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. If you are starting the program mid-year, 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.