SOLEDAD AND THE CURSE OF THE PHOENIX with resources for Homeschooling families by Mindy Baker
In the story Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix, by Mindy Baker, Soledad’s world has been cursed by the evil Phoenix, and she is fleeing to try and live life on her own. The story is of her journey and how she will ultimately defeat the curse of the evil Phoenix and restore her village. Along the way she personally learns how to trust, how to forgive both herself and others, and how to have courage. She is a perfect example of a person with determination as she changes into the true leader, friend, and sister that she is meant to be.
Back Cover Copy:
This lower middle grade fantasy set in a Mesoamerican Aztec-like world, builds hope and courage rising from destruction.
Soledad is a victim of the Phoenix’s evil plagues, just like the rest of her former village. But she’s also different. She’s hiding with her mother’s flute, which the Phoenix is determined to find.
After a friend’s betrayal, she flees along a new path, high into the mountains, where she discovers the truth about what has really happened to her people. She realizes her knowledge, together with the power of the water and the magic of the flute, can help them all.
But this realization brings a whole new danger. Before she can unite her people and face the Phoenix, Soledad will have to find the strength to forgive and learn again how to trust.
Some of the intriguing elements are:
- Friendship with a llama
- Living under the rule of the evil Phoenix and the three plagues that he invokes (boulder hail, forest of stone, and sores that won’t heal)
- Relationship betrayal and restitution
- A special flute and a powerful healing waterfall
Check out my website for the following free downloads:
- Peruvian animal chart that are found in the novel
- A scavenger hunt that your child can complete as they read the book.
- A “What Was Your Favorite Part Worksheet“
In addition, I have brainstormed 5 fun connection activities for your middle grader!
EXPLORER COURSE CONTENT
One of the unique things about the publisher of this book, Chicken Scratch Books, is that they produce literature courses to accompany the book. Each course is designed specifically with homeschool families in mind. There is a “value focus” that corresponds with each book. DETERMINATION is the value focus for the book SOLEDAD AND THE CURSE OF THE PHOENIX.
Link to buy book and Explorer Course on Publisher’s Website
Also, another author (named Tricia Goyer) that interviewed me about SOLEDAD AND THE CURSE OF THE PHOENIX wrote this amazing post. It gives ideas of how to use my book with HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES. Do you have anyone you could share this link with? I think it could be a really cool resource for them.
If you missed the interview, it is available on all podcast platforms, or you can use this YOUTUBE LINK to watch it!
I also thought you would enjoy seeing some of the kids who read my ARC copies and gve reviews. It was a blast interacting with them at my Launch Party! I really appreciate all of their help!
Post submitted by Mindy Baker
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