Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom
Little Badman Series
What’s inside...
Little Badman and his friends return for a second adventure in this hilarious and action-packed book. As the greatest eleven-year-old rapper in Eggington, Humza Khan has faced alien slugs, killer aunties, and tough math classes. Now, he and his best friend Umer face an even scarier challenge - his dad, who is fed up with their antics and sending them to a special summer school in Pakistan. But something strange is happening at this school, as someone has been messing with time, and Humza may have to save the world once again.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
352 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Humza Khan
Umer
Discussion points
How do you think Little Badman's adventures in time helped him understand his own world better?
What lessons do you think Little Badman learned about friendship and teamwork through his encounters?
If you could time travel like Little Badman, what era would you visit and why?
What are some ways Little Badman showed bravery and intelligence during his adventures?
How do the different characters in the story help Little Badman in his mission?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own time-travel adventure and discuss what historical events or eras they find most fascinating.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child to give examples of how working with others can help solve problems, drawing parallels from the book.
Ask your child to think about what qualities make a good leader, referencing Little Badman’s actions and decisions.
Engage in a creative drawing session where your child can illustrate their favorite scene or character from the book, followed by a discussion about why they made those choices.
Create connections to real-life experiences by discussing times when your child had to be brave or use their intelligence to overcome challenges.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, Little Badman and his friends must collaborate to tackle challenges presented by the time-travelling teacher. Their success often hinges on their ability to work together and value each other's strengths.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging more in group activities and learning to value diverse perspectives and talents within a team, whether in school projects or during sports.
Example Lesson: Courage to face the unknown
Explanation: The protagonist, Little Badman, often encounters unfamiliar scenarios and characters but learns to face them bravely, showing resourcefulness and adaptability.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be more open to new experiences and challenges, whether trying out a new activity or making new friends.
Example Lesson: The significance of learning from history
Explanation: As Little Badman travels through time, he learns important historical lessons that are both educational and relevant, which help him in his quest.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be curious about history and learn from past events to make better decisions and understand the world better.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of setbacks
Explanation: The protagonist and his crew encounter setbacks on their time-travelling journey, but they persist and adapt their plans to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance and resilience, helping them understand that setbacks are a part of any journey and can be overcome with determination.