Tales From Weird Street
#1 in The Weird Street Series
What’s inside...
Three friends set each other a story-telling challenge on a lazy, sunny afternoon. As the heat of the day progresses, the friends entertain each other with spooky stories, providing thrills and chills galore. This book is designed with a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface, and paperstock to accommodate more readers, and is edited to a reading age of 8. It features quirky tales of adventure and mystery from a beloved and multi-award-winning author, making it perfect to thrill and chill readers.
Discussion points
What do you think is the strangest thing that happened on Weird Street? Why?
How would you feel if you lived on Weird Street? What would you do differently?
Which character did you find most interesting or funny? Tell me more about them.
Can you think of a time when something weird happened to you? How did it make you feel?
If you could add another story to 'Tales From Weird Street,' what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and their weird tales to life, making the reading experience more captivating.
Encourage your child to imagine their own Weird Street. Discuss the kinds of characters and strange events that might exist in their version.
Relate the stories to your child’s experiences by asking if they’ve ever encountered anything as unusual or if they would have reacted similarly to the characters.
After reading, engage in a creative activity, such as drawing their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps deepen their connection and understanding of the story.
Praise your child’s responses and thoughts to build their confidence in expressing their opinions and ideas about what they read.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: In 'Tales From Weird Street,' children encounter characters from diverse backgrounds and situations, learning to understand and empathize with their feelings and experiences.
Real-World Application: This helps children recognize emotions in others and respond with understanding in real-life interactions at school or in their community.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The stories depict young characters facing their fears and overcoming challenges, which highlights the value of bravery.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by confronting their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, participating in a school play, or standing up against bullying.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout 'Tales From Weird Street,' characters encounter various problems that require creative solutions, showcasing the importance of critical thinking and ingenuity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with their own everyday challenges, such as resolving conflicts with friends or completing difficult school assignments.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: The book illustrates how the actions of characters impact themselves and others, teaching children about accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that their choices have effects, teaching them to consider the outcomes before acting, and encouraging responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Characters in the book often work together to solve mysteries, highlighting the importance and value of teamwork and mutual support.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child’s life by promoting collaborative efforts in group activities at school, sports, and play, fostering social skills and cooperative behavior.