The Mystery of the Missing Dog
#34 of 28 in Junie B. Jones Series
What’s inside...
The invisible boy Chip intends to enter his invisible dog Max in the dog show, but when Max goes missing, Chip and his Invisible Inc. friends suspect foul play. When an invisible dog 'disappears' from a local show, the young sleuths from Invisible Inc. must employ the help of their invisible associate in order to solve the mystery. Original.
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the characters to search for the missing dog?
How did the characters feel when the dog was missing, and how did their feelings change throughout the story?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters solve the mystery?
What did you learn about taking care of pets from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and voices for different characters to make the story more captivating and to highlight the emotions they are feeling.
Pause after reading exciting or pivotal moments in the book to ask your child their thoughts or predictions on what might happen next.
Relate the story to your child's experiences by discussing a time they may have lost something important and how they felt.
After finishing the book, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene, which can spark further conversation about the story's themes.
Ask your child to think about the traits that make a good friend and teammate, connecting this with the character's actions in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Mystery of the Missing Dog', the characters take on the task of finding the lost dog, showcasing how they manage duties and look after their furry friend.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being responsible for pets and other tasks, understanding that their actions directly impact others around them.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The search for the missing dog requires characters to work together, combining their efforts and skills to solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: This highlights the value of collaboration, teaching children to cooperate with others to achieve common goals in group tasks at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book involves critical thinking and deduction as the characters piece together clues to find the missing dog.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply logical thinking, enhancing their ability to solve everyday problems and make decisions.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Through their concern for the missing dog, characters display empathy, understanding, and sharing feelings with the pet’s owners.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to empathize with others' feelings and situations, promoting emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The quest to find the dog is filled with challenges, yet the characters persist until they succeed.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles, encouraging them to continue striving towards their goals despite difficulties.