Decode the Deadliest Joke in the World (Humour)
#7 in Killer Puzzles Series
on Goodreads (13)
What’s inside...
This puzzle book contains a deadly weapon - the worst joke in the world. Each puzzle in the book provides the setup to a joke, and the answer to the puzzle is the punchline. Readers must decode a special message to find the answer to each joke.
Discussion points
What do you think makes a joke the 'deadliest' and why?
How do the characters in the book react to the joke and what does that tell us about them?
If you could create a joke, what would it be and who would you tell it to first?
What did you learn about humor and its impact on people from this book?
How would you change the story if you were the author?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the humor in the book by asking them to explain why something was funny or not.
Discuss the characters' reactions to the jokes and relate it to real-life situations of how different people react to humor.
Use the opportunity to discuss the importance of understanding the context and appropriateness of different types of humor.
Prompt your child to come up with their own jokes and assess the appropriateness and humor, enhancing their creative thinking.
Explore themes of humor by connecting the story’s morale to personal experiences, making the conversation relevant and meaningful.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of words
Explanation: The story illustrates how words can have powerful effects, both positive and negative, through the spread of a joke that impacts everyone who hears it.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider the consequences of what they say, fostering empathy and responsibility in communication.
Example Lesson: Importance of humor
Explanation: The book highlights how humor can be a coping mechanism and a way to bring people together, showcasing various characters finding common ground through laughter.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use humor to connect with others and navigate challenging situations, enhancing their social skills.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: As the characters attempt to 'decode' the joke, they engage in problem-solving and analysis, demonstrating the steps of critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This lesson prepares children to approach problems systematically in their daily lives, boosting their analytical and decision-making skills.