Inferences

__The Stranger__ by Chris Van Allsberg A farmer happens across a mysterious stranger by his farm. The farmer's family welcomes the man to their home where he lives for a time, but strange things start to happen. It's left entirely up to the reader to figure out who, and what, this person is. Grades 3-5 JPL--Yes HFK--No

The Lotus Seed by Sherry Garland A story about a grandmother far from home and her journey to America. Unfamiliar language and concepts make it good for inferences. Grades 1-3 JPL: Yes HFK: ?