Week #3: Kaya {AGBC}

Hey girls! We only have one week left for Kaya, and instead of doing trivia this week, I'm going to focus on a fun Kaya online game that you can play- and learn more about Kaya's world. But before, this week we are reading Kaya Shows the Way and Changes for Kaya.

Book Questions
Which is your favorite picture/illustration in the two Kaya books we'll be reading?
Do you like the Looking Back section in each book?

Online Game

Have you ever played Kaya's Catch of the Day? If you haven't (and even if you have!) you should play it right now! It's a really fun-and challenging!- game that teaches you about Kaya's natural world. So, my challenge for you is to play this game, then comment with your high score and your answers to the book questions.

Enjoy and have fun!
~Gabby

Week #2: Kaya {AGBC}

Hey girls! Have you finished reading the first two Kaya books yet? It's okay if you haven't but, if you have, be sure to start reading Kaya's Hero and Kaya and the Lone Dog. Once you've finished reading, come back and answer these questions!

Trivia Questions:
What does Swan Circling leave to Kaya? (Hint: there are two answers!)
Who does the Lone Dog save from a bear?

Book Question:
Out of these two books, which is your favorite and why?

Enjoy and be sure to look for updates!
~Gabby

Week #1: Kaya {AGBC}

Hey girls! Are you ready to start the AGBC? Well, I am and we are starting January with one of my favorite American Girl characters- Kaya.
Here are some fun facts about Kaya:

• Kaya's books' titles are the first to differ from the traditional format, for ex. Kaya's Hero and Kaya Shows the Way.
• While Kaya's tribe is known as the Nez Perce, though the Nez Perce people refer to themselves as the Nimiipu.
• Kaya has one sister, Speaking Rain, who is blind, and twin brothers. 

So for this week, we will be reading Meet Kaya: An American Girl and Kaya's Escape: A Survival Story. Come back regularly for updates on my sidebar- I will be posting where I am in the books and what I like so far! Then once you've finished the two books, come back and answer these questions. I look forward to seeing your answers and replying to any of your questions. Remember, this is a book club so questions are encouraged- ask anybody about the books in the comments section!

Here are my questions for you:

Trivia Questions:

Kaya is given the nickname Magpie for competing in what event?

Kaya and Speaking Rain are kidnapped by which Native American tribe?

Book Questions:

What is your favorite part about of both of the books?

What do you think of Kaya's character so far? Do you think she's brave and daring, or just a fool?

I look forward to reading your comments and replying to them as well!

~Gabby

ps. Every Thursday is an AGBC Day!

The American Girl Book Club

Hi girls! I debated holding off announcing the book club because of the over-whelming response I got with my contest, but I promised you a program and I'm keep my promises! :-)

Anyways, let me tell you about my new program: The American Girl Book Club.

This is the internet's first and only online book club surrounding the American Girl Historical Character series! What's great about this is that there are no starting dates or times: Simply join in and participate the weeks you want! Read on for more information!

How does this book club work?

It works like this: Every month, I introduce a new Historical character that we will be focusing on. For the first three weeks in each month, we will read the character's six-book series and on the last week, I will have a featured game about that character, make a recipe that that character might've made, or even host a giveaway!

Will there be discussions?

Yes, however not directly. On the weeks when I introduce new books, there will also be a trivia question that you can only answer once you have read the story. In the comments sections, readers will be able to answer the question, but also ask each other questions as well- and I of course will be joining in!

What if I don't own the books we are focusing on?

You can check out from the library. But don't worry if you can't get them in time, all of my AGBC posts will be kept in a special page (not yet up) so you can access them if needed.

Does it cost anything and am I required to make an online account?

Nope. This is all featured on my blog- and all for free!

I hope you participate! Oh, and remember, you're never to old to read American Girl books, this isn't just for 8 year olds, but for the child in all of us. :-)

~Gabby