Cultures of the Andes
Aunt Millicent is rumored to be on a climbing expedition in the Andes mountains of South America. Explore the Andes yourself on this site. View pictures of the mountains and Incan ruins and learn about the cultures that now exist in this remarkable region. Then pretend you are Aunt Millicent and write a letter to Jamie and his family describing life in the Andes.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum
In the story "Aunt Millicent," Jamie’s teacher tells him that the most interesting characters, such as Sherlock Holmes, are often made up. Find out more about Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous fictional characters in English literature. Then make up a character of your own and write a description of him or her to share with your class.