The Orphan Orangutan: Book 4 (The Adventure Club)
#4 of 4 in The Adventure Club Series
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What’s inside...
Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club! A new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings. It's time for the fourth Adventure Club trip, and this time Tilly and the Adventure Club are off to Borneo. When the team find an orphan orangutan alone in the wild after a fire, they rescue it and the baby orangutan takes a special liking to Tilly. But can the Adventure Club train to the baby to live in the wild without her mum? And if they do, how will Tilly ever be able to leave her behind? Join the Adventure Club to find out! Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly's own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own.
Discussion points
How do you think the orphan orangutan felt when it met the Adventure Club?
What would you have done if you were part of the Adventure Club and met the orphan orangutan?
Can you think of ways the Adventure Club helped the orangutan? How can we help animals in need?
What did you learn about orangutans and their habitat from this story?
If you could ask the orphan orangutan one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the feelings of the orphan orangutan to emotions your child may have experienced, like feeling lonely or making new friends.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as a part of the Adventure Club, fostering a personal connection to the story and its characters.
Discuss the importance of wildlife conservation and empathy for animals, drawing parallels to the book’s themes.
Use the book as a starting point to explore more about orangutans and their natural habitats, promoting an interest in environmental science.
Invite your child to think of creative questions or alternate endings to the story to develop their analytical and creative thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: The story demonstrates empathy and compassion through the characters who help the orphaned orangutan, teaching children the importance of understanding and aiding those in distress.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by showing kindness to peers and animals, understanding their feelings, and offering help whenever possible.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: As the Adventure Club members work together to solve challenges, the book highlights the power of teamwork and how collective efforts can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in group activities at school or in sports, where cooperation and working together towards a common goal is essential.
Example Lesson: Courage and Facing Fears
Explanation: The characters often face fearful situations in their quest to help the orangutan. The narrative encourages facing fears with courage, showing children that bravery can lead to positive outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can embrace this lesson in their own lives by not shying away from new or challenging situations, whether it be trying out for a school play or speaking up in class.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Caretaking
Explanation: The book instills the concept of responsibility as the characters take on the duty of caring for the orangutan, emphasizing the commitment involved in looking after another living being.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to take responsibility for their tasks, be it in caring for a pet, helping around the house, or completing school assignments diligently.