The Quigleys: Not for Sale
#2 in The Quigleys Series
What’s inside...
The Quigleys, comprising Mum, Dad, Lucy, and Will, continue their adventures and misadventures in this installment. They experience a stay at an elegant hotel, face challenges with money, enjoy a Mother’s Day walk in the countryside, and debate moving to a bigger house due to the growing needs of the children. However, Will and Lucy are not on board with the idea of moving and devise a cunning plan to maintain their current living situation. Mum and Dad think the Quigleys need to move as the children are getting bouncier and the house is getting smaller. But Will and Lucy don’t agree, so they come up with a cunning plan. These Quigleys are not for sale!
Discussion points
What do you think is the most important lesson the Quigley family learned in this story?
How would you handle the situation if you were in Will or Lucy's shoes during the yard sale?
Why do you think family is important based on the Quigleys' experiences?
How do the Quigleys show that they care about each other, even when they disagree?
If you could add another event to the Quigleys' yard sale day, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences to the events in the book, enhancing their connection to the characters and story.
Ask open-ended questions that prompt your child to think critically about the themes and characters, fostering deeper comprehension and insight.
Discuss the importance of family and teamwork, relating it back to the Quigleys' experiences to reinforce these values in a real-life context.
Create a fun, relaxed environment for the discussion, perhaps thematically linked to the book, like a pretend yard sale, to make the conversation enjoyable and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of family unity
Explanation: Throughout 'The Quigleys: Not for Sale,' the family faces challenges but shows that standing together makes them stronger. Despite disagreements and individual differences, the Quigleys prioritize their familial bond.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of supporting family members during tough times and cherishing family relationships, applying this to their interactions with their own family.
Example Lesson: The importance of embracing individuality
Explanation: Each member of the Quigley family has a unique personality and different interests. The book showcases how these differences contribute positively to the family dynamics.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their own unique traits and those of others around them, promoting self-confidence and social acceptance.
Example Lesson: The consequences of dishonesty
Explanation: In the story, moments of dishonesty lead to complications and misunderstandings between characters, highlighting the negative impacts.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of honesty in maintaining trust and building strong relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and creativity
Explanation: The Quigleys often find themselves in quirky situations, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving to navigate their challenges effectively.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills that can be applied in school and other areas of life.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Characters in the book make mistakes and face the consequences, but they also learn and grow from these experiences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that mistakes are part of learning and growing, and it's important to learn from them rather than be discouraged.