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Set in the summer of 1971, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt is a coming-of-age story that deals sensitively and candidly with obesity, war, and the true power of friendship. Supplement your book study with the classroom resources in this printable teacher's guide: a pre-reading activity; discussion questions; and Common Core-aligned activities for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

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