Broomstick Battles (Witch-in-Training, Book 5)
#5 of 8 in Witch-In-Training Series
What’s inside...
A fifth magical adventure about everyone's favourite witch-in-training, ten-year-old Jessica. In this installment, Jessica is training to be a witch with the legendary Miss Strega. She learns about the history of witches and their struggle for the right to fly. To uncover more about this past, she learns to Spell Backwards, allowing her to travel back in time and experience historical events first-hand.
Discussion points
What do you think Jessica learned about friendship in her latest adventure?
How would you solve a problem like the one Jessica faced in the story?
What are some ways Jessica shows she cares about her friends?
If you were a witch-in-training like Jessica, what kind of magic would you want to learn?
How do you think the story would change if it took place in our town?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the questions to guide a deeper understanding of the story’s themes such as friendship, courage, and problem-solving.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, validating their opinions to foster a love for reading.
Connect the story to your child's experiences by relating the situations or characters to real-life scenarios they might encounter.
Discuss the moral lessons in the book and how they can be applied to everyday life to improve character development and decision-making skills.
Make reading interactive by having your child predict what might happen next or come up with their own alternative ending.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Broomstick Battles', the young protagonist collaborates with friends to overcome challenges, emphasizing the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is a vital skill in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist is tasked with significant responsibilities, demonstrating the importance of being dependable and accountable.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and duties, whether it’s doing homework or chores.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters face various magical dilemmas that they must solve, showcasing resilience in the face of obstacles.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to persevere through difficulties and to think critically about solutions to problems they encounter.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: The story includes a variety of characters from different magical backgrounds, teaching acceptance and appreciation of diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace differences in others in their community and school, promoting inclusiveness and empathy.
Example Lesson: Importance of Learning
Explanation: Characters in the book often refer to historical magical events, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past to navigate the present.
Real-World Application: This underscores the importance of education and learning from history, encouraging kids to stay curious and informed about the world around them.