Terrormazia: A Hole New Kind of Maze Game (Gamebook)
What’s inside...
This is a multi-dimensional maze game with die-cut holes. The purpose of the game is to reach the treasure before Captain Sharkskin and his pirates. There is more than one correct route to the treasure, so the game can be played many times. The dastardly Captain Sharkskin and his pirate gang have landed on an island maze, and they're hot on the trail of treasure. Only you can stop them by traveling through the magic tunnels that take you up and down and back and forth from page to page through this perilous, loony labyrinth! Full color.
Age
5-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the maze in 'Terrormazia' and why?
How did you feel when you came across a challenge in the maze? What did you do to overcome it?
Can you think of a time outside of the book where you had to solve a problem? How did you do it?
What would you do differently if you were designing a maze? What kind of traps or puzzles would you include?
How do you think the character in the maze felt during the adventure? Can you relate to those feelings in any of your experiences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the maze and its challenges in detail, promoting their recall and narrative skills.
Discuss the problem-solving techniques used in the book and relate them to everyday challenges to enhance critical thinking.
Allow your child to express their emotions related to the book’s theme and challenges, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy.
Suggest drawing or building their own maze on paper or with blocks after reading, to translate their understanding into a creative activity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through navigating the mazes in 'Terrormazia,' children learn to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and determine the most effective paths to reach their goals.
Real-World Application: These skills will assist children in tackling assignments at school and resolving social conflicts with peers by evaluating different outcomes and making informed decisions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As children work through challenging mazes in the gamebook, they realize the importance of persisting despite difficulties, teaching them to keep trying until they succeed.
Real-World Application: This lesson is crucial in helping children face academic challenges and not giving up easily on their personal goals, encouraging resilience in all aspects of life.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The intricate mazes of 'Terrormazia' require children to pay close attention to minor details to find the correct path, enhancing their observation skills.
Real-World Application: This skill can translate into better performance in subjects like math or science where detail is key, and also in daily activities that require precision.
Example Lesson: Strategic Thinking
Explanation: Anna Nilsen incorporates various maze challenges that push children to think ahead and strategize their moves in order to successfully navigate through the mazes.
Real-World Application: This forms a basis for developing critical strategic thinking skills necessary for problem-solving in real-life situations, particularly in group settings or team-based tasks.