Boomerang 2026-2027

Deep dives into high-quality books!

Teens are ready for plot twists, adventure, moral quandaries, history, and a wide variety of literary genres. Enter the Boomerang.    

Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly. 

Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:

• literary analysis
• historical context
• grammar
• punctuation
• and book club parties

Each handbook contains:

• Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel of the month (book not included)

• Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week

• Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages

• Examination of grammar and punctuation

• Additional notes that go beyond the passage

• Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing

• Book club party ideas

• Copywork passages on separate printable pages

• Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home

The Boomerang program includes Guidelines for implementing copywork and dictation practices, a planning tool, and a writing skills tracker to help you stay informed about your teen's progress.

Start any time. Enjoy the published Boomerangs in any order. You will receive all nine by May 2027. 

2026-2027 book list: 

September: Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney 

October: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

November: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

December: Great Speeches of the 20th Century edited by Bob Blaidsdell* 

January: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 

February: The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby (Adapted for Young Adults)*

March: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

April: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

May: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown*

Swap one! When you purchase the year-long program, you may swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.

Want mentorship to learn how to use Boomerang? Join our Brave Writer Training Program! 

Delivery: The Boomerang is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.

Note: The Boomerang is one part of the High School Writers Bundle. 

Note to previous customers: 
The asterisks denote brand-new titles that have never been used for Boomerangs.