A small fox emerged, its coat a dusty red. It didn’t run. Instead, it sniffed a fallen berry, ate it with a delicate crunch, and looked at Leo with amber eyes. In that moment, the scratches on his arms didn't matter. The heat didn't matter. It was just the boy, the fox, and the wild, sweet taste of the afternoon. Comprehension Questions
When you finish the last page, don't put the book away. Eat a blackberry (or a raspberry). Discuss the silence. Ask yourself: How do we carry our friends with us after they are gone? a taste of blackberries comprehension questions
Doris Buchanan Smith’s A Taste of Blackberries is a landmark piece of children’s literature. As one of the first "middle grade" novels to tackle the difficult subject of childhood grief and the suddenness of death, it remains a staple in classrooms worldwide. A small fox emerged, its coat a dusty red
What specific allergy did Jamie have that led to his death? Inferential Comprehension: Reading Between the Lines In that moment, the scratches on his arms didn't matter
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