In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal, Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark. Our conversation takes us to many topics including the salt pits of Peru, behind the scenes of The Emperor’s New Groove, and Charlotte’s Web. Whether you are in the car, at home, or out for a jog, we hope you will take us along with you!
Links Related to this Episode:
Behind the Scenes of The Emperor’s New Groove
The Incredible Salt Ponds of Peru
Videos and Activities Related to this Book:
Make a pan flute out of straws – Straw Pan Flute Craft
Cardboard Weaving –
Whirls and Twirls Around the World
Draw an alpaca – How to Draw an Alpaca
Videos –
Guide to Machu Picchu for Children
The Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire
Virtual Field Trip: Amazon Rainforest
If you enjoyed Secret of the Andes, you might enjoy these books as well:
- The Well of Sacrifice by Chris Eboch
- Moon Rope by Lois Elhert
- Morning Girl by Michael Dorris
- Guests by Michael Dorris
- Indians of the Andes by Marion Morrison
- Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
- Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
Books about Peru and Inca Culture:
- Up and Down the Andes by Lori Krebs
- You Wouldn’t Want to be and Inca Mummy! by Colin Hynson
- Maria Had a Little Llama by Angela Dominguez
- Kusikiy a Child from Taquile, Peru by Mercedes Cecilia
- The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan Mitchell
Mandy’s Pick for Our Next Book:
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
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