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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'A Company of Fools' Teaching Guide [Pdf] Unit PlanFitzhenry and Whiteside: 'A Company of Fools' Teaching Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'A Company of Fools' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

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"A Company of Fools", a novel by Deborah Ellis, is set in Paris during the year of the plague. It follows the friendship of two orphaned boys living at an abbey. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries with accompanying discussion questions and novel activities, and cross-curricular connections. Also included are blackline masters and an interview with the author.

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children's literature, historical fiction

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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