Snowed in Sleepover 2
#2 in Sleepover Series
on Goodreads (31)
What’s inside...
The girls are at Alex's parents' cabin in the mountains, cut off in the snow, when Alex finds the diary of a boy who used to live there. The diary tells how the boy was rescued from being buried in a mine-shaft by a white wolf who lived in the woods.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the sleepover in the story, and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they were snowed in?
If you were at the sleepover, what games would you suggest they play?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the characters?
How did the characters solve their problems during the sleepover?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, enhancing their empathy and problem-solving skills.
Discuss the emotions and actions of the characters to foster emotional understanding and literacy.
Use examples from the book to connect with real-life situations, making the reading experience more relatable.
Encourage your child to think about how they would handle the situations in the book, supporting critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of cooperation
Explanation: In 'Snowed in Sleepover 2', the characters must work together to solve problems and keep each other warm during their unplanned stay in a snow cabin.
Real-World Application: Children learn that collaborating with others can lead to successful outcomes, especially in unexpected or challenging situations.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: As the characters face various challenges, they rely on and support each other, strengthening their bonds.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of building and maintaining relationships and how friends can provide support during tough times.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters encounter and creatively solve problems caused by being snowed in.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles, applying these skills in everyday challenges.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters show empathy towards each other's fears and anxieties about being trapped in the snow.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and express empathy in real-life situations, learning to recognize and respond to the emotions of others.