Izzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome
Izzy The Inventor Series
What’s inside...
Follow the adventures of Izzy, a brilliant young inventor, as she teams up with a mischievous time-travelling gnome to solve a historical mystery that could change the future. Henry the unicorn is trapped in a tall tower in Fairytale Land and it's up to Izzy to save him. She's come with all her latest inventions - paper water bombs, catapults, musical instruments - but this time, her inventions alone can't save Henry. She's going to have to learn how to travel through time! Once again, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit ogres and bad fairies, this time with a little help from a bad-tempered gnome.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
126 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you invent if you had Izzy's skills and why?
How do you think the time-travelling gnome felt when he traveled to different times?
What lessons did Izzy learn throughout her adventures?
If you could travel in time, where would you go and what would you want to see?
How do Izzy's inventions impact the people and places she visits?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as the main character, Izzy, and ask what they would have done differently in her situations.
Discuss the concept of time travel and its implications, focusing on the gnome’s experiences to enhance comprehension of consequences and possibilities.
After reading, encourage your child to draw or write their own short story about an invention or a time traveling adventure.
Use the book's scenes as a springboard to talk about historical events or scientific concepts, tying in educational elements in a fun way.
Praise your child's responses and ideas during the discussion, reinforcing their confidence and interest in literature and creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Innovation
Explanation: Izzy the Inventor showcases her curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as she works with the time-traveling gnome to navigate through various historical events.
Real-World Application: Children can apply curiosity by exploring new subjects and crafting unique solutions to everyday problems, fostering a love for learning and innovation.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout their adventures, Izzy and the gnome must collaborate with historical figures, demonstrating the importance of working together towards common goals.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value cooperation and communication with their peers during group tasks at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of challenges
Explanation: Izzy encounters numerous obstacles throughout her time-traveling journey but shows resilience by persisting and finding creative solutions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face setbacks with a positive attitude and perseverance, which is essential for personal growth and achieving goals.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of history and culture
Explanation: As Izzy travels through different epochs, she learns about and appreciates the diverse cultures and histories, which are pivotal to each era.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to develop respect and a broadened perspective towards different cultures and histories, enhancing their social awareness.