The Ghost of the Bermuda Triangle (You Choose Stories: Scooby-Doo)
You Choose Stories: Scooby-Doo Series
What’s inside...
In this You Choose mystery, Scooby Doo and the gang are on a cruise through the Bermuda Triangle. A ghost interrupts a costume contest, causing chaos. As a reader, you can choose which characters to follow, leading to different outcomes. Will your choices lead you to dangerous criminals, confused passengers, or a real ghost? Each path you take can solve the mystery in a unique way, allowing you to enjoy the adventure multiple times.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
112 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Scooby-Doo
Daphne Blake
Fred Jones
Shaggy Rogers
Velma Dinkley
The Ghost Of The Bermuda Triangle
Discussion points
What would you do if you were in Scooby-Doo's place when encountering a mystery in the Bermuda Triangle?
How do the choices Scooby-Doo and the gang make help them solve the mystery?
Can you think of a time when you had to solve a mystery or a problem? How did you feel, and what steps did you take?
Why do you think teamwork is important in solving mysteries, as shown in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child take the lead in the conversation, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Use the book's interactive 'You Choose' format as a tool to discuss decision-making and consequences with your child.
Relate the mystery-solving aspect of the book to everyday situations your child might encounter, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different choices the characters could make, fostering creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the story, Scooby-Doo and the gang encounter various mysteries and obstacles that they must solve. By making choices, children can guide the characters through challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills learned from the book in real-life situations, whether it’s working through a difficult homework problem or resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters often rely on each other's strengths to navigate through the adventures in the Bermuda Triangle. This collaboration is key to their success.
Real-World Application: This lesson reinforces the importance of working together with friends, family, and classmates to achieve common goals, enhancing their ability to cooperate effectively in group settings.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: The setting of the Bermuda Triangle itself serves as a mysterious backdrop that sparks curiosity. As children choose their path in the story, they explore different scenarios and outcomes.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be inquisitive about the world around them and to explore new topics, ideas, and places, fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: With the 'You Choose' format, children are tasked with making decisions that affect the outcome of the story, teaching them about consequences.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the impact of their choices and teaches them to think ahead and weigh options before making decisions in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Handling uncertainty
Explanation: The mysterious elements of the Bermuda Triangle create scenarios filled with unknowns, pushing the characters to navigate through uncertainty.
Real-World Application: This prepares children to face uncertainties in real life with a calm and composed approach, enhancing their adaptability and resilience.