The Last Train on Halloween
Naomi and a Bunch of Kids Series
What’s inside...
Are you a parent looking for exciting and super-engaging Halloween stories for your children? Look no further than 'The Last Train on Halloween,' a spooky tale crafted by a family who loves Halloween. This book features engaging hand-crafted pictures, a mysterious story that kids will want to read repeatedly, and short conversations that are easy to understand. Perfect for young readers and all Halloween fans, this book comes with beautiful illustrations by Misha Jovanovic and a premium glossy cover. Dive into a spooky adventure and discover the secret hidden in the scariest night of the year!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-10
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the characters in the story feel when they boarded the last train on Halloween? What clues in the illustrations or text helped you understand their feelings?
What would you do if you were on the last train on Halloween? Can you imagine your own adventure?
Why do you think the author chose a train for this Halloween adventure? What makes a train a special setting for a story?
How did the story's setting on Halloween night affect the events of the book? What role does the timing play in the adventure?
Can you think of another ending for the story? How would it change if it took place on a different holiday?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the spooky and thrilling elements of the story, helping to bring the Halloween atmosphere to life.
Pause after key events and ask your child how they think the character is feeling, encouraging them to empathize and connect with the characters.
Discuss the significance of the setting and ask your child why they think the author chose Halloween and a train, promoting critical thinking about storytelling elements.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps deepen their connection to the story and enhances their recall skills.
Create a 'What if?' game where you and your child think of different scenarios that could happen on a Halloween train ride, fostering creativity and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The protagonist of 'The Last Train on Halloween' faces various spooky challenges but learns to overcome their fears to reach their goal. This shows that bravery is not about the absence of fear, but the ability to move forward despite it.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to manage their own fears, whether it's trying new activities, facing academic challenges, or dealing with social anxieties.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the main character encounters several obstacles that require creative thinking and problem-solving to navigate the Halloween train successfully.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when they come across challenges in school or in their personal lives.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: The story highlights how friends can support and help each other in difficult times, as the characters on the train work together to face their fears.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of building and maintaining friendships and how cooperation can help overcome difficult situations.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The characters continue their journey on the Halloween train despite setbacks, demonstrating resilience and the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persisting through difficulties, whether in completing a difficult task or coping with personal setbacks.
Example Lesson: Embracing the unknown
Explanation: The story embraces the theme of adventure and the excitement of venturing into the unknown, as the characters explore the mysterious Halloween train.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be open to new experiences and to embrace learning opportunities in unfamiliar situations or environments.