyed if you've recently read this section of The City of Ember or have already read the whole novel.