A modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, supersummary offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Joshua 6 niv now the gates of jericho were securely. Jericho, his friend kofi,d his cousin josh were asked to pledge the club, and a one of his friends who is a girl, named dana, tricked her way into the club. God makes a world, a flood destroys the earth, abrahams greatest test, josephthe dreamer, the walls of jericho fall down, a battle with pitchers and torches, strong weak man, ruthgreatgrandmother of a king, the boy prophet, david the giant slayer, elishaperformer of wonders, a brave girl saves a.
Oct 10, 2008 listen free to battle of jericho audiobook by sharon m. Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac genesis 22. But while draper certainly takes on a timely and compelling issue by examining hazing, readers may find that the plot is secondary to the point. When hes chosen as a pledge, jericho vows to do whatever it takes to become a full member. Sixteenyearold jericho is psyched when he and his cousin and best friend, josh, are invited to. Page 1 is a sample of the completed craft for best results, print page 2 on cardstock. Not only do the scriptures plainly teach it as genuine history, but historical and archeological evidence also corroborates many important points in joshuas account. As jericho s internal battle rages within him, his cousin joshua breezes through the pledge process, never thinking of the consequences, even when the fine line between fun and games, and life and death is crossed. The battle of jericho was just the beginning of a new way of life for the children of israel. Sixteenyearold jericho is psyched when he and his cousin and best friend, josh, are invited to pledge for the warriors of distinction, the. Stephen king is the creative and executive director of the project. This was the first conquest of the israelites as they set out to win the land of canaan. Joshua was to send the soldiers of israel marching around jericho one time a day for the next six days. The battle of jericho book the seattle public library.
Book details view book information and add to the bookshelf. Draper, 2003, atheneum books for young readers edition, in english 1st ed. This haunting novel of peer pressure and popularity spirals to a devastating conclusion. Superbook teaches children in every language and culture timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, biblebased adventures of two timet. This book is about a boy named jericho who is trying to get into this club called the warriors of distinctio ns.
He had tried to call her, but she wouldnt come to the phone. Read the battle of jericho right now for free with our 30 day trial. After the death of moses, god chose joshua, son of nun, to be the leader of the israelite people. The battle of jericho imparts a worthy lesson about going along with peer pressure and making bad choices.
This edition published in 2003 by simon pulse in new york. The pledges walked slowly toward the crumbling porch. What predictions can the reader make about jericho and the situation he seems to have gotten himself into. Sixteenyearold jericho is psyched when he and his cousin and. See full terms and conditions and this months choices. I read a lot of ya books so i can make recommendations to my students. A high school junior and his cousin suffer the ramifications of joining. Listen free to battle of jericho audiobook by sharon m. Sep 09, 2012 hi janet the idea is to create 4 pieces 2 advertisements on bulling and 2ads on peer pressure. The book is set in high school and deals with the issues of peer pressure, acceptance, discrimination, sexual tension, and social interaction. At douglass high school, the warriors of distinction throw the best parties, go out with the hottest girls, and breeze throu. The battle of jericho begins with a chapter near the end of the book as an introduction. The students, who are very bright and not easily satisfied, were very much enthralled by the story and characters, which revolve around the concept of being hazed in order to gain acceptance into an. I am so excited to share this book with my entire school through one book.
The book is set in high school and deals with the issues. Its more like a gentle, tender, emotional love song. Jericho arrived at the warehouse a little before eight, still upset about his fight with arielle. It takes place in a high school in cincinnati in the dead of winter. It the fifth comic book miniseries based on stephen kings the dark tower series of novels. Discover the battle of jericho as its meant to be heard, narrated by j. How does the battle of jericho fit into the kind of books your readers. At douglass high school, the warriors of distinction throw the best parties, go out with the hottest girls, and breeze through their classes without even trying. Josh laughed as he squeezed his long legs under the cafeteria table. The battle of jericho the jericho trilogy book 1 ebook. The warriors of distinction are douglas highs elite group, a brotherhood separate from school, a service club with a secret initiation resulting in a slick jacket that is the ultimate status symbol. This book shares the story of three very close friends who would do anything to be part of the best school club the warriors of destiction.
Draper has succeeded in making him feel as though he is my brother. The lunchroom, stuffy with the odors of pizza, salsa, and sweat, was especially full today because the weather was cold and blustery, and nobody chose to eat outside. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Jericho, who had been given the flashlight, placed one foot shakily on the first step. A high school junior and his cousin suffer the ramifications of joining what seems to be a reputable school club. The battle of jericho jericho prescott series book 1 sharon m. The captain of the lords host explained to joshua how the next few days would play out. The battle of jericho craft kit comes with a sample of the completed craft, a background cut out, and cut out pieces for the kids to glue on. Scouts from the israelites crept into the walled city of jericho and hid at the house of rahab, noted as a prostitute. It is plotted by robin furth, scripted by peter david, and illustrated by richard isanove and jae lee. And when arielle, one of the finest girls in his class, starts coming on to him once the pledge announcements are made, jericho is determined to do anything to become a member. The most important conflict in the battle of jericho is the internal conflict jericho faces over whether or not to join the club, and then whether or not to stay in it a conflict is a struggle.
Draper about the book jericho prescott and his cousin, joshua, cant believe their good luck. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the battle of jericho. The battle of jericho, as described in the book of joshua. Thanks for exploring this supersummary plot summary of the battle of jericho by sharon m. The goal is to present a position of being against bulling and peer pressure and reading the books the battle of jericho and just another hero will help teens learn the effect it has on others. Video of learn about the battle of jericho, as described in the book of joshua, and follow archaeologists as they try to determine if the event actually took place. Buy the battle of jericho by sharon m draper online at alibris. The book the battle of jericho talks about how a boy and his cousin want to be one of the cool kids so they and also some of their friends try and jion this group that all da cool kids are in they half to face rough tasks and also dangerous one that can put their lives in danger and cause the death of a love one what i learned from this book is that ou dont always half to be one of the cool kids that by you just bring you is cool and that you dont always half to prove your self to people. Battle of jericho hill is a fiveissue comic book limited series published by marvel comics. Jericho is ecstatic when he and his cousin josh get the coveted invitation. The bible story of the battle of jericho is found in the book of joshua, chapter six. Her novel out of my mind has won multiple awards and was a new york times bestseller for. Mar 03, 2020 yes, the battle of jericho described in the book of joshua is a true, historical event.
Draper author 2009 tears of a tiger hazelwood high series book 1 sharon m. With hur supports the hands of moses during battle exodus 17. Draper author 2011 november blues jericho prescott series book 2 sharon m. About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the lord unto battle, to the plains of jericho. Jericho reached the front door, cautiously grabbed the handle, and pushed.
Simon and schuster, apr 5, 2011 young adult fiction 352 pages. When jericho is invited to pledge for the warriors of distinction, he thinks his life cant get any better. I bought this audio version so that my students could follow along as they read the book in class. What is the most important conflict in the book the battle of. Draper, 2003, simon pulse edition, in english 1st simon pulse ed. How does this method of telling the story affect the readers response.
They have been asked to pledge the most exclusive club at their school the warriors of distinction. The battle of jericho hill by stephen king, peter david. A mixture of satisfying triumph after the struggle for ones true self despite of the resistance of his carved into heart beliefs in god. Superbook rahab and the walls of jericho season 2 episode. A guide for reading groups the battle of jericho by sharon m. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The battle of jericho will be stuck to your heart like a tattoo. The battle of jericho book by sharon m draper 5 available. And the dialogue with an abundance of exclamation points fails to ring true. Dec 31, 2012 the battle for jericho is surprisingly not a very hard read. In 1994 it became one of the first towns administered by. The battle of jericho is an overwhelming teen story that will have you fasinated from begining to end.
Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video. Listen to the battle of jericho audiobook by sharon m. For the most part the characters are african american and affluent. The battle of jericho the battle of jericho audiobook, by sharon m. When jericho is invited to pledge for the warriors of distinction, he thinks his life cant get any. The town is perhaps most famous as the site of the biblical battle of jericho. As the most exclusive club in school, the warriors give the best parties, go out with the hottest girls, and sail through their classes. It the fifth comic book miniseries based on stephen king s the dark tower series of novels.
This version of the battle of jericho is pretty good. In 1994 it became one of the first towns administered by the palestinian authority. What is the most important conflict in the book the battle. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. When he plays his trumpet, he is more than the pieces of his lifehe is whole. The priests were to go behind the soldiers blowing seven trumpets of rams horns before the ark. The battle of jericho i read this novel in an alternative school setting with students ranging from grade 6 to 12 over the course of two weeks. They love listening to it, and they get sad when i forget to bring my ipod to school because they enjoy it so much. Watch more free episodes in the superbook app or website. Jericho, west bank town that is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world and thus also a site of great archaeological importance.
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