Pure Luck
What’s inside...
Pure Luck is a delightful tale that follows the adventures of a vibrant red squirrel as it navigates the challenges and excitement of forest life. Through unexpected twists and turns, the squirrel experiences both the perils and pleasures of its natural habitat, teaching children about the importance of perseverance and the beauty of nature.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made the main character feel lucky in the story?
Can you think of a time when you felt really lucky? What happened?
How did the character's actions affect the outcome of the story?
What would you have done differently if you were in the character's shoes?
How do you think the story would change if the character felt unlucky instead?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about luck and coincidence, relating them to the character's experiences in the book.
Use real-life examples of luck and discuss how these moments felt and what impact they had.
Prompt your child to think critically about the decisions made by the characters and how they would navigate similar situations.
Discuss the concept of luck as a theme and explore whether your child thinks luck can be controlled or influenced.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: In 'Pure Luck', the protagonist faces numerous challenges but keeps trying, demonstrating the importance of not giving up despite setbacks.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by continuing to work hard and not being discouraged by difficulties in school or other activities.
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: The characters in the book support and help each other, showing how crucial friendship is in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child's life by encouraging them to help and support their friends, and value the friendships they have.
Example Lesson: Honesty is the best policy
Explanation: Characters in 'Pure Luck' learn through their experiences that being honest leads to better outcomes than being deceptive.
Real-World Application: Children can learn from this by practicing honesty in their daily interactions and understanding that truthfulness builds trust and respect.
Example Lesson: Teamwork leads to success
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters work together to solve problems, highlighting how teamwork can achieve results that might not be possible individually.
Real-World Application: Kids can implement this lesson by collaborating with classmates on projects or with siblings at home to accomplish tasks more effectively.
Example Lesson: Courage to face the unknown
Explanation: The book's journey involves tackling unknown challenges bravely, teaching children the importance of courage when facing new situations.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace new activities or changes in life, such as moving to a new school or trying out a new sport, with bravery and optimism.