Date with Danger
Girls Only (GO!) Series
What’s inside...
A seemingly innocent trip to the beach for Carla and Ben sparks some revelations about events in their shared past. Can they forgive each other? Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Date with Danger has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout. It was supposed to be a great day at the beach. Carla said she’d help Ben in the water. But now Carla has swum away – and Ben can’t swim!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the main character's actions during their adventure?
How did the main character's choices affect the outcome of the story?
Can you think of a time when you faced a difficult decision like the character did?
What would you have done differently if you were in the main character's shoes?
How do you think the main character felt during the challenging moments of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts on the book's themes and asking your child's opinion.
Encourage your child to draw parallels between the story's challenges and their own experiences.
Ask your child to describe their favorite part of the book and why it stood out to them.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of decision-making and responsibility.
Praise your child for their insights and encourage them to ask questions about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences of actions
Explanation: Throughout 'Date with Danger', characters face various challenges and must make decisions that have consequences. This presents a clear representation of cause and effect.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by thinking through their choices and considering potential outcomes before acting, helping them make more responsible decisions.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the story often collaborate to solve problems, emphasizing that working together can lead to success.
Real-World Application: In everyday life, this lesson teaches children the value of cooperating with others, whether during group projects at school or in sporting activities.
Example Lesson: Developing empathy
Explanation: Through interactions with diverse characters, the protagonist learns to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be more attuned to the emotions of friends and family members, aiding in their social-emotional development.
Example Lesson: The power of curiosity
Explanation: The protagonist's curiosity drives her to uncover truths and learn more about her surroundings, showing how curiosity can lead to important discoveries.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and explore their world, enhancing their knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of challenges
Explanation: As the characters overcome obstacles, the story highlights the importance of resilience and not giving up when faced with difficulties.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to persevere through their own challenges, whether they are academic, social, or personal, building their confidence and problem-solving abilities.