Trick or Treat, and Die! ( Creep World #5 )
#5 of 6 in Creep World Series
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What’s inside...
Another Creep World scary tale from author Luther Darkmore! If you like Goosebumps and scary creepy horror tales for kids, you'll love Creep World Books! Jake Harris has been grounded by his parents for getting into a fight with bullies at school. Now he has to be babysat while they go out of town on Halloween night. Worse, his parents hired Emma Kinsey, the most popular high school girl in town, as his sitter -- and she's only a few years older than he is! How embarrassing! Still, Jake has a plan. He's been plotting revenge against the bullies. All he has to do is sneak out of the house on Halloween night and challenge the bullies to break into the creepiest old house in town. Jake will record a video showing them chickening out and use it to blackmail the bullies into leaving him alone. It's a perfect plan. What could possibly go wrong? After all, it's just a creepy house on Halloween... Do you want fresh new scary mystery stories for kids set in the present day? The Creep World series provides a fun amount of horror and ghost stories for children and young teens. If you are looking for creepy spooky stories to read at night in bed, Creep World books are perfect for you.
Discussion points
What do you think are the reasons behind the characters' decisions to go trick-or-treating in the story?
How would you feel if you were in the same spooky situations as the characters?
What lessons do you think the characters learned by the end of the book?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
If you could change one part of the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically about the story by asking them to put themselves in the characters’ shoes. Use the questions to explore their understanding of cause and effect, particularly in challenging or scary situations. Discuss the moral lessons that can be learned from the characters' experiences, and relate them to real-life scenarios your child might face. Lastly, promote empathy by discussing how the different characters might have felt during the story and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: Throughout 'Trick or Treat, and Die!', the characters rely on each other to face spooky challenges, demonstrating how teamwork can overcome fear and adversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and trust their friends, understanding that collaboration can solve real-life problems.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: As characters in the book make choices, both good and bad, they see direct consequences of their actions, which teaches children about responsibility.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children think about the outcomes of their actions and encourages them to make thoughtful decisions.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The young characters often face frightening situations, but their bravery helps them navigate these challenges successfully, emphasizing the power of courage.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own fears and understand that being brave can help them overcome difficult or scary situations in everyday life.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements of 'Creep World' series, including 'Trick or Treat, and Die!', spark imagination, showing kids how creativity can transform their perception of the world.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their creativity to solve problems and view the world in innovative ways.