Gather recyclables, paint, old book pages, glue and a journal. Glue items on cover to create a collage. After it dries paint over the entire cover creating an antique effect. Using some ideas below create the altered inside pages of your journal. Once complete your journal is ready for your most inspired thoughts and ideas!
Ellie McDoodle by
When Ellie's family moves to a new town, she's sure she won't fit in. Nobody else likes to read as much as she does, and even the teachers can't get her name right. But when the students need someone to help them rally against unfair lunch lines, it's Ellie to the rescue--and if shorter lines and better food prevail, can friendship be far behind?
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up by
Second-grader Keena Ford loves writing in her journal. One day, Keena accidentally leaves her journal in the apartment of her mean classmate Tiffany Harris. The next day, Tiffany informs Keena that she's read the journal and is going to tell all of Keena's secrets! Well, unless Keena does everything Tiffany says, of course. With a little help from her brother, some classic fables, and a visiting author, Keena discovers what she must do to stand up to Tiffany and apologize to her friends.