The Return of the Christmas Witch
#2 in Christmas Witch Series
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on Goodreads (331)
What’s inside...
In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Aubrey Plaza and Dan Murphy bring back their fiery heroine, the Christmas Witch, who is Santa Claus's long-lost twin sister. Many years ago, she followed in Santa's footsteps, leaving odd gifts as she searched for him. One fateful night, they finally met, and she disappeared—until now. The Christmas Witch has returned and this time, she's taking on Christmas.
Discussion points
Why do you think the Christmas Witch returned? What might she be feeling?
How do the characters in the story show courage and kindness?
Can you imagine a different ending for the story? What would you change?
What lessons can we learn from the way characters interact with each other?
How would you help the Christmas Witch if you were in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, emphasizing there are no right or wrong answers.
Ask your child to relate scenarios in the book to their own experiences, fostering deeper understanding and empathy.
Use expressive reading to make the story more engaging, altering your tone to match the narrative and characters’ emotions.
Discuss the moral lessons in the story, helping your child understand the importance of virtues like kindness and bravery.
Encourage creative thinking by asking your child to come up with alternative story endings or plot twists, enhancing their imaginative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of forgiveness
Explanation: In the story, characters learn to forgive the Christmas Witch for her past misdeeds, showing how understanding and compassion prevail.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to forgive their peers for mistakes and understand that everyone can change for the better.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Characters in the book must work together to solve problems and face challenges, highlighting the strength found in teamwork.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperating with others in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Courage and facing one’s fears
Explanation: The protagonists confront their fears when dealing with the Christmas Witch, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of confronting their own fears and challenges, be it speaking in front of a class or trying something new.
Example Lesson: The spirit of giving
Explanation: The book portrays the joy of giving and sharing during the holiday season, beyond material gifts.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to think about how they can be generous with their time, affection, and support to others.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and consequences
Explanation: As the story unfolds, characters learn that their actions have consequences, teaching responsibility.
Real-World Application: Kids understand that their actions affect others and learn to think before they act, whether at home or in school.