The Misadventures of Nicholas Nabb
#1 in Nicholas Nabb Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
A botched bread roll robbery spells trouble for Victorian sewer scamp, Nicholas Nabb-big trouble. But when a mysterious veiled widow, Annie, steps in to save him, it looks like his luck might finally be changing. Only Annie vanishes before they can become properly acquainted, leaving Nick with nothing but questions. Who is the lady behind the black veil? Why does she seem determined to help him? And, most importantly of all, where is she now? Nick will stop at nothing to find out.
Discussion points
What do you think Nicholas Nabb learned from his adventures?
How would you feel if you were in Nicholas's shoes during his misadventures?
What would you have done differently if you were Nicholas?
Why do you think the author chose those particular adventures for Nicholas?
How do the other characters in the book influence Nicholas's journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Nicholas's shoes, fostering empathy and understanding.
Discuss the choices Nicholas makes and ask your child what they would do in similar situations, promoting critical thinking.
Highlight the consequences of Nicholas’s actions to teach lessons about cause and effect.
Use the adventures of Nicholas as a springboard to discuss real-life scenarios and moral dilemmas your child might face.
Praise your child for their insights and ideas during the discussion to boost their confidence and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Nicholas Nabb learns to take care of his belongings and tasks throughout his misadventures, demonstrating the consequences of negligence.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by managing their own belongings, like toys and school materials, and completing their tasks such as homework or chores.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nicholas faces various challenges and learns to think critically to solve them, showing the importance of strategic thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids can use problem-solving skills in school projects, in resolving conflicts with siblings, or even in planning their time for homework and play.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Nicholas experiences setbacks in his adventures, but he learns to bounce back and try again, illustrating the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: Children can embrace resilience by not giving up easily on difficult tasks in school or during sports and learning from their mistakes.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By interacting with different characters, Nicholas begins to understand and empathize with their feelings, promoting emotional intelligence.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in understanding their friends' or classmates' emotions and behaving considerately in social settings.