Mice of the Seven Seas
#3 in Mice Of The Herring Bone Series
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What’s inside...
When they learn that pirate seadogs have stolen the Queen's secret orders, two brave mice, Charles and Oliver, set out to rescue the Admiral's expedition to find the legendary Great Continent of the South. Charles and Oliver are initially hesitant to join Admiral Winchester's expedition aboard Her Majesty's Ship but feel compelled to prevent Captain Crag and his pirate sea dogs from bringing disaster to the mission. Sequel to Mice of the Nine Lives. Ages 6-9.
Discussion points
What do you think the mice learned during their adventures across the seas?
How did the mice solve problems they encountered on their journey?
Which sea did you find most interesting, and why?
If you were one of the mice, what role would you choose on the ship?
How do the mice show teamwork throughout their voyage?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences by asking them about a time they worked with others to solve a problem.
Inspire curiosity by exploring real-world geographical locations corresponding to the seas visited by the mice.
Discuss the character traits displayed by the mice, such as bravery and cooperation, to help instill these values.
Bring a map during reading sessions to trace the mice’s journey, adding a visual and interactive element to the story time.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Mice of the Seven Seas', the mice must work together to navigate the ship across various challenges, demonstrating the power of cooperative effort.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in school projects and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Courage and Adventure
Explanation: The mice characters show bravery as they embark on a journey across the oceans. Their adventures encourage stepping out of comfort zones.
Real-World Application: This instills confidence in children to explore new activities and ideas, fostering a spirit of adventure and bravery in unfamiliar situations.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, the mice face multiple obstacles that they must think creatively to overcome, highlighting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to apply logical thinking to navigate challenges in their everyday lives, from resolving conflicts with peers to tackling difficult school assignments.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: As the mice travel, they meet various other animals from different parts of the world, learning to appreciate and respect cultural diversity.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children embrace differences in people they meet and understand the value of diverse perspectives in enriching their experiences.
Example Lesson: Importance of Persistence
Explanation: The journey is not easy for the mice, but they persist through hardships, teaching the value of perseverance in achieving objectives.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to persist in their endeavors, be it academics, sports, or relationships, even when faced with difficulties.