The Secret Treasure: Book One
#1 of 1 in The Treasure Series
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What’s inside...
Are you ready for an adventure-filled story, including a mysterious map that the main characters try to follow? You will find it in “The Secret Treasure,” the first book in the Treasure Series by Author Kris Wallace, “The Kid Author.” Jacob, Aiden, and Dandelion love to play pirates in their neighborhood. One day their pirate game suddenly seemed real. They try to follow a mysterious map, but soon they find out they are not the only ones who want the map. Could someone be following them? Can they make it back home where it is safe? You can follow Kris Wallace on social media at facebook.com/kriswallacekidauthor and instagram.com/the_secret_treasure_books to stay current and learn more about this young author and her new release.
Discussion points
What would you do if you found a secret treasure?
How did the characters in the book show courage and teamwork?
What are some ways you could help your friends like the characters in the story helped each other?
Why is it important to be honest, even when you find something as exciting as a treasure?
If you could create your own secret treasure adventure, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the moral lessons in the story by asking how the characters' choices affected the outcome.
Discuss the theme of friendship in the book. Ask your child about their friendships and draw parallels to the story.
Use descriptive scenes from the book to inspire creative play or art projects related to the story's setting or events.
Highlight the importance of teamwork as depicted in the book and relate it to real-life scenarios at home or school.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Secret Treasure: Book One,' the characters must work together to solve the mystery and overcome challenges. This collaboration is integral to their success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working cooperatively with their peers in school projects or during group sports, learning the value of each member's contribution.
Example Lesson: Courage and Overcoming Fear
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, characters face their fears to achieve their goals, demonstrating bravery in uncertain situations.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to face new challenges with courage, whether it’s trying out for a new sport, speaking in front of their class, or standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving Skills
Explanation: The protagonists encounter various puzzles and obstacles that require critical thinking and creativity to solve.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach problems methodically and creatively in their daily lives, enhancing their ability to think critically when faced with challenges.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Curiosity
Explanation: The characters’ quest is driven by curiosity and a desire to uncover the unknown, which leads them to their ultimate treasure.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be curious and enthusiastic about learning, exploring new topics in school or in their hobbies.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Adversity
Explanation: The young adventurers face setbacks and challenges that test their resolve, underscoring the importance of persistence.
Real-World Application: It promotes resilience among children, teaching them to persevere through failures or difficulties in schoolwork or personal endeavors.