ONLY OPAL - for Young Readers - Elementary School LevelSchools are finally teaching students about Opal Whiteley! There is a version of Opal's diary for all ages and reading levels. One of the largest publishers of school books, Random House, has developed a teachers guide to Opal's diary!
Her diary is used in classes on diary writing and keeping a journal. Random House recommends it with other classics such as Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl. There are now three versions of Opal's famous journal - an Opal Classic for All Ages!
Opal's diary was out of print just five years ago. It was out of print when we started doing event in her hometown of Cottage Grove. It is very gratifying to see her diary not only back in print - but in three formats!
The Singing Creek
Where the Willows Grow
Benjamin Hoff - best-selling author of the Tao of Pooh has written a wonderful biography of Opal Whiteley. His book also reprints her original diary - in it's original form. This is the best Opal book, and biography available. Lots of pictures and Oregon history! Benjamin Hoff is the best-selling author of The Tao of Pooh and Teh of Piglet. He often visits Cottage Grove when there is an Opal Celebration.
ONLY OPAL - for Young Readers - Elementary School LevelThis is a great introduction for younger readers from kindergarten though elementary grades. Artwork by award wining artist Barbara Cooney! This is quite easy for children to read - or to have it read to them. Paperback.
OPAL, by Jane Boulton. First published in 1975 this is an excellent book - especially for lovers of poetry. Random House Books also has a teacher's guide on-line. See it at:
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