Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors
#4 of 3 in Little Wolf Series
What’s inside...
Little Wolf and his friends are opening a new school with unique lessons: Hunting for Gold during the day, and Haunting and Spooking at night. The school's main attraction is the ghost of Uncle Bigbad, who appears at midnight, lured by the smell of 'bakebeans'. However, the ninth rule of Badness warns to never trust a Big Bad Wolf, and the friends soon learn that one should never trust a Big Bad DEAD Wolf either. As the school faces challenges, Little Wolf embarks on an adventure to find a more formidable ghost than Uncle Bigbad to save their school. Throughout the series, Little Wolf writes letters to his parents detailing his efforts to establish 'the scariest school in the world' and persuade his ghostly Uncle Bigbad to teach a magic class.
Discussion points
What do you think Little Wolf felt when he first tried to create the Haunted Hall?
Can you imagine what it's like to be one of the small horrors attending the Haunted Hall? How would you feel?
Why do you think teamwork was important for Little Wolf and his friends?
What was the funniest part of the book for you, and why?
If you could add another room to the Haunted Hall, what would it be like and what would be in it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by relating it to their own experiences. Ask them to think about a time when they worked together with friends to achieve something. Highlight the importance of creativity and bravery, as shown by Little Wolf, and discuss how these qualities can be beneficial in real life. Use humor from the book to keep the conversation light and enjoyable, ensuring a positive reading experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors showcases various characters who confront and overcome their personal fears in imaginative ways, inspiring children to face their own fears.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by managing fears of the dark, trying new activities, or confronting academic challenges with a brave and open attitude.
Example Lesson: Friendship and cooperation
Explanation: The story emphasizes the power of working together as characters collaborate to solve problems within the haunted hall, representing teamwork.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to cooperate with peers during group tasks at school or in collaborative games, fostering teamwork and social skills.
Example Lesson: Importance of creativity and imagination
Explanation: Characters in the book often use creative solutions to navigate through the haunted hall, highlighting the importance of imagination.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in play, creative arts, and problem solving, thereby enhancing their cognitive flexibility and innovative thinking.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: As characters in the story try different methods to overcome obstacles, they learn from what does not work, which teaches resilience and adaptability.
Real-World Application: Children learn to view mistakes as learning opportunities, which can help them handle setbacks in academics and personal endeavors more effectively.