Adding geographical context to a story can be a great way to dive further into it. A great example of that is following the path of Louis Zamperini from “Unbroken”, as he had an amazing journey. If you enjoy that kind of thing, then the Google Lit Trips site is something you’ll really enjoy.
The site is updated frequently and features hundreds of books from every reading level. Here’s how they describe it:
Google Lit Trips are free downloadable files that mark the journeys of characters from famous literature on the surface of Google Earth. At each location along the journey there are placemarks with pop-up windows containing a variety of resources including relevant media, thought provoking discussion starters, and links to supplementary information about “real world” references made in that particular portion of the story.
You’re encouraged to contribute your own work to the site, or simply browse through their impressive collection. Check it out for yourself at GoogleLitTrips.com.