The 130-Storey Treehouse
#10 of 14 in Treehouse Series
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What’s inside...
In 'The 130-Storey Treehouse,' Andy and Terry continue to expand their fantastical treehouse, adding thirteen new levels including a soap bubble blaster, a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory, and an extraterrestrial observation center. As construction continues, the duo faces various challenges and hilarious scenarios in their ever-growing home. This tenth book in the illustrated chapter book series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton is filled with their signature slapstick humor, promising an even zanier adventure.
Character compass
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Discussion points
What would you do if you had your own treehouse? How many storeys would it have and what would be on each floor?
Which character from the book did you find the most interesting and why?
If you had to create an invention like in the book, what would it be and how would it help people?
How do you think the problems in the story could have been solved differently? What would you have done?
What lessons do you think the main characters learned by the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them to draw their version of a multi-storey treehouse.
Discuss the actions of various characters and relate them to real-life scenarios to teach problem-solving and empathy.
Ask your child to explain their favorite part of the book and share yours, promoting an exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Create plots for additional storeys in the treehouse together, focusing on creativity and innovative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The book showcases characters Andy and Terry who keep adding new and imaginative layers to their treehouse, demonstrating boundless creativity and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination in play and problem-solving situations at home or school.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout their adventures, Andy and Terry work together and with other characters to build and explore their treehouse, illustrating the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of working together with peers or family to achieve common goals, whether in school projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters are tasked with maintaining and managing the expanding treehouse, showing how responsibility is a key aspect of their adventures.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of taking responsibility for their own spaces and belongings, and the consequences of neglecting duties.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: Andy and Terry often face unexpected challenges and obstacles that they must overcome to enjoy their treehouse, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to persist and find solutions in difficult situations, whether it’s resolving conflicts with friends or facing academic challenges.
Example Lesson: Joy of Reading
Explanation: The inventive story within a story structure captivates and holds the interest of young readers, promoting a love for reading and exploration through books.
Real-World Application: Instills a lifelong love for reading and learning, encouraging children to explore more books and use reading as a tool for imagination and knowledge.