Beyond the Grave: A Choose Your Own Ending Mystery Adventure (Up2u Adventures)
#1 in Up2u Adventures Series
What’s inside...
Dylan's hobby is getting interesting gravestone rubbings from the old cemetery, and he thinks that one from Dr. Naper, Cedarville's own Dr. Frankenstein, would be the perfect addition to his class history project--so which of three possible endings will you choose for Dylan?. Up2U Adventures--where the ending is Up2U! Dylan's creepy hobby is getting gravestone rubbings from the old cemetery. He thinks that one from Dr. Naper, Cedarville's own Dr. Frankenstein, would make a perfect addition to his history project. Getting the rubbing is more difficult than Dylan thought! Will he and his history partner uncover the mystery of Dr. Naper? The ending is Up2U, so which ending will you choose? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Discussion points
What choice did you find the most difficult to make in the story, and why?
How do you think the story would have changed if you made a different decision at a key point?
Which character did you feel the closest to during your adventure and what qualities did they have that you admired?
Did you learn anything new about solving mysteries or making decisions after reading this book?
If you could add another choice point to the story, what scenario would you include and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express why they made certain choices in the book and how those choices align with their personal values or instincts.
Discuss the outcomes of different decisions within the book and relate them to real-life consequences of similar choices.
Highlight the importance of critical thinking and ask your child how they might use these skills in their daily life.
Create a fun atmosphere by suggesting your child to imagine alternative endings and discussing how those would impact the story's characters and conclusion.
Reassure your child that making choices can sometimes be challenging and it's okay to think carefully and even ask for advice when uncertain.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: The choose-your-own-ending format allows children to make choices that directly impact the story's outcome, emphasizing the consequences of decisions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to evaluate options and foresee potential outcomes before making decisions in their daily interactions and challenges.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: As children navigate through different endings, they engage in critical thinking to solve mysteries and puzzles presented in the story.
Real-World Application: This enhances their ability to approach problems methodically and creatively in school tasks and personal situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story entrusts the reader with the progression of the plot, teaching them that their choices have weight and can affect not just the story but the characters within it.
Real-World Application: Kids understand the importance of being responsible for their actions and how those actions can impact others around them.
Example Lesson: Ethical Thinking
Explanation: Throughout the book, readers are faced with moral dilemmas that challenge their principles and encourage them to consider what is right and wrong.
Real-World Application: This will help children develop a strong moral compass and apply ethical considerations in their everyday life choices and interactions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: By exploring various story paths and possibly facing setbacks before achieving a successful ending, children learn the value of persistence and not giving up easily.
Real-World Application: This instills a resilience that can help children face academic and personal challenges with determination and grit.