Damian Drooth Ace Detective
Damian Drooth Supersleuth Series
What’s inside...
Damian Drooth is a super sleuth, a number one detective, a kid with a nose for trouble. And here in this fantastic bumper edition are three of his hilarious stories: The Case of the Disappearing Daughter, How to Be a Detective and The Case of the Popstar's Wedding.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Damian Drooth
Discussion points
What do you think makes Damian Drooth a good detective? Can you think of any qualities you share with him?
How did Damian solve the mystery in the story? What steps did he take?
Why is teamwork important in solving cases, as shown in the book?
Did any of the characters change throughout the story? How, and what caused the change?
If you were a detective like Damian, what kind of mystery would you want to solve?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to compare themselves with the protagonist. Discuss the qualities they share with Damian and maybe some they wish to develop.
Break down the mystery-solving process with your child. Discuss the importance of attention to detail and logical reasoning in everyday life, not just in detective work.
Focus on the teamwork aspect. Discuss with your children occasions where they had to collaborate to achieve a goal and how teamwork played a role.
Facilitate a conversation around the character development within the story. Ask your child if they have noticed any changes within themselves recently.
Help your child brainstorm their own mystery story. What would they want to uncover? Encourage them to think about setting, characters, and the mystery itself.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout 'Damian Drooth Ace Detective', Damian, the protagonist, demonstrates impressive detective skills in solving mysteries which encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques in real-life situations such as resolving conflicts with peers or tackling challenging school assignments.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, Damian faces various scenarios where he must choose to be truthful. His decisions to stick with honesty in tricky situations underpin the narrative.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to value and practice honesty in their interactions with family and friends, enhancing trust and relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Damian often collaborates with others to solve mysteries, showing that teamwork can lead to success where going it alone might not.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborative efforts in group projects at school or in team sports, appreciating diverse perspectives and skills.
Example Lesson: Persistence pays off
Explanation: Damian consistently perseveres through challenges to solve cases, demonstrating that persistence is crucial in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in their endeavors, such as learning a new skill or improving in a subject at school.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding others
Explanation: As Damian interacts with different characters, he learns to understand their feelings and motives, which is crucial in his detective work.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in developing empathy, helping them to better understand and connect with the feelings of others around them.