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In "The Time of the Fireflies," 11-year-old Larissa Renaud is drawn into a captivating mystery when a disconnected phone in her family's antique shop begins to ring. These eerie calls, combined with a magical encounter with fireflies by the Louisiana bayou, send her on an unexpected journey through time. Larissa must delve into her family's past, uncovering long-buried secrets and a generations-old curse, all to prevent a fatal tragedy from repeating itself in the present. This thrilling chapter book explores themes of family loyalty, bravery, and the impact of history on the present, making it ideal for readers who enjoy a blend of magical realism, mystery, and adventure.
When Larissa Renaud starts receiving eerie phone calls on a disconnected phone in her family's shop, Bayou Bridge Antiques, she finds herself directed to the river bank near her house, where a cloud of fireflies take her on a journey through time to learn the secrets of her family's past--and save their future. When Larissa starts receiving eerie phone calls on a disconnected phone in her family's shop, she finds herself directed to the riverbank near her house, where a cloud of fireflies take her on a journey through time.
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If you could travel back in time to learn about your family's past, what would you want to discover?
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Larissa shows a lot of bravery. What does bravery mean to you, and when have you felt brave?
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How do the choices people make in the past affect the future? Can we change what's already happened?
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What role do secrets play in families, and when might it be important to uncover them?
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