Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Mysterious Noise
Famous Five Colour Short Stories Series
What’s inside...
Join the Famous Five - Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog, as they investigate a mysterious noise coming from the old house on the hill. As they delve deeper, they uncover a secret that leads to an exciting adventure!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt when they heard the mysterious noise?
How would you have reacted if you were in the same situation as the characters?
What do you think the mysterious noise could be?
Why is teamwork important when solving a mystery?
How do the characters' actions help solve the mystery?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story to life, changing your tone with different characters and situations.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next before turning the page, building anticipation and engagement.
Discuss the characters’ emotions throughout the book, asking your child to relate by recalling personal experiences of feeling similarly.
Encourage your child to think about the clues presented in the story and how they would use those clues to solve the mystery themselves.
After reading, have your child summarize the story in their own words, reinforcing comprehension and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The characters in 'Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Mysterious Noise' work together to solve the mystery, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in school projects and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Problem Solving
Explanation: The story encourages curiosity as the characters explore and gather clues to uncover the source of the noise, showcasing problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to ask questions and seek solutions in their daily encounters, enhancing critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The protagonists face their fears while investigating the mysterious noise, illustrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to confront their own fears, whether it's trying new activities or standing up in class discussions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters take responsibility for finding the source of the noise, demonstrating accountability for the situation.
Real-World Application: It teaches children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and being accountable in various situations such as doing homework or chores.