Theme:  Fiction February
Book:  A Stranger Came Ashore
Author:  Mollie Hunter

Meeting Activities:
We played a game called TITLES AND AUTHORS where you had to guess the title or author on your back by asking yes or no questions only. We also had a fire and a nice discussion on this month's book.

Book report by Scooby Doo
Number of pages:  163
Voice:  Third Person
Main character(s):  Robbi
Summary:
The issue he had to deal with was saving Elspeth from marrying Finn Learson.  To address the issue, he had help from Yarl Corbie and Nicol.  The story ends when Robbi and Nicol save Elspeth.  I rate this book Excellent.  I liked it because you never knew what would happen next.

Quiz Questions:

1. What made you think it was fictional?
2. What characters could you relate to?
3. What part did you like best? Why?
4. What didn't you like? Why?
5. What made you suspicious about Finn Learson?
6. What did you thinkg before you read the book?
7. Who was your favorite character? Why?
8. Why do you think that Old Da died?

Comments from our book club journal:

"I liked "A Stranger Came Ashore" because it was a mix of mystery, suspense, and adventure."
- Scooby Doo

"I thought it was very suspenseful and interesting."
- Pooh Bear

"I like this book because I like fantasy books."
- Ginger

"I loved the selkie legends and the thought of being able to get out of your skin."
- Alex B.

"I like this book because I like adventure! :-)"
- Maddy B.

"Great book, especially TAM!!"
- Wanda S.

"I liked "A Stranger Came Ashore" because I enjoy reading about selkies."
- Lauren V.

"I loved the suspense!"
- Betsy

"I enjoyed the characters and how suspenseful it was."
- Ann S.

"Great atmosphere and suspense building - fascinating culture."
- Liz P.

"I think that "A Stranger Came Ashore" was great!"
- Katherine R.

"I like this book because you don't know what will come next and it is suspenseful."
- Jenny S.

"Great book!"
- Sally S.

"I liked the book, because you don't know what's coming next and it's kind of scary."
- Lauren M.