Below, you will discover a variety of fun and inspirational writing and art-based activities based on The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar. |
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| Design your own box! |
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Instructions
Click on the on the picture at the right to download and print out your box template (PDF file). Or, you can draw your very own picture of a box, any shape you like!
Decorate your picture by coloring it in with any design of your choice. You can also decorate your drawing with glitter, stickers, or other art materials .
Remember: What does your box hold? Does it hold gold or some other treasure? Or does it hold something more unique, like friendship, jealousy, or hope? How does it open? With a key? With a special spell? These decisions will help you as you design your box. |
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| Who am I? |
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Instructions
Consider the picture at the right. This strange character was in the original story of Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers, but he was omitted from the final version of the book.
What type of character do YOU think he (or she) is? Write a short story based on this character.
Some questions to consider:
- What is this character's job or role?
- How old is he or she?
- Does this character have any special fears, hopes, dreams, or talents?
- Where does the character live? In the Land of Een? Or in the outside world?
- How old is the character?
- Does this character know Kendra Kandlestar? If so, how?
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| Character Poem |
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Instructions
Write a short Cinquapin poem based on your favorite character from The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar.
The rules for this poem are as follows:
First line: one word, giving character's name
Second line: two words, describing character
Third line: three words, expressing action
Fourth line: four words, expressing feeling
Fifth line: a synonym for the character
Here's an example:
Griffinskitch
Old, grumpy
Always mutters "Humph!"
Yearns to wield magic
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| Coloring Pages |
Instructions
Click on the pictures below to download and print coloring pages of your favorite characters from The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar (files in PDF format). |
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