Escape from Hotel Infinity
Maths Quest Series
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What’s inside...
Seeking shelter from a storm, your troubles have only multiplied … can you get to grip with numbers and Escape from Hotel Infinity? Use your problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge to help save the day! Finding the answers will enable you to advance through the story, following the clues which are dotted along the way, and learning more about maths with every step you take. Following on from series one of Maths Quest, this is one of four new adventures that will help you develop your maths skills whilst engaging in a gripping and thrilling adventure!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you were a guest at Hotel Infinity and how would you try to escape?
Why do you think the characters reacted the way they did to the strange events in the hotel?
How do the friendships in the story change or grow by the end of the book?
What lessons do you think the book teaches about solving problems?
Can you think of another ending for the story? What would happen in your version?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that encourage your child to think critically and make personal connections to the story.
Discuss the characters' strategies for problem-solving to reinforce the importance of teamwork and creative thinking.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative solutions or endings to enhance their creativity.
Link the challenges faced by the characters to real-life scenarios your child may encounter, facilitating practical learning.
Read together and use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading experience more dynamic and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and teamwork
Explanation: In 'Escape from Hotel Infinity', the characters work together to solve puzzles and navigate through the mysterious hotel. This cooperation demonstrates the power of teamwork in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers in school projects or in sports, learning that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The protagonist faces numerous challenges but doesn't give up. This persistence shows children the importance of determination.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to persist with their studies, hobbies, or any challenging tasks they encounter in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book challenges characters to think critically to solve the mysteries of the hotel, promoting a thoughtful approach to problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can use critical thinking skills to analyze situations and make informed decisions in their academic and personal lives.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The quirky and imaginative settings in 'Escape from Hotel Infinity' encourage readers to think creatively.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage in creative writing, imaginative play, and artistic expression, opening their minds to innovative thinking and solutions.