Fart Quest: The Dragon's Dookie
#3 of 4 in Fart Quest Series
What’s inside...
In this middle-grade adventure series by Aaron Reynolds and Cam Kendell, The Great and Powerful Kevin sends Pan, Moxie, Fart, and TickTock on a quest to the Frostflung Mountains to retrieve an item from the lair of a dragon named Glacierbane. They face challenges such as battling yetis and snow goblins, solving puzzles, and encountering a dragon. Initially distrustful of Kevin, Pan gains a heroic purpose when she learns about a kidnapped prince needing rescue. Alongside a valiant knight, the friends brave the air-islands of Frostflung in pursuit of their goal, all while grappling with their own fears and doubts.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the adventure in 'Fart Quest: The Dragon's Dookie' and why?
If you were one of the characters in the book, who would you choose to be and what would you do differently on their adventure?
How do the characters in the book work together to overcome challenges? Can you think of a time when you had to work with others to solve a problem?
What lessons do you think the characters learned by the end of the story? How can you apply these lessons to your own life?
The title of the book is very playful. How do you think humor helps in telling the story and engaging readers?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading techniques to make the story come alive. Change your voice for different characters and emphasize exciting moments to keep your child engaged.
Pause at suspenseful or crucial parts of the story to ask your child to predict what might happen next. This keeps them actively thinking about the storyline.
After completing the book, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character. This helps them connect visually with the story and enhances recall.
Connect the themes of the book with real-life situations your child might encounter. This helps them relate personally to the characters and their journeys.
Discuss the moral or message of the story and how it could be important in everyday life. This builds critical thinking and value-based learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The characters in 'Fart Quest: The Dragon's Dookie' must work together to navigate challenges and conquer adversities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply teamwork in collaborative projects at school or in sports teams to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonists face various predicaments that require them to think critically and devise solutions.
Real-World Application: Kids can utilize these problem-solving methods when dealing with conflicts with peers or solving puzzles and challenges in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Facing a daunting challenge like a dragon, the characters show bravery, inspiring readers to face their own fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to tackle new experiences and challenges, whether trying out for a new activity or standing up for themselves or others.
Example Lesson: Humor as a Coping Mechanism
Explanation: Humor is used throughout the story to lighten tense situations, showing how laughter can be an effective stress reliever.
Real-World Application: Children learn to use humor in their own lives to navigate stress or social anxiety, keeping situations light and manageable.