Betsy Who Cried Wolf- Gail Carson Levine

We all have heard the story about the little boy who cried wolf, this story by Gail Carson Levine was a little different. Like many authors who add a modern twist to traditional and folk literature, this story is one to keep around. Although Betsy really does see a wolf near her sheep and the rest of the town doesn't believe her, she is able to befriend him in the end.

This story would be another one that is appropriate for a book pass or book talk as it allows students to see a collection of stories that have been altered by various authors, to create a more diverse sense of literature. And of course, in implementing this story into the classroom, there will always be the lesson taught about morals and what were to happen if one were "crying wolf."

Traditional/Folk