Wise Owl Play Page

The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

The Whipping Boy Adapted as a Play

The Whipping Boy Play on Teacher.net by CW

Grades 4-8 About the book, From Publishers Weekly: "Jemmy is kept in his king's palace to be thrashed for the offenses committed by the royal heir, Prince Brat. It is forbidden to punish Brat, whose tricks multiply until Jemmy is tempted to escape the daily round of flogging. But the prince himself takes off and forces the whipping boy to go with him. As they get into and out of trouble on the outside, Jemmy hears that he has been accused of abducting Brat. When the prince arranges for their return to the palace, poor Jemmy fears the worst, but things turn out for the best at the story's satisfying close."

Summer of Riley

Summer of Riley Adapted as a Play

Summer of Riley Play on Teacher.net by CW

A play based on the book by Eve Bunting

Grades 4-6 About the book, From School Library Journal: "With the recent death of his grandfather and his parents' decision to separate, 11-year-old William struggles with his grief and anger until an abandoned Lab comes into his life. Although William loses the dog he loves, he realizes that he has done his best and begins to accept the changes that are taking place in his life."

The Moorchild by Eloise McGraw

Adapted as a Play The Moorchild Play by CW Grades 4-6

About the book, From School Library Journal: "This well-written novel incorporates elements of folklore into an examination of society's response to those who are perceived as different. The plot centers on the experiences of Saaski, a changeling who was cast out by the 'Folk' because of her human father."

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Adapted as a Play by CW

Also, this is a link to my Phantom Tollbooth unit online which includes a play and other learning activities. Permission is granted to anyone wishing to use part or all of this unit.