Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars
A Daisy Story Series
What’s inside...
In this installment of the popular Daisy series, Daisy finds herself facing a real-life mystery when she suspects there are burglars in her neighborhood. With her unique blend of humor, curiosity, and determination, Daisy decides to become a detective and catch the burglars, getting into plenty of trouble along the way. When three actual burglaries happen in Daisy's town, Daisy is beside herself with excitement. Two houses and the fish and chip shop have been broken into, and lots of cods and haddocks have been stolen. Daisy wants to help and forms her own detective agency with Gabby and Dylan. Armed with a notebook, a magnifying glass, a camera, and a box of icing sugar, she sets out on the burglars' trail, but detective work proves difficult when she's not allowed to go further than the end of the road.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
304 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Daisy felt when she encountered the burglars? What would you have done in her situation?
What are some ways Daisy tried to solve her problem with the burglars? Did any of these ways surprise you?
Do you think Daisy learned something from her adventure? What lessons can we learn from her experiences?
How do Daisy's actions affect the other characters in the story? Can you think of a time when your actions affected someone else?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions to foster a deeper understanding of the story and encourage critical thinking.
Discuss Daisy’s emotions and decisions at different points in the book to help your child connect personally with the story.
Relate the book's themes to real-life scenarios to make the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different choices the characters could have made, enhancing creative thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Daisy learns the importance of being responsible through her interactions and decisions regarding the burglars.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking ownership of their actions and understanding the consequences in their daily activities, such as doing homework or caring for a pet.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: Throughout the book, Daisy faces various challenges that require her to think critically and make quick decisions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to solve problems creatively and make thoughtful decisions in real-life situations, such as during conflicts with friends or in academic tasks.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Daisy shows courage when dealing with the burglars, demonstrating bravery in the face of danger.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of facing fears and standing up for what is right, whether it’s speaking out against bullying or trying new activities.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As Daisy interacts with different characters, she learns to understand and share the feelings of others, even those who initially seem different or challenging.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop the ability to empathize with classmates and family, fostering kindness and social understanding.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: The narrative shows Daisy experiencing the outcomes of her decisions, particularly when dealing with complex situations involving the burglars.
Real-World Application: Kids are taught to anticipate the outcomes of their choices, helping them think ahead and consider the impact of their actions on themselves and others.