Cursed Cruise: A Horror Hotel Novel
#2 in Horror Hotel Series
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What’s inside...
From the authors of Horror Hotel, comes another thrilling YA horror novel. Chrissy, Chase, Kiki, and Emma, known as the Ghost Gang, are invited aboard the RMS Queen Anne, a haunted historic cruise ship with a dark past. As they begin to record for their ghost-hunting channel, Chrissy mysteriously disappears, pulled into another time by a deceased passenger who reveals her death was no accident. The group must unravel the mystery and face the still-living perpetrator onboard.
Discussion points
What would you do if you were a character in the horror hotel? How would you handle the spooky situations?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
How do you think the characters' decisions impacted the story? Discuss some alternative choices they could have made.
What emotions did you feel while reading 'Cursed Cruise'? How did the author's writing style contribute to those feelings?
What lessons, if any, can we learn about bravery and friendship from the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, improving their empathy and problem-solving skills.
Discuss the characters’ traits and behaviors to help your child analyze character development and motives.
Explore alternative scenarios by asking your child what they would do differently, enhancing their critical thinking.
Share your own interpretations and feelings about the book to foster open communication.
Highlight the moral lessons of the story and connect them to real-world experiences for better understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Cursed Cruise', the characters must work together to solve the mystery and navigate the supernatural challenges they face on the cruise ship.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is vital in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The protagonists confront their fears to tackle the unsettling events aboard the cruise. Their bravery helps them to overcome obstacles and stick together.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of facing fears rather than avoiding them, applicable in situations like trying new activities or standing up for themselves.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the novel, the characters use clues and critical thinking to understand the strange occurrences, leading to solutions.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use logical thinking and reasoning skills in their daily challenges, whether in academic subjects or personal dilemmas.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Characters in the story learn to understand and empathize with the fears and motives of others, even supernatural beings.
Real-World Application: This can help children in developing empathy towards classmates and friends, understanding that everyone has their own struggles and fears.