The Fortune Teller's Curse: A Choose Your Path Mystery
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What’s inside...
Identify suspects, gather clues, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this interactive Choose Your Path thriller. The Pizza Emporium’s retro arcade is a popular hangout, so you’re surprised to learn that the restaurant is losing business. The arcade’s fortune teller machine is supposed to be a fun addition, but now it’s scaring away customers. The machine’s predictions have taken a sinister turn—and they’re starting to come true! When you decide to uncover what’s really going on, you must choose your supplies and let the investigation begin. You’re the detective in this puzzling mystery by acclaimed author Deb Mercier. As you work your way through the story, it’s up to you to Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the You book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Will you solve the case?
Discussion points
What decision would you make if you were in the main character's shoes when faced with the fortune teller's curse?
How do you think the choices made by the characters affected the story's outcome?
What did you learn about the consequences of making different choices from this book?
How would you have ended the story differently, and why?
What feelings did you experience while choosing different paths in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explain why they would make particular choices in the scenario, fostering critical thinking.
Discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas presented in the book to understand their perspective on right and wrong.
Connect the scenarios in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to make the discussion more relatable.
Praise their reasoning and thought process, regardless of the different choices they would make, to build their confidence in decision-making.
After finishing the book, revisit some key choices and discuss how different decisions could lead to different outcomes, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-Making
Explanation: The interactive 'Choose Your Path' format allows readers to make choices that affect the outcome of the story, demonstrating the power and consequences of decision-making.
Real-World Application: Children learn to evaluate options and foresee possible consequences in their daily interactions and choices, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: As the main character navigates through the curse, their choices teach them about being accountable for their actions.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their actions in school or at home, understanding that their choices can impact themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Interacting with various characters in the story teaches the reader to consider different perspectives and the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be more empathetic towards their peers, fostering a more inclusive and supportive social environment.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The protagonist faces fears and challenges head-on, highlighting the importance of bravery in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to face their own fears, whether it be trying new activities, standing up for themselves, or asking for help when needed.