Module 6: Chapter Book 4

A.   Author	Gary Paulsen
B.    Title	The Winter Room
C.    Illustrator	Gary Paulsen
D.   Readability Score	Lexile 1170,  DRA 50,  Grade Equivalent: 5.6
E.    Genre	Fiction
F.    Subgenre	Realistic Fiction Novel
G.   Theme	Winter
H.   Primary and Secondary Characters	Primary: Uncle David Secondary: Eldon, Wayne, other family members
I.      Awards/Date of Publication	Awards: Newberry Honor Award Published: April 1, 1991
J.     Publishing Company	Yearling
K.   ISBN Number	0-531-05839-5
L.    Summary	Gary Paulsen does an excellent job in this book describing the life on a farm in northern Minnesota.  The narrator Uncle David, grew up in the 30’s and describes the events to his nephews, Eldon and Wayne, and other family members.  The stories are told in the winter room. The room is only used during the winter months.  The stories told by Uncle David are so imaginable that the boys doubt the truth behind them.  The story that changes everything is called “The Woodcutter”.  The story told by Uncle David changes the family for the better.
M.  Picture of Book Cover
N.   Usage with students	This book would be a great resource for character analysis or theme.  There are so many important characters that change the whole plot of the story.  The setting of the story is one to look in to and compare to today’s farm living.