The Thirteenth Tale Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Part One, Beginnings: The Letter, Margaret's Story, and Thirteen Tales Abstract

* Margaret Lea, a young woman who works in the family's rare bookstore, receives a letter from Vida WInter, a popular author.
* Winter invites Margaret to come for interviews and write about Winter's life.

Part One, Beginnings: Arrival and Meeting Miss Winter...
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