Witch Watch
#3 of 6 in Witch Wars Series
What’s inside...
Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City - first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all. As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Mup and Crow different from other witches and familiars you've read about or seen in movies?
How do you think Mup felt when she had to take on such big responsibilities? Have you ever felt the same way?
What would you do if you were in Mup's shoes and had to protect your family?
Do you think there are good lessons that we can learn from the Witch Watch's adventures?
If you could have any magical power like Mup, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts about the book to make your child feel more comfortable about opening up.
Ask open-ended questions that relate to your child's experiences, feelings, or imaginations, helping them connect personally with the book's characters and themes.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings for the book to foster creative thinking.
Discuss the choices made by different characters and ask your child what they would have done differently, enhancing critical thinking skills.
Validate their feelings and perspectives to create a safe space for expressing their ideas and thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Witch Watch,' the characters demonstrate strong bonds of friendship that help them overcome various challenges throughout the story.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of supporting their friends and working together to solve problems, which is crucial in building lasting relationships and collaborative skills.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: The story celebrates diverse characters, each with unique magical abilities and personalities, teaching that differences should be embraced rather than feared.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate individual differences in their peers, promoting inclusiveness and reducing biases from a young age.
Example Lesson: Courage and perseverance
Explanation: The protagonists face numerous obstacles but persist in their endeavors, showing courage and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to face their own challenges with determination, understanding that perseverance leads to success, even when the situation seems daunting.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout 'Witch Watch,' characters are often faced with puzzles and challenges that they must think creatively to resolve.
Real-World Application: This narrative element encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with their own real-life challenges.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take responsibility for their actions and work to rectify any mistakes, highlighting the importance of accountability.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to own up to their actions and understand the impact of their choices, fostering a sense of responsibility.