The Horrifyingly Haunted Hack-A-Ween
#10 of 19 in Goosebumps SlappyWorld Series
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What’s inside...
The book is a spooky and funny Halloween adventure where George and Harold try to hypnotize their principal into thinking he's actually the superhero Captain Underpants. Pranks, monsters, and costumes abound in this hilarious Halloween-themed graphic novel. In another part, Piqua's biggest pranksters prepare for a fantastic Halloween, but their plans are threatened when Mr. Krupp and Melvin campaign to make the holiday illegal. George and Harold counter with HACK-A-WEEN, a legal alternative filled with disguises, hack-o'-lanterns, and sneak or snacking. This young graphic novel is based on the 'Hack-A-Ween' episode of the hit Netflix show.
Discussion points
What was the most surprising part of the Hack-A-Ween adventure for you?
How did the characters show bravery and teamwork throughout the story?
If you were a character in the book, what would you have done differently during the Hack-A-Ween?
What do you think is the most important lesson the characters learned during their adventure?
How do you think the haunted elements of Hack-A-Ween helped the characters grow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their own experiences with Halloween and relate them to the story.
Discuss the importance of bravery and teamwork as demonstrated by the characters in overcoming challenges.
Help your child imagine themselves in the story and what role they might play.
Use the story's themes to talk about personal growth and learning from experiences, even scary ones.
Highlight the fun and creativity involved in the characters’ Hack-A-Ween and encourage your child to come up with their own imaginative ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The book portrays characters working together to solve the mystery of the haunted Hack-A-Ween, demonstrating the power of collective effort.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities or team sports, learning to cooperate and value each member’s contribution.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: As the characters face spooky challenges, they learn to overcome their fears, showing bravery and resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it’s okay to feel scared and that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. They can practice this by facing their own fears, whether trying a new activity or standing up in class.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book's plot centers around deciphering clues and puzzles to uncover the truth behind the haunted celebration.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that problem-solving is a useful skill in everyday life, from figuring out how to fix a broken toy to resolving a disagreement with a friend.
Example Lesson: Importance of community
Explanation: The community comes together to save their Hack-A-Ween, illustrating how a supportive community can overcome challenges.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in a child’s life by encouraging participation in community activities and showing how collaboration leads to achieving common goals.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The imaginative elements of the story spark creativity, as characters create solutions and new ideas to deal with strange events.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in creative projects and daily problem-solving, fostering innovative thinking skills.