This story has been a favorite of mine since I read it aloud to my sons. Over the month-long study, we came to love Frightful and Sam. Most of us would problably go live in Sam’s tree in a heartbeat.
It’s likely you can find a copy of the novel in your local library, but if not, it’s available at Amazon or any retailer for a very reasonable price. Used bookstores often have copies as well.
The book’s chapters aren’t numbered – they’re named – so pay attention to stay aligned with the class. The pictures will tell you the names to look out for.I hope you love it as much as we did.
Part 1: Introduction
We always begin studying a novel by digging into the background of it and getting to know it a little bit.
No reading necessary for this class – just join in and get to know the novel just like you would a new friend.
Watch the introduction here.
Part 2
Now we’re diving into the novel! For this class, read from the beginning of the novel through the chapter entitled The King’s Provider.
Watch class here.
Part 3
In this class, we read The First Man Who Was After Me through We All Learn about Halloween. That Halloween was rowdy!
Watch class here.
Part 4
We read this novel in four parts, so for this class you’ll read from the chapter I Find Out What to do about Hunters to the end of the novel.
Watch class here. Note: There was wonky audio at the beginning of class that resolves at 3:58.
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