Specialized Terms

bookworm (n) [:bUk;w=m] 書蟲，書癡

disinfectant (adj) [;dIsIn:fEkt/nt] 消毒的；殺菌的

across the pond (idiom) 大西洋彼岸

puppeteering (n) [;p<pI:tIrI?] 演木偶戲

The stories of Jack London, Glen Ellen, California

Channel the adventuresome spirit of one of the planet’s most

inspired writers as you explore more than 26 miles of hiking,

horseback and cycling trails across 1,400 acres in the stunning

Sonoma Valley. Visit the stone barn and the home where

London wrote his page-turners. The

author of The Call of the Wild and White

Fang was laid to rest on this landscape

that nurtured his creativity and drive. It

is now a National Historic Landmark.

http://www.jacklondonpark.com

http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com

http://www.louisamayalcott.org

good book can transport us to magical
places and encourage exploration. Here
[are] examples that may inspire your travels.

A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A century ago, a Canadian soldier launched a
literary legacy when he adopted a black bear cub
and named it after his hometown of Winnipeg.
The soldier took the cub
across the pond and
eventually donated it to the
London Zoo, where Winnie
became the inspiration for
the well-loved character.
Today, Winnipeg’s Pavilion
Gallery Museum houses
a permanent collection of
Winnie-the-Pooh artifacts
and memorabilia, including a painting by the
book’s original illustrator.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women,
Concord, Massachusetts
Today we can visit the
home of this novelist who
crafted a compelling story
around the relationships
within her own family.
You’ll take a guided tour
and get a glimpse into
how the Marche family
lived in the home known
as Orchard House. Many of the family’s treasures
remain in the well-preserved structure, including
family china and photographs. You’ll find out
why the Alcotts kept daily diaries and visit
Louisa’s bedroom where the shelf desk, upon
which she wrote Little Women, still remains.

Vocabulary Focus

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shuteye (n) [:{<t;aI] sleep

bob (v) [bAb] to move quickly in a particular direction

lurk (v) [l=k] (of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to

exist although it is not always noticeable

memorabilia (pl n) [;mEm/r/:bIli/] objects that are

collected because they are connected with a person or

event which is thought to be very interesting

tome (n) [tom] a large, heavy book

centerpiece (n) [:sEnt-;pis] the most important or

attractive part or feature of something

top (something) off (phr v) to finish something in an

enjoyable or successful way

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BOOKING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Where the Wild Things Are

Why not use this popular and creative

tome as the centerpiece of a wild and

wonderful weekend with the kids? Read

Maurice Sendak’s book, then visit your local

zoo or wildlife park, or walk through a nearby

forest and discuss the adventures of young

Max, the main character.

Top off the weekend by streaming

the Spike Jonze movie of the same name.

The whole family will enjoy the mix of

real actors, computer animation and live

puppeteering, the combination of which

brings the story to life.

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