Book 7: Snowbound Mystery: Snowbound Mystery (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels Set 2, 7)
The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels Series
What’s inside...
A family is snowbound in a vacation cabin during a fall vacation and encounters adventure with wildlife, three found children, and a quest for a lost recipe. Meanwhile, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, known as The Boxcar Children, find themselves trapped due to a sudden snowstorm. Inside their cabin, they discover a mysterious coded message hidden in a secret spot, leading them to solve a mystery while waiting for rescue from the heavy snow.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you found yourself in a similar situation as the Boxcar Children?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters solve the mystery?
What are some ways the characters showed bravery and intelligence?
How did the setting of being snowbound affect the story and the characters?
What lessons can we learn about problem-solving from the Boxcar Children?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the snowy setting of the book, asking how they might feel and react.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child about times they had to work with others to solve a problem.
Highlight the characters' bravery and intelligence, and ask your child to share a moment when they felt brave.
Use descriptive scenes from the book to help your child visualize the story, enhancing their comprehension and engagement.
After discussing each question, relate the themes back to your child’s everyday life to reinforce the lessons learned from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The siblings in 'Snowbound Mystery' work together to solve the mystery, demonstrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate with peers to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters face various challenges and use critical thinking to navigate them.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child’s life by encouraging them to think creatively and logically when faced with problems, enhancing their decision-making capabilities.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: The children in the story show resilience when they are snowbound, maintaining a positive outlook.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to stay determined and optimistic despite setbacks or difficult situations, which is crucial for their emotional development.