The Werewolf Club Meets the Hound of the Basketballs
#4 in Werewolf Club Series
What’s inside...
The Werewolf Club is about to face something small, round, and very scary after eating jitterbugs at the Local Yokel Diner. They head to Basketball Hall, the cursed home of Mr. Talbot's uncle, Hugo Basketball. The home is plagued by the monstrous Hound of the Basketballs, which Hugo believes can be defeated by the werewolves. As the moon shines full, the young werewolves, full of knackwurst and sauerkraut, set out to conquer the evil. But as they face this challenge, they must also contend with the haunted pastrami.
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Werewolf Club work well together when they face challenges?
If you were in the Werewolf Club, how would you solve the mystery of the Hound of the Basketballs?
How did the characters' actions show the importance of teamwork and friendship?
What would you do if you encountered something mysterious like the Hound of the Basketballs?
How can we apply the lessons from the book in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin discussions on a positive note, praising your child’s insights. Follow their interests related to the book’s themes, and relate them to real-life scenarios. Encourage them to think critically by asking them how different scenarios in the book could be resolved using teamwork. Highlight the importance of friendship, and discuss how they can be a good friend in their own life. Use examples from the book to teach problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The Werewolf Club works together to tackle unusual challenges, showing how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate with others to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Embracing Individuality
Explanation: Each member of the Werewolf Club has unique abilities that contribute to the group, emphasizing the importance of individual strengths.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate their own uniqueness and the diversity of others in their community.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The characters face and resolve conflicts by brainstorming and devising creative solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can use similar strategies to handle conflicts or challenges in schoolwork or friendships, enhancing their critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Importance of Humor
Explanation: The book uses humor to engage readers and address conflicts, highlighting how laughter can ease tense situations.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to use humor as a coping mechanism to deal with minor stresses and to promote a positive environment around them.