The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters
#1 of 4 in Hashbrown Winters Series
What’s inside...
When eleven-year-old Hashbrown accidentally injures the school bully's pet cockroach, he and his friends devise a plan to avoid the bully's revenge. Throughout the story, Hashbrown navigates various challenges at Pordunce Elementary, aiming to secure protection from the school's mob boss, Cordovo Figanewty. With humor and suspense, this debut novel by Frank L. Cole explores the playful world of nicknames and the lively dynamics among schoolchildren.
Character compass
Hashbrown Winters
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Discussion points
What do you think motivated Hashbrown Winters to create his elaborate plans?
How do Hashbrown's adventures show the importance of friendship and teamwork?
If you were in Hashbrown's school, what ideas would you have for making the school a better place?
Which character in the book would you like to be friends with and why?
How do you think Hashbrown felt when his plans didn't go as expected?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Hashbrown's world by asking them how they would handle similar situations.
Discuss the outcomes of Hashbrown's schemes and what they teach about cause and effect.
Highlight the themes of resilience and creativity by reflecting on how Hashbrown handles challenges.
Use examples from the book to discuss the value of integrity and honesty in difficult situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Hashbrown Winters showcases the significance of friendship through the protagonist's interactions and support from his friends in various adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value and nurture friendships, understanding the importance of supportive relationships in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, Hashbrown encounters various challenges that he addresses using creative problem-solving techniques.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and develop innovative solutions to obstacles they face in school or play.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: Hashbrown consistently demonstrates resilience by bouncing back from setbacks and continuing to pursue his goals, despite difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to adopt a perseverant attitude in their own pursuits, whether in academics, sports, or personal projects.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: The narrative emphasizes the importance of honesty, as Hashbrown learns the consequences of deceit and the value of being truthful.
Real-World Application: This instills in children the virtue of honesty in their daily interactions and the benefits it brings to relationships and personal integrity.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book highlights the effectiveness of working together through the projects and challenges that Hashbrown and his friends tackle as a group.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to appreciate collaborative efforts and teaches them how working with others can help achieve common goals.