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Fun and Educational School Programs
for Students Grades Four Through Eight
From T exas Author George Arnold
Interactive Discussion Sessions
Author George Arnold is experienced at leading in-class discussions aimed at motivating and educating students in upper elementary and middle school grades. Typical 45-minute sessions include a brief reading from one of the author’s books for juvenile readers followed by student participation in one or more Q & A discussion subjects. Typical discussion topics include:
- Why is being a reader important?
- Why should I learn more than one language?
- What’s it like to be a writer?
- I think I might like to write books, too. How do I get started?
- How can I develop my creativity and put my imagination to work?
Other topics can be developed on short notice to accommodate current teaching needs.
Featured Books by George Arnold
Los Gatos of the C.I.A.: Hunt for Fred-X
200-page, fully illustrated chapter book. An international adventure starring four Texas cats and a dancing pig from Ohio who work for the C.I.A. – Cats-In-Action – secret crime-fighting organization run out of the White House basement by Socks, a very clever cat. Our heroes are called to Méjico to help capture the evil Fred-X, giant spotted owl who is grabbing all the cats of Mexico, flying them to the Yucatán to sell into slavery in Aruba. Tracking Fred-X across Mexico, they meet some interesting characters, learn a little about Hispanic manners and culture, and they learn to speak a little Spanish. Contains 750 Spanish words and phrases, both in the text and an extensive glossary/pronunciation guide. A fun read with cultural and language learning experiences.
I Gatti of the C.I.A.: Fred-X Rising
204-page, fully illustrated chapter book starring the four Texas cats and their dancing pig friend. This time they’re summoned to Italy where Fred-X has resumed his catnabbing ways. Along with Interpol agents from Rome, they enlist the help of Il Papa, the pope, and a band of Greek stunt cats in a clever plot to put an end to Fred-X’s evil ways. This time they learn about Italian history and culture and they learn to speak some Italian. Contains 750 Italian words and phrases, both in the text and in an extensive glossary/pronunciation guide. More fun with some lovable and very clever characters and a subtle historical, cultural and language learning experience.
Speaker Fees
The author is yours for the day for up to six of the 45-minute discussion sessions or custom discussions of your choice. His fee for the day is $250, plus expenses. Typical expenses involve travel (mileage at 48.5-cents/mile) to and from Fredericksburg, Texas.
Special Student Discounts on Books
Publisher’s suggested retail price for the books is $22.95. The author is pleased to make copies available to students at the special discounted price of $18.00, tax included.
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