This Teacher's Edition of The Goblin Shrub is a perfect resource for teachers who are implementing the Common Core State Standards. It is a companion to the original book for any upper elementary to middle school teacher. It is designed to make book clubs and/or read alouds fun and thought provoking for the students and effortless for the teacher. Relevant, text dependent questions are embedded throughout the book within the story, guiding readers to think about the story and get involved with the characters. In addition, the review questions and culminating activities, that are included, allow students to process the story and develop their reading skills in a productive and engaging way. Teachers and student leaders alike will find this guide easy to use as it challenges students to think, talk, and write about the story, reaching deeper levels of thinking. The questions in this guide reach most of the 6th and 7th grade Common Core ELA Standards for reading literature, in addition to several writing, language, and speaking and listening standards, but can easily be adapted to other grade levels. This invaluable resource is made by teachers for teachers.