Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown
#3 in Trixie Pickle Art Avenger Series
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What’s inside...
'This is a GREAT book! Funny, charming, original, secretly educational.' - Adam Kay. 'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' - Matt Lucas. 'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT' - Joe Lycett. A laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school. A weird sickness bug has been spreading through Wormwood Town and everyone is wondering if there's something in the water. Trixie Pickle Art Avenger uses the power of art to investigate - can she get to the bottom of the mystery around the town reservoir? She's got a lot on her plate - being bored to sleep by Money Week at school, making comics with her best friend Beeks and finding a way to bring down the local mean girls - but with artistic inspiration from Botticelli, Damien Hirst and Kehinde Wiley, the Art Avenger is sure to win the day. Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.
Character compass
Trixie Pickle
Discussion points
What did you think about Trixie's approach to solving the problem of the toxic waste?
How do you think the community changed because of Trixie's actions?
If you were Trixie, would you have done anything differently? Why?
What did you learn about teamwork and friendship from Trixie's adventures?
How can we help take care of our environment like Trixie did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story’s events, relating them to their own life experiences when possible. Use the adventures of Trixie to discuss broader topics such as environmental conservation and community involvement, fostering a sense of responsibility and activism. Praise their insights and ideas, reinforcing their critical thinking and confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Standing up against wrongdoing
Explanation: Trixie Pickle, the protagonist, takes action against environmental pollution caused by a local factory, demonstrating courage and integrity.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of speaking out against injustices and taking proactive steps to make their communities better, much like recycling or participating in community clean-ups.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Trixie collaborates with friends and community members to tackle the pollution issue, illustrating that teamwork can lead to greater impact.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to work together on group projects or community service, understanding that collective efforts often yield better results.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: To address the factory’s pollution, Trixie uses inventive and creative strategies, showing that thinking outside the box can provide solutions to tough problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking in their daily challenges, whether it's finding a new way to organize their room or coming up with a unique idea for a school project.
Example Lesson: Responsibility towards the Environment
Explanation: The book highlights the impact of pollution on nature, teaching Trixie—and the reader—about environmental stewardship.
Real-World Application: Kids can adopt environmentally friendly practices like turning off lights when not in use, reducing water wastage, and learning about local wildlife and plants.
Example Lesson: Persistence in overcoming obstacles
Explanation: Despite facing challenges, Trixie remains determined to stop the toxic waste, emphasizing the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not give up easily, whether they are dealing with a difficult homework assignment or learning a new skill like riding a bike.