Imagination Station Books 3-Pack: Secret of the Prince's Tomb / Battle for Cannibal Island / Escape to the Hiding Place (AIO Imagination Station Books)
#7 in The Imagination Station Series
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What’s inside...
Over 1 million sold in series! When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. This 3-pack of books 7-9 includes the following: Secret of the Prince's Tomb, where Patrick and Beth battle the sun and sand of ancient Egypt. Battle for Cannibal Island, where the cousins sail to Fiji in 1852 on the HMS Calliope and witness the sacrifice and determination of missionary James Calvert. Escape to the Hiding Place, where Patrick and Beth arrive in Holland during World War II and help get a baby to Corrie ten Boom.
Character compass
Patrick
Beth
Corrie Ten Boom
Howard Carter
James Calvert
John Avery Whittaker
Discussion points
What challenges did the characters face and how did they overcome them?
Why do you think teamwork was important in the stories?
If you were part of the adventure, what role would you like to have and why?
How did the settings of each story contribute to the overall adventure?
What have you learned about history from these stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts on the characters’ decisions and actions. Agree or gently challenge their views to promote critical thinking.
Relate the historical elements in the story to real-world events or figures to make the reading experience more insightful.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings for the books and discuss how each would change the story’s message.
Draw parallels between the teamwork showcased in the books and instances where teamwork is essential in real life.
Celebrate your child’s responses and insights to boost their confidence in expressing and justifying their opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in adversity
Explanation: The characters in the book face various challenges and dangers, showcasing bravery and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own challenges, whether at school or in social situations, with courage and determination.
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the adventures, characters must collaborate and rely on each other's strengths to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson emphasizes the value of working together with others to achieve common goals, a vital skill in classroom projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Historical empathy
Explanation: By placing characters in historically significant settings and events, the book helps children understand and empathize with people from different times and places.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this empathy to people in their own lives, understanding that everyone has their own unique background and experiences.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The protagonists often encounter puzzles or mysteries that they must solve to proceed in their quests.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to approach problems logically and creatively, which can be applied to academic challenges and personal problems.