Fragile's book club is where children discuss their favorite middle-grade books. Every month, members select their favorite book and Fragile moderates a group discussion about likes and dislikes, plot lines, characters, themes and more in an informal setting.
After losing almost everything in the Great Depression, Ellie’s family is forced to leave their home in town and start over in the untamed wilderness of nearby Echo Mountain. Ellie has found a welcome freedom, and a love of the natural world, in her new life on the mountain. But there is little joy after a terrible accident leaves her father in a coma. An accident unfairly blamed on Ellie.
Ellie is a girl who takes matters into her own hands, and determined to help her father she will make her way to the top of the mountain in search of the healing secrets of a woman known only as “the hag.” But the hag, and the mountain, still have many untold stories left to reveal. (Copperfield's Books website)
Members often recite poetry, share book recommendations, and introduce the stories they are crafting. In 2023, the book club featured a special meet-up to discuss members' favorite song lyrics. In 2024, a special meet-up will feature a discussion of a nonfiction book.