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Soundtrack

Make a soundtrack for the book. Include at least ten songs and explain how each choice relates to the story. Include songs about summer, drought, loss, Australia, love, etc.

Forecast

Create and perform a weather forecast for Kiewarra. Explain the drought and what is causing the weather problems. Make a prediction for when the drought will end.

Map

Draw a map of Luke and Karen Hadler's farmland, barns, and home. Include the bordering neighbor, the woods, and the path to the lake.

Sculpture

Make a sculpture of the rock tree from your choice of medium. Mimic the book's description of the tree encasing the rock and the hole Falk discovered.

Picture

Paint, draw, or digitally create an image that mimics the intense scene of stifling heat and barren land that Kiewarra has become.

Photo

Use collage, Photoshop, or your own pictures to create the photo of Luke...

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