The Fire
The Witch & Wizard Series
What’s inside...
Piper Sweetin is a sophomore in high school, navigating life with a supportive mom and a close-knit group of friends. She is excited to join the theatre class this year, but her happiness is overshadowed by a group of Mean Girls who have been tormenting her and her friends for years. This year, Piper is determined to stand up to them and make a change.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-1
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the characters in 'The Fire' show bravery and teamwork?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the characters?
How do you think the fire changed the community in the story?
What are some ways the characters could prevent another fire in the future?
How did the story make you feel and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, validating their opinions to foster confidence.
Draw parallels between the story and real-life situations to help your child relate to and understand the characters' actions and decisions.
Ask your child to think about what lessons they can learn from the story and how they can apply them in their own life.
Prompt your child to imagine alternative endings or plot twists to develop their creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of community support and teamwork, as illustrated in the story, to enhance social understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: The protagonist of 'The Fire' overcomes her fear of darkness to rescue her pet from a room filled with smoke.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of bravery and can apply this by facing their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team or sleeping alone in the dark.
Example Lesson: The value of quick thinking
Explanation: During the emergency, the protagonist quickly devises a plan to safely navigate through the house, demonstrating resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think on their feet during challenging situations, such as solving a sudden problem at school or dealing with an unexpected change in plans.
Example Lesson: Importance of fire safety
Explanation: Through the story, children learn about essential fire safety practices, like crawling under smoke and touching doors to check for heat.
Real-World Application: These lessons can be directly applied at home or school to enhance personal safety and preparedness in the event of a fire.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: The protagonist shows care for her pet and family members, ensuring everyone's safety before her own.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to consider other's feelings and well-being, which can foster kindness and empathy in interactions with friends and family members.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Collaboration between family members is pivotal in overcoming the crisis presented by the fire.
Real-World Application: This lesson highlights the benefits of working together, which children can implement during group projects at school or in community activities.