The book starts with introducing us to the narrator, a young orphan named Peter. He lives upstairs in the attic with his care giver Vilna Lutz. DiCamilllo takes an impossible situation and makes it into a wonderful story. As the title suggests there is a lot of magic and fortune telling involved.
POSITIVE Kate DiCamillo does a good job of creating characters that you feel strongly about and are connected to. The main character, Peter, has strong character traits that you can point out to your child if you are reading the book to them. He is loving, loyal, honorable, and brave. The love Peter has for his sister made my heart melt.
EDUCATIONAL This book is a good blend of fantasy and reality. While reading it to your child you can point out what makes a book considered fantasy. There is good character development that progresses through the book also.
ACTIVITIES:
- Character trait chart of one of the main characters (relate Bible verses to these traits and see how your child can develop them)
- Dig deeper into Christianity and what God's Word says about magic
- Write chapters from the Elephant's perspective like Ch. 1
- Make a relationship map on how all the characters are connected
- Write about the night at the opera house from your child's point of view - as if they were there
- Illustrate favorite scenes from the book
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