Babysitter's Nightmare (Fantail S.)
Fantail Series
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What’s inside...
Babysitting can be fun but Alice is being framed. Someone's been breaking into houses all over town, stealing and wrecking houses. The victims all have one thing in common - Alice babysits for them. The police have Alice down as a suspect and even her friends are beginning to wonder.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
12-16
Length
224 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you were in the babysitter's situation?
How do you think the characters felt during the scary events?
What are some ways the characters could have solved their problems?
Why is it important to be brave sometimes?
What did you learn from the story that you can use in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child what they liked best about the story to get them talking.
Encourage them to describe their favorite character, which could lead to deeper discussions about traits and actions.
Discuss the decisions made by the characters to promote critical thinking.
Relate the themes of the book to your child's personal experiences to make the conversation more relevant.
Emphasize the moral lessons found in the book and ask your child how they could apply these lessons in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the story, the character learns to take care of others and manage tasks that are necessary when babysitting.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on small responsibilities at home, such as cleaning their room or helping to take care of a pet.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The protagonist encounters various challenges and uses critical thinking to resolve them, ensuring safety and calm.
Real-World Application: Kids can use similar problem-solving skills at school or in social situations, learning to think critically before acting.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Facing unexpected problems while babysitting, the character shows bravery and resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children face their own fears and stand up in situations where they feel scared or alone.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story highlights understanding and responding to the feelings of the children being babysat.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotions in others and respond with kindness and understanding, building better interpersonal relationships.