First Chapter Friday Capture the Flag Read Aloud Video with the Word Nerd

Friday, August 30, 2024 - In this week’s First Chapter Friday video the word nerd Amanda Zieba reads aloud chapter 1 of Capture the Flag by the ever-incredible author Kate Messner. If you like mysteries, US history, this book is PERFECT for you! If you like unlikely heroes, chasing down the bad guys, and secret societies, then you’ll love this book too. This book is the first in a series of 3 mysteries. Make sure you stay through the whole video so you can discover the mystery quote hidden throughout… one word at a time, like a literary treasure hunt.
Blurb: Anna, José, and Henry are complete strangers with more in common than they realize. Snowed in together at a chaotic Washington D.C. airport, they encounter a mysterious tattooed man, a flamboyant politician, and a rambunctious poodle named for an ancient king. Even stranger, news stations everywhere have announced that the famous flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been stolen! Anna, certain that the culprits must be snowed in too, recruits Henry and José to help catch the thieves and bring them to justice. But when accusations start flying, they soon realize there's more than justice at stake. As the snow starts clearing, Anna, José, and Henry find themselves in a race against time (and the weather!) to prevent the loss of an American treasure.
Teachers, if you plan to use the full novel in class, check out this educator’s guide jam-packed with extension activities, discussion questions and more! school.teachin...
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** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books, and celebrating stories
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
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