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The Act It Read It Series™

A ten volume series (in progress) of classic tales that incorporate five-act scripts and embedded phonics for students K - 8. Each fully illustrated text is tied to a companion workbook that is part of a fully integrated curriculum that boosts critical reading skills.

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The Three City Goats Gruff

For students in grades 1 - 2, this classic tale is set in Chicago and features a family of goats who are confronted with an evil Madame Troll. This text features short vowels.

Thumbelisa

Set in Chicago's Asia on Argyle Neighborhood, this updated retelling of the classic tale Thumbelina features a little girl with great big dreams who encounters many strange creatures on an adventure through Chicago.

The Brave Little Costumer

This text highlights long vowels and features leveled text for students grades 2 - 3. A retelling of The Brave Little Tailor set in Chicago, our hero has to try to defeat two angry giants tearing up the city.

Gretel & Hansel

Set in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood, two children encounter a wicked witch with tasty intent.

Macbeth

Adapted for students grades 6 - 8, this retelling of Shakespeare's classic tale is an invigorating introduction to the Bard.

Gilgamesh

An exploration into the world's first known piece of literature, students in grades 5 - 8 discover the exploits of Enkidu and Gilgamesh, the One Who Saw The Deep.

A few of the folks you will meet

"Hi, my name is Gretel. My brother Hansel gets locked up by a crazy old witch and I have to figure out how to spring him from his cage. Check out my story. You'll love it!"

Gretel

"Seven in one blow! That's what I always say. I'm just a humble theatrical costumer, but I get caught up in a big adventure and have to confront giants who are threatening my fair city of Chicago...and that just won't do!"

I am Gilgamesh, King of Uruk. I journeyed throughout all of Mesopotamia on a quest to be immortal. I saw the deep, and I wish to tell you of it.

Gilgamesh, King of Uruk

The Costumer

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