Just Like That

Gary Schmidt

The Boomerang is a monthly digital downloadable product that features copywork and dictation passages from a specific novel. It is geared toward young teens ages 13-14 and is the indispensable tool for Brave Writer parents who want to teach language arts in a natural, literature-bathed context.

This guide contains the following features:

• 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
• Notes about punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary devices
  
• Beyond the Passage and Inside Scoop boxes
• 9 Think Piece questions
• Golden Lines prompt
• Book Club Party Ideas
• 53 pages
• Publication Date: August 2022 

How does the Boomerang fit into the Brave Writer complete language arts program? Learn more on our Getting Started page.

All products are digital and downloadable. All sales are FINAL. No refunds.

A note about content
Ultimately, Just Like That affirms kindness and community. But several vivid descriptions of violence and unhappy events in this book may be upsetting. Parents are encouraged to pre-read this novel to be equipped to process reactions and insights together with their teens.

About the book

Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school in fall 1968 to move on from her grief over a close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that anyone he cares about is at risk. When their paths cross, the pair’s connection begins to shape each of their lives. As their loneliness is gradually replaced by friendship, Meryl Lee finds unexpected allies and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for the future.

This riveting novel is Wednesday Wars author Gary D. Schmidt at his best, weaving in powerful themes and raising tears and laughter in equal measure.―Amazon

Purchase the Just Like That novel here.