The Cryptid Club #3: The Chupacabra Hoopla
#3 of 4 in The Cryptid Club Series
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What’s inside...
Who’s cooking in the school kitchen? Join the super-sleuthing Cryptid Club in The Chupacabra Hoopla, the third book in the hilarious graphic novel chapter book series from Emmy Award-winning writer Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack. The Cryptid Club is hungry for a new adventure! When the school lunches go missing and mysterious spaghetti-sauce tracks lead to the woods, Lily has no choice but to enlist the help of her main nemesis, Daisy, to help catch the crook. But as the school continues to go without any food, the starving students begin fighting over the last crumbs. Then, the school custodian reports that his sandwich was stolen by a large-eyed creature with sharp claws! Can Lily, Henry, Oliver, Ernie, and Daisy solve the mystery of the Chupacabra before the entire school turns into the hunger games?
Discussion points
What do you think the Chupacabra represents in the story?
How do the characters in the book react to the Chupacabra, and what does that teach us about handling fear?
If you were a member of The Cryptid Club, how would you have handled the Chupacabra situation?
What feelings did you experience while reading about the Chupacabra Hoopla?
How do you think the story would change if the Chupacabra was discovered to be real or a myth?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, validating their emotions and perspectives.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to dig deeper into their understanding and interpretation of the book.
Connect the themes of the book to real-life situations, asking your child how they might handle similar scenarios.
Utilize the book's illustrations to point out details that might not have been explicitly mentioned in the text, enhancing comprehension and observational skills.
Emphasize the value of teamwork and different perspectives, as shown by The Cryptid Club members, to solve problems.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Cryptid Club #3: The Chupacabra Hoopla', the characters must work together to solve the mystery of the Chupacabra. This cooperation is key to their success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working collaboratively with their peers in school projects or team sports, understanding that cooperation can lead to accomplishing common goals.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The story encourages using logic and reasoning to analyze situations as the young characters debunk myths about the Chupacabra.
Real-World Application: Kids can use critical thinking skills to question information and solve problems in their academic and everyday life.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The book introduces elements of Latin American folklore through the myth of the Chupacabra, promoting cultural diversity and understanding.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to learn about and respect different cultures, which is crucial in our diverse global society.
Example Lesson: Courage and Curiosity
Explanation: The young protagonists demonstrate bravery and inquisitiveness as they explore the unknown and face their fears regarding the Chupacabra.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be curious and brave in exploring new topics or facing challenging situations in their lives.