School's Cancelled (Anisha the Accidental Detective #2)
#2 of 5 in Anisha, accidental detective Series
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Anisha is excited to present her volcano project at the science fair, hoping to win a trip to the national space centre. However, when her volcano unexpectedly explodes and causes a flood at the school, Anisha is disqualified from the competition. Despite it not being her fault, Anisha is determined to find out who is responsible for sabotaging her project. With the help of her best friend Milo, her pet rat, and a high-school vlogger, Anisha sets out to catch the culprit and clear her name.
Discussion points
How do you think Anisha felt when she found out school was cancelled? Can you relate to her feelings?
What are some ways Anisha shows her problem-solving skills throughout the story? How can you use similar strategies in your own challenges?
Anisha interacts with many different characters in the book. Who was your favorite and why?
If you were part of Anisha's adventure, what would you have done differently during their investigation?
What lessons about friendship and teamwork did you learn from Anisha’s experiences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and scenarios to life, enhancing your child's engagement with the story.
After reading a chapter, pause and ask your child to predict what might happen next. This stimulates critical thinking and anticipation.
Connect themes from the book to your child’s real-life experiences, such as solving a problem at school or working on a team project.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. This helps in visual memory retention and understanding of the story’s context.
Discuss the cultural elements within the book, providing an opportunity to educate about diversity and inclusion in a subtle manner.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Anisha, the protagonist, uses her quick thinking and detective skills to solve the mystery of who sabotaged the school play.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of analyzing situations and thinking critically to find solutions, which can be applied in academic settings or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Anisha collaborates with her friends to gather clues and solve the mystery, highlighting the power of working together.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to value cooperative efforts and shows how collaboration can achieve goals that might be hard to reach individually.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The book includes elements of Anisha’s Indian heritage and promotes inclusive attitudes towards diverse cultures.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to appreciate and respect cultural differences, promoting inclusivity in their interactions at school and in the community.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of setbacks
Explanation: Anisha remains determined and perseverant even when the mystery seems unsolvable, teaching children to remain focused and resilient despite difficulties.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to continue striving towards their goals regardless of the obstacles they encounter in their lives.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: The story emphasizes the importance of truthfulness through Anisha's quest for the truth about the sabotage.
Real-World Application: Instilling the value of honesty helps children build trust and maintain integrity in their personal and school relationships.