The Secret Hum of a Daisy
Written by Tracy Holczer

Summary:
After 12-year-old Grace’s mother’s sudden death, Grace is forced to live with a grandmother she’s never met. Then she discovers clues in a mysterious treasure hunt–one that will help her find her true home.

Primary Source Pairing:
Learn to fold the origami paper cranes that are an important part of Grace’s treasure hunt and discoveries about her mother and herself.

Questions for Discussion:

• Describe what you see.
• What do you notice first?
• Is there any text you can read? What does it say?
• What was the purpose of this text?
• Who do you think is the audience?
• What can you learn from examining this?

Book Cover and Summary: Follett
Origami Crane Folding Directions: Wikipedia Commons