The Mystery Puzzle Visits the Lagoon (The Mystery Puzzle Series)
The Mystery Series
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Cassie tells her twin sister Carrie that she isn't happy about going on the family adventure to the Lagoon for the weekend. Something is bothering Cassie about spending time close to the water. Even after her family shares solutions to help her overcome her wish not to go, Cassie still has concerns. Until The Mystery Puzzle visits and helps Cassie with a puzzle piece picture that might help change her mind. Mystical and magical- The Mystery Puzzle appears to children when they need it most. It connects puzzle pieces and gives picture clues to help children make their own understanding and acceptance choices.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-9
Length
38 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Mystery Puzzle will find in the lagoon?
How do the characters in the book work together to solve the puzzle?
Why is teamwork important when faced with a challenge?
How did you feel when the mystery was solved?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to predict the next events in the story to boost their analytical thinking.
Discuss the significance of teamwork illustrated in the book and relate it to real-life situations.
After reading, ask your child how they would have solved the mystery differently to foster creative thinking.
Celebrate the resolution of the puzzle to emphasize the joy of solving problems together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, The Mystery Puzzle team must work together to solve the puzzles they face in the lagoon. They combine their unique skills to find clues and solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to collaborate with others, whether in school projects or in sports, to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters encounter various challenges that require them to think critically and creatively. They use logical reasoning and analytical thinking to progress through their adventure.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach problems methodically, enhancing their ability to navigate everyday challenges and academic tasks.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Facing the unknown challenges in the lagoon, the characters show bravery and determination. They push past their fears to solve the mystery and help their friends.
Real-World Application: This instills the value of courage in children, teaching them to face their own fears and uncertainties with confidence.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: As the story unfolds in the lush environment of the lagoon, the characters learn to interact with nature carefully and respectfully, observing wildlife without disturbing it.
Real-World Application: This promotes environmental awareness, encouraging children to be mindful of their impact on nature and to explore the natural world responsibly.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: The Mystery Puzzle team's quest is driven by their curiosity and desire to learn more about the mysterious lagoon.
Real-World Application: Fostering curiosity in children can motivate them to learn and explore new subjects and ideas, both in and out of the classroom.